Frequently Asked Questions

General Questions

Who is The 12-Week MBA for?

If you want to climb the career ladder's next rung, if you want to improve as a manager, or if you want to launch your own business, The 12-Week MBA is for you. It's designed for people who have neither the time nor inclination to go for another academic degree and who want to advance their career and their capabilities right now. Our participants come from many different backgrounds. What they have in common is that they want to assume responsibility for guiding organizations: from small teams to entire businesses. And they want to do so with confidence, competence, and compassion.

What is the time commitment? Can I work during the program?

The 12-Week MBA is designed for busy working professionals who want to get ahead without putting their lives on hold. Nearly all enrolled students continue working full-time and are able to balance program requirements with other responsibilities. Each week, you meet your faculty and your peers in two virtual sessions: a 2-hour session and a 4-hour session. Including individual study and work on group projects you can expect a weekly time commitment of around 10 hours.

What kind of outcomes can I expect from The 12-Week MBA?

Our alumni report a wide range of favorable career transitions after the program, depending on their goals: promotions within their organizations, transitions into new industries, or successful launches of their own businesses.

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Certification and Career Growth

Is the program accredited? Will I receive proof of completion or a verifiable certification upon completion?

The 12-Week MBA is based on Abilitie’s award-winning learning solutions that are used in leadership development programs at 50 Fortune 500 companies and at institutions such as IMD, Harvard Business School, London Business School, MIT, and the University of Texas McCombs School of Business. Upon completion, graduates receive an exclusive The 12-Week MBA credential issued by Credly as proof of their accomplishments. The 12-Week MBA itself is not an accredited Master’s of Business Administration. It is designed as a cost-effective and time-effective alternative to a traditional MBA experience.

How do I earn the certificate?

To receive our certificate you must attend at least 80% of the live, synchronous, faculty led sessions. Furthermore, you must complete a group action learning project and co-present it out for evaluation at the end of the program. Finally, you must prepare for and successfully complete a one-on-one Concluding Interview with an Abilitie executive.

What happens after the program ends?

When you participate in The 12-Week MBA program, you become part of a global community of ambitious, dedicated professionals. We offer continued networking opportunities virtually and in-person, refresher courses on finance and other key business topics, and career events at which you gain direct access to senior executives and C-suite leaders.

For more check out some of our alumni stories.

Academics

What will I learn in The 12-Week MBA?

We stripped away the two-year MBA's function-focused and industry-specific content to focus on the timeless and universal: The Numbers: Understanding how managerial decisions create economic value, how we measure value using financial analysis, and how we use the language of finance to communicate inside and outside the organization. The People: How to cultivate everyone’s quirky talents to achieve great things, how to get a team to act as one even when we all bring different perspectives, how to shape organizations so they don’t just perform today but perform better tomorrow. Ultimately, the true challenge of business is to see a company as a set of resources to optimize and a web of relationships to nurture at one and the same time.

Who teaches The 12-Week MBA?

Our faculty bring both real-world experience as senior leaders in global organizations and years of experience teaching.

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Admissions and Tuition

How do I apply?

It’s simple: Find the current program that suits your schedule and submit the required information. We’ll inform you within three business days if you have been accepted to the program.

How much do your programs cost?

We believe a quality business education should be accessible to everyone. We also know, after working with Fortune 500 companies since 2015, that you don’t need to spend $100,000 on a 2-year degree to excel in business. The cost of our program ($2,350) is just a fraction of a traditional university. We are committed to providing a variety of equitable, affordable, and comprehensive solutions to leveling up your career, and many of our students receive tuition reimbursement from their employers.

Can I use my employer’s professional development stipend to pay for the programs?

Many employers recognize the value of lifelong learning and offer tuition credit or reimbursement for continuing education opportunities such as The 12-Week MBA business programs. We’ve made it easy for you to utilize your company’s professional development benefits. Simply download our sample employer reimbursement request letter.

Sample employer reimbursement request

I already have a business undergraduate degree or minor. Is The 12-Week MBA for me?

The 12-Week MBA is for any leader who wants to hone their skills and advance to a senior-level leadership role in the future. Because the curriculum is hands-on, practical, and case-study-based, you’ll likely learn and benefit from the program even if you already have a foundational knowledge of business. Furthermore, the connections to accomplished peers, senior-level mentors, and company executives make the curriculum worthwhile.

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Technical Details

What are the technical requirements for The 12-Week MBA programs?

A strong internet connection (WiFi or wired) is required, as the synchronous portions of the program are online.

How long do I have access to the program?

You’ll have lifetime access to networking and one full year of access to our proprietary Learning Portal, including our suite of AI Cases and Fluent in Finance, our award-winning financial acumen course. You can continue to use these resources to refresh your knowledge and review key concepts.

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For Small Businesses

Do you offer group discounts for small businesses that are looking to send employees through open enrollment programs?

Yes! We believe there is significant value in entering The 12-Week MBA programs along with other leaders from your organization. If you’re interested in enrolling as a group, or you’re a Learning & Development or HR leader interested in sending multiple learners from your organization through a program, we’re happy to offer discounted tuition. Please email sales@abilitie.com to get connected.

Do you offer Private Cohorts consisting of only employees from my company?

Yes. Please email sales@abilitie.com to get connected.