Part-time MBA programs may also be referred to as evening or weekend MBAs. Offering flexibility and the ability to work part- or full-time, these MBA programs serve the needs of close to 50% of all MBA students and can be completed in two-and-a-half years or less. Some part-time programs may even offer an accelerated schedule in which students can complete their program in 18 months by taking two classes per week over a continuous 18 month basis.
Part-time MBA programs are similar to full-time programs in that students complete a core curriculum and then choose from one or more areas of focus or concentration. Your choice of concentration may relate directly to your current job, or you might focus on subjects that will allow you to explore new career paths.