Advance Your Career with a One-Year Master's from Penn State Smeal

Whether you're looking to earn an accelerated MBA or specialize in analytics, finance, accounting, supply chain, or real estate, Penn State Smeal offers nationally ranked master’s degrees designed to elevate your career. Our full-time residential graduate programs are STEM-designated and can be completed in one year or less – giving you the skills, connections, and credentials to lead in today’s competitive business world.

Program Highlights:

  • Full-time, residential programs designed for early-career professionals
  • STEM-designated
  • Taught by world-renowned Penn State Smeal faculty
  • Access to one of the largest and most influential alumni networks in the country
  • Career services and employer connections that support long-term success

Smeal College of Business by the Numbers

  • No. 11

    for faculty quality

    Smeal professors rank among the best in the world.

    -The Economist

  • Top 10%

    for graduate success

    Penn Staters rank in the top 10% for employer reputation and employment outcomes.

    -QS World University Rankings

  • 94k+

    Smeal alumni

    Leverage the power of the alumni network during your time in the program and throughout your professional career.

Smeal College of Business by the Numbers

  • No. 11

    for faculty quality

    Smeal professors rank among the best in the world.

    -The Economist

  • Top 10%

    for graduate success

    Penn Staters rank in the top 10% for employer reputation and employment outcomes.

    -QS World University Rankings

  • 94k+

    Smeal alumni

    Leverage the power of the alumni network during your time in the program and throughout your professional career.

Explore Our Graduate Business Programs

Penn State Smeal offers master's degrees in areas such as supply chain management, real estate, and accounting – built for students from all academic backgrounds, including recent graduates, working professionals, career changers, and lifelong learners. Gain in-demand skills and a global network to fuel your success.

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One-Year MBA

One-Year MBA

This accelerated MBA program offers a fast, focused path to earning your MBA without the GMAT – ideal for early-career professionals seeking leadership roles.

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Master of Accounting (MAcc)

Master of Accounting (MAcc)

Build a strong foundation for your CPA exam and gain advanced skills through one of the best master’s in accounting programs designed to meet today’s business demands.

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Master’s in Business Analytics (MBAN)

Master’s in Business Analytics (MBAN)

Earn a STEM-designated MS in Business Analytics and develop the technical and strategic skills to turn data into business insights.

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Master of Finance (MFIN)

Master of Finance (MFIN)

Join one of the top master’s in finance programs and build expertise in financial modeling, investment analysis, and risk management.

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Master’s in Real Estate Analysis & Development (MRE)

Master’s in Real Estate Analysis & Development (MRE)

Prepare for real estate leadership with a program that blends market analysis, investment, and project finance – ideal for those seeking a career in commercial real estate.

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Master of Supply Chain Management (MSCM)

Master of Supply Chain Management (MSCM)

Earn a Master of Supply Chain Management from a globally recognized program and gain the end-to-end logistics expertise companies demand.

Find Your Path at Smeal – And See Where It Could Take You.

Every learner’s journey is unique, and at Smeal, we embrace that.

Whether you're launching your career, looking to pivot into a new field, or building on decades of experience, your goals, priorities, and pace are uniquely yours. That’s why we offer a wide portfolio of programs to meet you where you are and take you where you want to go.

Choose from accelerated, one-year residential master’s programs, the convenience of online learning, or a hybrid format that blends on-campus connection with virtual instruction. With personalized advising, executive-level faculty, and Penn State’s global network 775,000+ strong, Smeal isn’t just a business school – we're a business partner for life.

Learn More About Your Options at Smeal

Invest in Your Future

A graduate degree from Smeal College of Business at Penn State is an investment that pays dividends for a lifetime. You'll benefit from competitive in-state tuition and join one of the largest and most influential alumni networks in the country – more than 94k Smeal graduates and 775k Penn Staters worldwide. Through connections, events, and career services, the Smeal community supports your success long after graduation.

Calculate Your Tuition

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Gain a Powerful Network of Business Partners at Smeal

When you earn your graduate degree at Penn State Smeal, you join a global community of lifelong business partners.

Let’s go into business, together.

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A business master's from Smeal can help you achieve lasting success and leadership in a competitive business world. Let us know how to get in touch so we can share program details, admission information, and how Smeal can help you reach your goals.

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Explore Our Graduate Business Programs

Penn State Smeal offers master's degrees in areas such as supply chain management, real estate, and accounting – built for students from all academic backgrounds, including recent graduates, working professionals, career changers, and lifelong learners. Gain in-demand skills and a global network to fuel your success.

Man in an armchair smiling in conversation

One-Year MBA

One-Year MBA

This accelerated MBA program offers a fast, focused path to earning your MBA without the GMAT – ideal for early-career professionals seeking leadership roles.

Students gathered outside with laptops

Master of Accounting (MAcc)

Master of Accounting (MAcc)

Build a strong foundation for your CPA exam and gain advanced skills through one of the best master’s in accounting programs designed to meet today’s business demands.

Woman typing on a laptop

Master’s in Business Analytics (MBAN)

Master’s in Business Analytics (MBAN)

Earn a STEM-designated MS in Business Analytics and develop the technical and strategic skills to turn data into business insights.

Man and a woman smiling at a laptop

Master of Finance (MFIN)

Master of Finance (MFIN)

Join one of the top master’s in finance programs and build expertise in financial modeling, investment analysis, and risk management.

Man standing in a hallway smiling and wearing a backpack

Master’s in Real Estate Analysis & Development (MRE)

Master’s in Real Estate Analysis & Development (MRE)

Prepare for real estate leadership with a program that blends market analysis, investment, and project finance – ideal for those seeking a career in commercial real estate.

Two people working on laptops inside near windows

Master of Supply Chain Management (MSCM)

Master of Supply Chain Management (MSCM)

Earn a Master of Supply Chain Management from a globally recognized program and gain the end-to-end logistics expertise companies demand.

Find Your Path at Smeal – And See Where It Could Take You.

Every learner’s journey is unique, and at Smeal, we embrace that.

Whether you're launching your career, looking to pivot into a new field, or building on decades of experience, your goals, priorities, and pace are uniquely yours. That’s why we offer a wide portfolio of programs to meet you where you are and take you where you want to go.

Choose from accelerated, one-year residential master’s programs, the convenience of online learning, or a hybrid format that blends on-campus connection with virtual instruction. With personalized advising, executive-level faculty, and Penn State’s global network 775,000+ strong, Smeal isn’t just a business school – we're a business partner for life.

Learn More About Your Options at Smeal

Invest in Your Future

A graduate degree from Smeal College of Business at Penn State is an investment that pays dividends for a lifetime. You'll benefit from competitive in-state tuition and join one of the largest and most influential alumni networks in the country – more than 94k Smeal graduates and 775k Penn Staters worldwide. Through connections, events, and career services, the Smeal community supports your success long after graduation.

Calculate Your Tuition

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Your Next Great Opportunity Starts Here. Apply Today!

At Penn State Smeal, we believe in your potential to lead, innovate, and make a lasting impact. Take the next step toward success and join a community of driven professionals who are shaping the future of business.

Apply now and benefit from:

  • No GMAT or GRE scores required
  • No letters of recommendation necessary*

Have Questions?

If you have any questions or want to learn more about how Penn State Smeal can help you achieve your goals, don’t hesitate to reach out. We're here to guide you every step of the way.