FAQs

Our leadership programs are ideal for rising leaders who have been recently promoted into management and leadership positions or are looking to prepare for these types of roles in the near future. Whether you are making plans to develop yourself, or you are responsible for the professional development of your own direct reports and wish to nominate someone for the Invited MBA, one of our 3-week or 12-week programs would be perfect preparation for leadership positions in an organization. 

Yes, our programs are 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 the requirements of the programs with other responsibilities. Schedules are subject to change.

3-Week Fast Track Certificate Programs: Cohorts meet 2x each week
— 7 hours of virtual classroom time each week
— 4-6 hours of preparation and project work with peers each week

12-week mini-MBA Certificate Program
— 7 hours of virtual classroom time each week
— 4-6 hours of preparation and project work with peers each week

Cohorts meet twice per week and choose between multiple options to accommodate time zone differences.

Choose the Wednesday option that works best for you each week:
— Wednesday Option 1: 11:30 am – 1:30 pm Central US Time / 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm CET
— Wednesday Option 2: 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm Central US Time / 1:30 am – 3:30 am CET

Choose from Friday or Saturday for your experiential session:
9:00 am – 2:00 pm Central US Time / 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm CET

That’s okay! We offer two 3-week fast track programs. Check out our Developing Business Acumen Program and Becoming an Effective Manager Program.

We understand the complexity of a heavy schedule. We request this program be made a priority and you arrange your schedule to make it to all sessions, but we respect sometimes things happen that are out of your control. If an emergency pops up, we can work with you to be flexible; however, to complete the curriculum, you cannot miss more than two discussion sessions and you must be able to attend all but one of the Immersive Sessions.

Our mini-MBA program covers financial literacy and business acumen, people management and influencing skills, and strategic planning. You will learn through experiential learning via guided case studies, high-impact simulations, and an Action Learning Project.

• 20+ Hours studying financial and business acumen
• 10+ Hours analyzing Harvard and London Business School case studies
• 20+ Hours practicing leadership skills in business simulations
• 20+ Hours architecting and applying business skills to real-world project(s)

The immersive, experiential learning modules that form the foundation of the Invited MBA are led by distinguished Abilitie faculty. Our faculty have taught senior executives and high-potential employees at leading organizations across the globe. Case Study discussions are facilitated by experienced mentors from a variety of industries.

Each small group will also meet with real-world business leaders who provide feedback on participant Action Learning Projects and give insight into how they can translate their Invited MBA experience into the real world.

It’s easy. We do not require transcripts or application fees. What matters most is your desire to learn and engage with fellow participants. You may start your application here.

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 costs of Invited MBA programs are 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. Learn more about using your employer’s professional development stipends here.

We are committed to making education accessible. That’s why we offer scholarships of up to $700 and partner with professional organizations like Teach for America, the Project Management Institute, and The Room to provide tuition credits and other financial assistance. Complete an application here to qualify for a scholarship.

Many employers recognize the value of lifelong learning and offer tuition credit or reimbursement for continuing education opportunities such as Invited 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 here.

The Invited MBA is based on Abilitie’s award-winning, immersive mini-MBA curriculum, which has been completed by rising and senior leaders at over 50 Fortune 500 companies and institutions like Harvard Business School, MIT, and the University of Texas McCombs School of Business.  The Invited MBA itself is not an accredited Master’s of Business Administration. It is a mini-MBA that is designed as a cost-effective alternative to a longer MBA experience.

Upon completion, graduates receive an exclusive Invited MBA credential issued by Credly as proof of their accomplishments.

Alumni report feeling more capable, more confident in their skills, and excited to apply their learning in their careers. More than half of graduates make a desired career move within six months of their graduation, and many additional alumni say they are excited to continue growing in their current role. Check out what our alumni have to say here.

When you take part in an Invited 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.

The Invited MBA teaches the business knowledge necessary for success as a functional senior leader across all corporate business functions, from sales and marketing to operations and R&D. It is not an in-depth course of study into any one function (such as finance or operations) but rather a general-purpose mini-MBA that puts your business acumen and leadership skills on a solid foundation. With over 18 years of experience in corporate HR, the designers of the Invited MBA know what it takes to succeed as a business leader, and we have designed a curriculum that will provide you with the foundational tools in finance, marketing, operations, leadership, and people management to be successful in your chosen area.  

The Invited MBA is for any leader who wants to advance to a senior-level leadership role in the future. Because the curriculum is a hands-on, practical, and case study-based program, you will 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 may make the curriculum worthwhile even if you already have advanced knowledge of finance and other MBA topics.