MBA Accelerated Programs
Earn Your MBA Sooner.
Qualified Baylor University students pursuing a BBA in Accounting, BS in Mechanical Engineering, or BS in Environmental Science may be eligible to begin work toward a Master of Business Administration (MBA) while completing their undergraduate degree through Baylor's Accelerated Programs.
This pathway creates a seamless transition from undergraduate study to graduate education. By combining advanced discipline-specific study with an MBA, students make progress toward both degrees while developing the leadership, analytical, and strategic business skills needed to lead with confidence in a rapidly changing world.
How the MBA Accelerated Program Works
Rather than taking MBA courses as seniors, students complete approved graduate-level coursework within their current academic discipline while finishing their bachelor's degree.
After earning their undergraduate degree, students transition into Baylor's Graduate Business Programs beginning in the summer term. They then complete the MBA curriculum alongside their cohort, gaining the leadership, analytical, and strategic business skills needed to excel in today's complex business environment. The program concludes with a professional internship during the second summer, providing valuable real-world experience before graduation.
This structure allows students to build deep expertise in their chosen field while accelerating their path to an MBA and expanding their career opportunities.
Eligible Pathways
BBA in Accounting → Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Here is a typical schedule for graduate business courses. You will also need to take 12 graduate credit hours in Accounting.
MBA Curriculum
Core MBA
| BUS 5401 | Business Frameworks* |
| ACC 5300 | Accounting: Tools for Management Decision Making |
Summer
| BUS 5301 | Business Frameworks |
Fall Semester
| ACC 5300 | Accounting: Tools for Management Decision Making |
| BUS 5111 | Professional Career Development I |
| BUS 5295 | Focus Firm |
| BUS 5390 | Management Communication |
| MGT 5310 | Organizational Behavior |
| MGT 5325 | Global Management |
| QBA 5330 | Business Analytics for Management Decision Making |
Spring Semester
| BUS 5050 | Graduate Business Colloquium |
| BUS 5112 | Professional Career Development II |
| BUS 5385 | Strategic Management |
| ECO 5340 | Economic Tools for Management Decision Making |
| FIN 5360 | Corporate Finance |
| MGT 5320 | Operations and Supply Chain Management |
| MIS 5355 | Management of Information Systems |
| MKT 5310 | Marketing Strategy |
Summer
| BUS 5v95 | MBA Internship |
BS in Mechanical Engineering → Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Here is a typical schedule for graduate business courses. You will also need to take 12 graduate credit hours in Mechanical Engineering.
MBA Curriculum
Summer
| BUS 5301 | Business Frameworks |
Fall Semester
| ACC 5300 | Accounting: Tools for Management Decision Making |
| BUS 5111 | Professional Career Development I |
| BUS 5295 | Focus Firm |
| BUS 5390 | Management Communication |
| MGT 5310 | Organizational Behavior |
| MGT 5325 | Global Management |
| QBA 5330 | Business Analytics for Management Decision Making |
Spring Semester
| BUS 5050 | Graduate Business Colloquium |
| BUS 5112 | Professional Career Development II |
| BUS 5385 | Strategic Management |
| ECO 5340 | Economic Tools for Management Decision Making |
| FIN 5360 | Corporate Finance |
| MGT 5320 | Operations and Supply Chain Management |
| MIS 5355 | Management of Information Systems |
| MKT 5310 | Marketing Strategy |
Summer
| BUS 5v95 | MBA Internship |
BS in Environmental Science → Master of Business Administration (MBA)
MBA Curriculum
Here is a typical schedule for graduate business courses. You will also need to take 12 graduate credit hours in Environmental Science/Studies.
Summer
| BUS 5301 | Business Frameworks |
Fall Semester
| ACC 5300 | Accounting: Tools for Management Decision Making |
| BUS 5111 | Professional Career Development I |
| BUS 5390 | Management Communication |
| MGT 5310 | Organizational Behavior |
| MGT 5325 | Global Management |
| MIS 5355 | Management of Information Systems |
Spring Semester
| BUS 5101 | Focus Firm I |
| BUS 5112 | Professional Career Development II |
| ECO 5340 | Economic Tools for Management Decision Making |
| FIN 5360 | Corporate Finance |
| MGT 5320 | Manufacturing and Service Operations |
| BUS 5385 | Strategic Management |
| MKT 5310 | Marketing Strategy |
Summer
| BUS 5v95 | MBA Internship |
Ready to Accelerate your Future?
Whether you're building expertise in accounting, engineering, or environmental science, the MBA Accelerated Program helps you complement your technical knowledge with business strategy, decision-making, and leadership skills.
Students typically begin exploring the accelerated pathway after completing approximately 60 credit hours and work closely with undergraduate and graduate advisors to create an individualized degree plan. Students will then be expected to complete all the required Core MBA courses detailed below.
NOTE: Check back soon for additional information about Baylor's Business Accelerated Programs, including eligibility requirements and application steps.
