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    Accelerated MBA

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    Pittsburgh, USMBAHybrid1 year
    STEM-OPT
    $122,010.00
    Tuition
    over 12mo
    24.3%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    192
    Credits
    $200.00
    App fee

    Accelerated MBA at Carnegie Mellon University is a 192-credit, 1-year, hybrid MBA program based in Pittsburgh, US. Tuition is $122,010 and the program is STEM-OPT eligible for international students.

    About the program

    Accelerated pathway within Tepper School MBA for those with prior business coursework, allowing credit transfer for foundation courses and completion of advanced MBA curriculum in leadership, analytics, and strategy in shortened time. Offered via full-time on-campus or online hybrid formats.

    Focus: coursework
    #19 QS Global MBA Universities (2026) | #18 U.S. News & World Report (2025)

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    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US), 24 months STEM OPT extension

    $154,846.00
    Avg starting salary
    $15,590.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Accelerated MBA at Carnegie Mellon University cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Accelerated MBA at Carnegie Mellon University is $122,010 across 192 required credits.
    Is Accelerated MBA at Carnegie Mellon University online or in-person?
    Accelerated MBA at Carnegie Mellon University is offered hybrid.
    How long does Accelerated MBA at Carnegie Mellon University take to complete?
    Accelerated MBA at Carnegie Mellon University is structured around 1 year and 192 credits.
    What GPA is required for Accelerated MBA at Carnegie Mellon University?
    Per the program's published guidance: B or better in core courses
    Is Accelerated MBA at Carnegie Mellon University STEM-OPT eligible?
    Yes - Accelerated MBA at Carnegie Mellon University is STEM-OPT designated, allowing international graduates to extend their post-completion OPT for up to 36 months total.