Earn Your MBA on Your Terms with Penn State Smeal's Part-Time Hybrid Program
The Part-Time Hybrid MBA from the AACSB-accredited Penn State Smeal College of Business is a top-ranked program designed for working professionals. Whether you’re advancing in your current role or pivoting careers, this part-time MBA program provides the accessibility of an online MBA while offering meaningful connections through in-person engagement.
Program Highlights:
- Built for professionals balancing work and life
- STEM designated
- Finish in two years with four short visits to campus
- No GMAT required
Smeal College of Business by the Numbers
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No. 11
for faculty quality
Smeal professors rank among the best in the world.
-The Economist
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Top 10%
for graduate success
Penn Staters rank in the top 10% for employer reputation and employment outcomes.
-QS World University Rankings
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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.
Virtual Convenience. In-Person Connections. One Powerful MBA.
The Part-Time Hybrid MBA at Penn State Smeal is a 24-month, STEM-designated Master of Business Administration program designed to fit the schedule of working professionals. Each semester begins with a 2.5-day in-person residency, where you'll participate in live classes, leadership development, and networking activities. After the residency, you’ll engage in live, synchronous virtual classes taught from Smeal’s state-of-the-art immersive classroom studios.
This flexible hybrid format allows you to advance your education without putting your career on hold – combining the convenience of virtual learning with the powerful connections of in-person engagement.
- Immersive residencies: Begin each semester with a 2.5-day, in-person residency at Penn State's University Park campus
- Live, synchronous virtual classes – not pre-recorded
- Complete your part-time MBA degree in just two years
- Cohort-based model: Build lasting professional relationships and a strong network
- Career services support: Access personalized coaching, alumni connections, and employer networks
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.
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.
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.
Get More Information
An MBA 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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Please note our application for Fall 2025 is now closed. Please check back on August 1 to start your application for Fall 2026.
Virtual Convenience. In-Person Connections. One Powerful MBA.
The Part-Time Hybrid MBA at Penn State Smeal is a 24-month, STEM-designated Master of Business Administration program designed to fit the schedule of working professionals. Each semester begins with a 2.5-day in-person residency, where you'll participate in live classes, leadership development, and networking activities. After the residency, you’ll engage in live, synchronous virtual classes taught from Smeal’s state-of-the-art immersive classroom studios.
This flexible hybrid format allows you to advance your education without putting your career on hold – combining the convenience of virtual learning with the powerful connections of in-person engagement.
- Immersive residencies: Begin each semester with a 2.5-day, in-person residency at Penn State's University Park campus
- Live, synchronous virtual classes – not pre-recorded
- Complete your part-time MBA degree in just two years
- Cohort-based model: Build lasting professional relationships and a strong network
- Career services support: Access personalized coaching, alumni connections, and employer networks
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.
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.
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.