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Emerging Leaders MBA 4+1 Pathway

A 4+1 Program Pathway is available for Loyola's full-time MBA program, the Emerging Leaders MBA . This  dynamic MBA program brings together individuals from diverse educational backgrounds for an enriching experience marked by rigorous curriculum, hands-on learning opportunities, and access to the extensive Sellinger alumni network.

Through the 4+1 Program Pathway, you'll complete your bachelor's degree and the Emerging Leaders MBA in just five years. MBA courses during your senior year are completed online, making it a perfect fit for any schedule. Once you graduate with your bachelor's degree you will dive right into the full-time MBA program.

 Term 4+1 Number of Credits Traditional ELMBA Number of Credits
Senior Year 3-6 0
Fall, Spring & Summer After Graduation 39-42 45

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Through the 4+1 pathway you will:

  • Save Money: Share credits between your degrees, reducing your overall costs by up to $7,000.
  • Ease Yourself In: Start with one or two graduate-level courses in your senior year that count towards both degrees.
  • Gain A Competitive Edge: Gain specialized skills that complement any undergraduate degree to increase your career path options.
  • Optimize Career Advancement: Gain access to higher-level positions, meaning a faster ROI of your time and money. Not to mention, you'll be joining the unrivaled Sellinger network that will be there to guide you throughout your career.
  • Increase Earnings Potential: According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics individuals with a master’s degree have median earnings of 18% more than bachelor’s degree holders and the higher the degree you earn, the more likely you are to be employed. 

Eligibility Requirements

  • Current Ãå±±ÂÖ¼é junior who expects to graduate the following May
  • Undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher strongly preferred.

Fast Track Admission

The Emerging Leaders MBA 4+1 Program Pathway utilizes Loyola's Fast Track Application process which means an easier application process and a discount on remaining graduate-level coursework.

Fast Track Benefits

  • Application fee is waived
  • Essay is waived
  • One letter of recommendation is waived
  • 15% tuition discount on remaining coursework

Priority Deadline for application to the 4+1 Program Pathway is March 1 of your junior year. 

Admission Requirements   

This was the highlight of the program for me, the development of self: understanding what I excelled at, what I needed to work on, as well as really discover what I could see myself doing in the upcoming years.
After college, I wanted to make an impact but I didn't feel like I was progressing--this program gave me a strong business foundation and opened up a lot of opportunities early in my career.
I sought out this program looking for increased opportunities, and the ELMBA program has already exceeded my expectations.