Transforming
Professionals into
Leaders
The 12-Week MBA is an online, part-time leadership and business acumen program that fits into your professional life with no compromises in depth and quality of instruction.
We carefully select candidates who can contribute to rich discussions in small, interactive cohorts.
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
Designed for the High-Performance Workplace
For over two decades, Abilities has developed rising leaders at the world’s most admired companies. We designed The 12-Week MBA to their rigorous specifications.
Go Deep on What Matters
In The 12-Week MBA you learn the timeless core of management—creating economic value, leading people—in less time and at a lower cost than in a traditional two-year MBA program, where much of the curriculum is obsolete by the time you graduate.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
Develop Your Management Capabilities
The 12-Week MBA goes deep where it counts: working through others and working alongside others to create measurable economic value.
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
Your Commitment
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 weekly preparation and project work
Schedule subject to change.
The 12-Week MBA is not a massive open online course. Our cohorts are small, our activities are intense, and our discussions lively.
We carefully select candidates who can contribute to each others’ learning experiences. We award our certificate based on attendance in at least 80% of the sessions and successful completion of a group project and a final 1-1 interview with an Abilitie executive.
Ready to begin the journey?
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
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.
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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.
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The word is out: Abilitie’s 12-Week MBA program delivers.
