MASTER OF BUSINESS FOR VETERANS: PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS  

Overview

The Master of Business for Veterans (MBV) is a specialized masters program designed to prepare individuals for leadership positions in specific careers or professions. This one-year program is ideal for a student with an entrepreneurial spirit who wishes to hone their skills to launch and run a successful business or grow within an organization. 

Created specifically for military veterans, active duty, National Guard, and Reserve personnel, the program is designed to leverage the management and leadership experience already gained during military service. The MBV provides formal business knowledge and develops critical thinking skills. Participants will discover the transferability of their military experience and skill sets to the business environment, as well as the ability to explore how to launch, manage, and grow a new business. 

The goal of the MBV degree is that it provides a unique opportunity for military service members to successfully transition from military service to the business environment or pivot into a different industry. MBV engages students in a comprehensive introduction to business ideals to support their existing leadership and management skills gained through their military service. A MBV graduate can achieve the following learning objectives upon completion of the program: 

• Have an understanding of business fundamentals and skill sets needed to successfully transition to a new field in business. 

• Increase understanding of business management. 

• Learn to grow and sustain organizations. 

• Understand leadership in a business culture, financial, marketing, data analytics, and operational strategies. 

Curriculum Structure

The curriculum is divided into three distinctive elements, ordered to build upon one another to amplify your learning along the way: 

1. Core Business Acumen: This pillar features your core courses and is taught to ensure the broadening of your business perspective. You will develop skills that will enable you to think more comprehensively across functions, to see connections and consequences, to identify data, and to be action-oriented. 

2. Immersions: These are intense, deep-dives into areas of business that transcend function and industry, allowing you to apply the perspective and tools gained from your core coursework to emerging business issues. 

3. Transition Program: This includes a Career Development and Mentoring Program to help veterans and military personnel transition from military service to a civilian career in a business environment or different industry. 

Schedule

Class meets every other Friday and Saturday on-campus. Classes are typically 8am – 5:40pm on these days. There will be some days where other events will occur after class. Schedules are subject to change based on faculty availability. 

Career Advising

A premier Career Development Program (CDP) has been designed specifically for veteran students. As part of this program, veteran students will have access to the MBV coaches and mentors who are volunteer veteran and civilian business leaders that will serve as mentors, coaches, and be available for informational interviews. As part of the CDP, the Career Management Center (CMC) provides professional development classes and career coaching to adequately prepare students for a successful job search process. Access to on-campus recruiting (OCR) is available to students who meet the eligibility requirements. 

Faculty

The MBV program draws from the same pool of world-class tenured and clinical faculty as our other graduate programs. 

Student Life

Intensive immersion in classes, learning teams, and informal networking with other students during program sessions fosters a strong community and network. Offsite event opportunities include gatherings, networking and social events. Event opportunities for partners and families include Fun on the Green, a fall event for students, partners, and their families. A variety of activities suitable for children are available.