Mini MBA
Crummer Certificate in Business Management
The MBA Mindset. Condensed.
Ranked among the Top 100 MBA programs globally by LinkedIn, the Crummer Mini MBA condenses the MBA mindset into six intensive weeks designed for professionals who want to sharpen their business judgment without stepping away from their careers.
Rather than teaching isolated management skills, the program connects the core disciplines of business — strategy, finance, operations, leadership, and AI-enabled decision-making — into a single, integrated perspective.
Participants learn directly from the same faculty who teach in Crummer’s MBA programs, including Rihana Msadek, Google AI engineer and enterprise AI trainer, whose session explores how artificial intelligence is reshaping organizational decision-making and why human judgment remains the critical leadership advantage.
The result is not just new knowledge, but a stronger framework for understanding how modern organizations actually work.
Real-World Learning
- Develop a practical foundation in key business concepts through interactive discussions, case studies, simulations, and problem-solving exercises.
- Participants gain immediately applicable insights from faculty who combine academic expertise with real-world business experience.
- The program emphasizes applied thinking and decision frameworks that can be used immediately in professional settings.
Flexible Learning Format
- Experience a flexible learning format where you choose to attend in person or virtually, providing a learning environment that accommodates your busy schedule and mirrors the hybrid dynamics of today’s workplace.
Corporate-Focused Format Option
- This program can be tailor-made to fit the specific needs of your organization. Whether your professional development needs are in the area of transformational leadership, organizational change, supply chain, marketing, or executive coaching, our practitioners can design a program concentration that’s right for you.
Three Reasons Professionals Choose the Crummer Mini MBA
Professionals choose the Crummer Mini MBA because it delivers more than a short course in management.
In six intensive weeks, participants gain the perspective, faculty access, and practical frameworks needed to navigate today’s complex business environment.
Learn from Globally Recognized Faculty
Participants learn directly from the same faculty who teach in Crummer’s globally ranked MBA programs, bringing the depth and rigor of an MBA classroom into an intensive six-week format.
Lead in an AI-Shaped Business Environment
Artificial intelligence is transforming how organizations make decisions and create value.
The Mini MBA helps professionals understand where AI changes the rules—and where human judgement becomes the real leadership advantage.
Create Immediate Corporate Impact
Every session is designed to move beyond theory.
What You’ll Gain
- Stronger cross-functional business fluency, connecting strategy, finance, operations, and leadership into a coherent business perspective.
- Decision frameworks you can immediately apply inside your organization.
- A clearer strategic lens, enabling you to interpret business challenges with greater confidence and discipline.
- A powerful peer network of professionals from diverse industries across Florida and the Southeast.
- A practical understanding of how AI is reshaping organizations, and where human judgment remains the critical leadership advantage.
- Direct engagement with Crummer MBA faculty, bringing both academic rigor and real-world experience into the learning environment.
- Improved ability to collaborate across functions, communicate with specialists, and align teams around business priorities.
- Direct engagement with Crummer MBA faculty, bringing both academic rigor and real-world experience into the learning environment.
Program Details
A hybrid learning experience
- Program Length: 6 Weeks | 13 Learning Modules
- Location: Rollins College, Winter Park, FL & Virtual
- Summer 2026 Dates: June 6 – July 23, 2026 | Graduation: August 1, 2026
- Schedule: Tuesday & Thursday Evenings Hybrid & Two Saturdays in person
- Cost: $3,465
- *Group Rate: 10% discounts available for 2+ participants from the same company.
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Learning Modules & Faculty
Date: Saturday, June 6, 2026
Time: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Modality: In-person only
Faculty: Kimberly Smith-Jentsch, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Management
Date: Tuesday, June 9, 2026
Time: 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. ET
Modality: In-person and hybrid
Faculty: Dan Biller, Ph.D., Professor of Practice in Economics
Date: Thursday, June 11, 2026
Time: 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. ET
Modality: In person and hybrid
Faculty: Keenan D. Yoho, Ph.D. Professor of Operations Management
Date: Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Time: 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. ET
Modality: In person and hybrid
Faculty: Halil Kiymaz, Ph.D., CFA, Bank of America Professor of Finance
Date: Thursday, June 18, 2026
Time: 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. ET
Modality: In-person and hybrid
Faculty: Halil Kiymaz, Ph.D., CFA, Bank of America Professor of Finance
Date: Saturday, June 20, 2026
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. ET | 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. ET
Modality: In-person only
Faculty: Wenkai Zhou, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Marketing
Date: Tuesday, July 7, 2026
Time: 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. ET
Modality: In-person and hybrid
Faculty: Josh Hammonds, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Communications
Date: Thursday, July 9, 2026
Time: 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. ET
Modality: In-person and hybrid
Faculty: Greg Marshall, Ph.D., Charles Harwood Professor of Marketing and Strategy
Date: Tuesday, July 14, 2026
Time: 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. ET
Modality: Virtual only
Faculty: Rihana Msadek, Google AI engineer
Date: Thursday, July 16, 2026
Time: 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. ET
Modality: In-person and hybrid
Faculty: Anne Stone, Ph.D., Rollins College Professor, Department of Communications
Date: Tuesday, July 21, 2026
Time: 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. ET
Modality: In-person and hybrid
Faculty: Keenan D. Yoho, Ph.D. Professor of Operations Management
Dates: Thursday, July 23 – Saturday, July 25, 2026
Time: At-your-own-pace
Modality: Remote via Canvas
Date: Saturday, August 1, 2026
Time: TBA
Location: Rollins College Campus, Winter Park, FL
Ideal for professionals who lead — and want to lead better.
