The Invited MBA is a mini-MBA program designed and run by Abilitie, a world leader in executive leadership and business education.
Over 20,000 learners across the world have participated in Abilitie’s award-winning leadership programs, including high-potential employees at companies such as GE, Southwest Airlines, Pfizer, Marriott, and Coca Cola.
| Why Choose the Invited MBA? | Full-time MBA | Online / Executive MBA | Invited MBA | Udemy, Khan Academy, TED talks, etc. |
| $50,000+ | $20,000+ | $1,850 | $0-$100 | |
| Benefits | ||||
| MBA-Level Business Curriculum | ||||
| Interactive case study discussions | ||||
| Networking with accomplished peers | ||||
| Connections to senior leaders | ||||
| Meaningful alumni interactions | ||||
| Assessment of leadership capabilities | ||||
| Job connections & recruiting network | ||||
| Accreditation |
Why Choose the Invited MBA?
| Full-time MBA |
| $50,000+ |
| Benefits |
| MBA-Level Business Curriculum |
| Interactive case study discussions |
| Networking with accomplished peers |
| Connections to senior leaders |
| Meaningful alumni interactions |
| Assessment of leadership capabilities |
| Job connections & recruiting network |
| Accreditation |
| Invited MBA |
| $1,850 |
| Benefits |
| MBA-Level Business Curriculum |
| Interactive case study discussions |
| Networking with accomplished peers |
| Connections to senior leaders |
| Meaningful alumni interactions |
| Assessment of leadership capabilities |
| Job connections & recruiting network |
| Udemy, Khan Academy, TED talks, etc. |
| $0-$100 |
| Benefits |
| MBA-Level Business Curriculum |
Tuition and Fees
Unlike expensive executive MBA or evening MBA programs, the Invited MBA is offered at $1,850 for all admitted participants. For those paying for themselves, we offer a limited number of scholarships. Further, IMBA is sponsored by companies that value access to a network of accomplished professionals. Company recruiters will not receive any information about you that you do not specifically allow them to see.
The Curriculum
The Invited MBA utilizes Abilitie’s award-winning curriculum, which has been used at organizations and universities such as GE, Marriott, Southwest Airlines, MIT, the University of Texas McCombs School of Business, and additional renowned universities around the globe, including campuses in Lausanne (IMD), Dubai, Shanghai, and London (Hult International Business School), and Mauritius (African Leadership University).
The Invited MBA is a virtual-native mini-MBA program for professionals around the world.
Program Schedule
Month 1
18 hours
1st Saturday
2 hours
Kick-off
1st Wednesday
2 hours
Workshop
2nd Wednesday
2 hours
Study Group
Saturday Intensive
half day
Business and Financial Acumen Intensive
Saturday Intensive
half day
Business and Financial Acumen Intensive
Month 2
18 hours
4th Wednesday
2 hours
Study Group
5th Wednesday
2 hours
Study Group
Saturday Intensive
half day
People Leadership Intensive
6th Wednesday
2 hours
Study Group
Saturday Intensive
half day
People Leadership Intensive
7th Wednesday
2 hours
Strategy Case Study
Month 3
21 hours
Saturday Intensive
half day
Strategy and Leadership Intensive
8th Wednesday
2 hours
Optional Learning Tracks
Saturday Intensive
half day
Strategy and Leadership Intensive
Saturday Intensive
half day
Team presentations and graduation
Meet Our Faculty
Our Faculty includes venture capitalists, professors, and CEOs that facilitate our award-winning team-based Saturday business competitions.
Shon Bayer
Strategy and Leadership
Shon Bayer is the CEO of milk + honey, a thriving collection of luxury spas and salons.
Matt Rubins
Business and Financial Acumen
Matt Rubins is an adjunct professor at Northeastern University and an active angel investor, educator, and entrepreneur.
Carol Shuherk
People Leadership
Dr. Carol Shuherk is a member of the University of Rochester’s Simon Business School’s MBA faculty and created its management communication program.
Mentors
Mentors are senior-level professionals with Ivy League MBAs drawn from the ranks of executives at companies such as Dell, AMD, and Google or entrepreneurs that have successfully started their own businesses. Mentors meet with 6-8 person study groups to facilitate the case study discussions. Past Mentors have included:
Executive Advisors
Executive Advisors may be a local business leader, CEO, or senior executive. Each study group is assigned an Executive Advisor who will present an Action Learning Project based on a real business problem they are struggling with. The group collaborates to create a solution for their Executive Advisor and present their solution to the Advisor and the full cohort. Participants gain insights into the mind of a top business leader and a deeper understanding of the executive’s real-world business problems. Past Executive Advisors have included:
