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Angela AmayaPeopleFund, Systems and
Data Manager
The 12-Week MBA Alumna
Hannah RiversManager, CVS Health
The 12-Week MBA Alumna
Ketan PatelSenior Counsel, Envision Healthcare
The 12-Week MBA Alumnus
The word is out: Abilitie’s 12-Week MBA program delivers.
Business education reimagined
The 12-Week MBA teaches the core set of business skills that all rising business leaders need regardless of their industry, function, or level. You can learn these core skills—value creation, people leadership, and decision-making—in less time and at a lower cost than in a traditional two-year MBA program, where the typical content becomes obsolete when students graduate.
Get the curriculum guide and sample schedule.
Why people choose us
- Live (synchronous) + virtual
- Seasoned faculty with real-world experience
- Rooted in practice with team-based business simulations
- Centered on community and meaningful networking
- Part-time across 12 weeks
- Affordable (<$2,500 + reimbursable by many employers)
How you’ll level up
- Build a foundation in business acumen, management, strategy, and leadership
- Learn how to effectively lead and collaborate with others as a manager
- Improve cross-functional communication and executive-level influence skills
- Analyze, research, and solve real-world business challenges
Curriculum
Developed by the experts at Abilitie, an established global leadership development organization, The 12-Week MBA will accelerate your business career and give you a competitive advantage.
The 12-Week MBA Curriculum
Module 1
Business Intelligence
- Intro to financial literacy
- Understanding value creation
- Applying strategy & innovation
Module 2
Management Intelligence
- Coaching and developing people
- Holding critical conversations
- Understanding people
- Your personal motivators
Module 3
Leadership & Strategy
- Executing in cross-functional teams
- Implementing strategy under pressure
- Building your executive presence
- Executive-level presentations
Module 4
Group Projects
- Applying the skills of Business Management and Strategic Intelligence as a real-world consultant
2025 Schedule
The 12-Week MBA consists of:
- 6 hours of virtual classroom time per week
- Wednesdays, 12:30pm – 2:30pm ET
- Fridays, 10:00am – 2:00pm ET
- 4-6 hours of preparation and project work with peers per week
Schedule subject to change.
September 2025 Cohort (September 10 – November 21)
Ready to begin the journey?
We’re accepting applications from companies of all sizes, corporate partners, and individuals. Your employer may have professional development funds that you can apply to our programs; here’s a sample letter you can send to your employer requesting they cover your tuition.
Next Program:
September 10, 2025 – November 21, 2025
- Wednesdays, 12:30pm-14:30pm EST
- Fridays, 10:00am-14:00PM EST
Tuition:
$2,350 $1,850 early bird price until June 10, 2025
Application Fee:
$50
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Our faculty make the difference
Valerie Scheer
The 12-Week MBA Faculty,
Leadership
“What makes the program special?”
Rebecca Kaloo
The 12-Week MBA Faculty,
Finance
“What’s your favorite thing about working with participants in The 12-Week MBA?“
Angie Bealko
The 12-Week MBA Faculty,
Strategy & Ops
“What makes our faculty special?“
Timely and timeless
Based on The 12-Week MBA curriculum designed by Abilitie and taught to professionals at more than 100 Fortune Global 500 companies, this book offers an alternative way to learn business essentials.
“Billhardt and Kracklauer provide an abundance of timely and timeless information, insights, and counsel that can help almost any person to master the skills needed to accelerate their personal growth and professional development.” — Robert Morris
You’re in good company
For the past two decades, Abilitie has created leadership development programs for some of the world’s largest and most admired companies. We designed our flagship program, The 12-Week MBA, to match what those companies look for in their emerging leaders.
Our program is short and sweet not because it skims the surface, but because it goes deep where it counts, helping participants step up to management.