The Mini MBA is not an entry-level program. It is designed for professionals who already carry responsibility and want to raise the standard of their judgment. Typical participants include:
—Mid-to-senior-level managers leading teams or functions
—Functional leaders moving into broader organizational roles
—Entrepreneurs scaling past the early stage
—Professionals preparing for executive transitions
—Leaders who want MBA-level thinking without a two-year commitment
If you are already making decisions—and want to make better ones—the Mini MBA is designed for you.
What Participants Say After the Program
Everything we discussed had absolute real-world applications that I can use today to help myself and my teams be better managers…This was very applicable to our high-level business acumen development…This helped us all to evaluate our role in daily decisions and overall efficiencies within our scope of responsibility.
Darden Mini MBA 2023 Testimonial
The Crummer Mini-MBA program is more than just a certification program, it is an exercise in challenging yourself to think, act, and lead differently. Without question, I am a more innovative, responsible and global business leader because of my participation in this program. The applicable insights and skills gained have allowed me to create significant value across my various roles at Amazon and The Walt Disney Company.
Michael Wallace, Mini MBA Alumnus
The Mini MBA program empowers professionals to lead with critical business insight and transformative leadership strategies they can apply from day one. It is a privilege to lead the marketing modules, where I challenge participants to think boldly about creating authentic, enduring brand value that resonates across industries and markets. Fueled by participants’ drive and expertise, each session becomes a catalyst for collaborative innovation and strategic growth — equipping leaders to embed marketing practices that adapts to and shapes the evolving forces impacting business today.
Tracy Kizer, Ph.D, Associate Professor of Marketing – Module 7 & 8 Instructor
Helpful Resources
Take the next step with confidence — from an info session slide deck to video insights from alumni and faculty, these resources will give you a clearer picture of what to expect from the Mini-MBA: Crummer Certificate in Business Management.
Get a quick overview of the Mini MBA: Crummer Certificate in Business Management, including program structure, learning outcomes, faculty highlights, and how the 6-week, 13-module hybrid format can help you build essential business and leadership skills — all without committing to a full degree. Click here to view.
Hear firsthand how the Mini-MBA: Crummer Certificate in Business Management delivers real-world value. In this short video, Mini MBA alumnus, Mark Fried, CEO at Think Integrated, and a faculty member, Dr. Greg Marshall, share how the Mini-MBA helped advance careers, build confidence, and deliver immediate impact — both in and beyond the classroom.
Q: What time or days is the program?
A: Tuesday and Thursday evenings 6:30-9:30 pm June 10th to June July 22nd with two full on-campus days Saturday June 7th and June 28th. The exam is held online July 25th – 27th with a graduation reception on August 2nd.
Q: How much is it?
A: Tuition is $3465 and includes all materials, certification exam, certificate, graduation reception, and parking.
Q: Is it virtual?
A: The sessions are offered both in-person and remotely via Zoom aside from the two Saturday in-person sessions on June 7th and June 28th.
Q: What does this program include?
A: The program tuition covers all materials, parking, exam, and the graduation reception on August 2nd.
Q: Are there any discounts or grants available?
A: We offer a 10% discount if 2 or more attend from the same organization. We also offer a 10% discount to non-profit members. Please let us know if this applies to you so we can issue your discount correctly.
Q: What is the difference between the Mini-MBA program and a full MBA?
A: This course offers the breadth of an MBA but not the depth. It is meant to be an option for professionals to gain business knowledge at the MBA level but without the time or financial commitment of a full MBA.
Not sure if the Mini MBA is right for you? Schedule a one-on-one meeting with a member of our team to talk through your goals, ask questions, and see how the Mini MBA: Crummer Certificate in Business Management can support your next career move. Click here to schedule.
Registrations for the Summer 2026 are open.
Early Bird Save 15% — valid through April 17, 2026
Questions?
Laura Gallagher
Assistant Director – Management & Executive Education
Phone: (407) 691-1252
Email: lgallagher@rollins.edu
Ignite Your Potential
Accelerate your career and gain practical business insights with Crummer’s Mini MBA program—an accessible, high-impact opportunity to sharpen your skills and achieve your professional goals.