12–16 Month Completion
Complete a rigorous, AACSB-accredited MBA in an accelerated full-time format that helps you enter the market sooner and begin applying your business training faster.
AACSB-Accredited | STEM-Designated
Accelerated MBA
Launch your career in 12–16 months and qualify for up to 36 months of STEM OPT. Built for recent graduates, international students, and career changers ready to move fast, Crummer’s Accelerated MBA with STEM Designation offers an intensive, hands-on curriculum in Orlando’s thriving industrial hub.
You don’t need to wait for years for your career to gain momentum. You need the right launchpad — right now.
Crummer’s full-time Accelerated MBA (AMBA) with STEM Designation is purpose-built to be completed quickly so you can ramp up to a successful career launch in just 12–16 months. In the program, you’ll build a strong foundation in business theory, strengthen your quantitative and analytical skills, accommodate to working in collaborative small groups, and prepare to compete for high-demand work opportunities in the U.S. and beyond.
Designed for recent graduates, international students, and career changers, the AMBA combines an intensive full-time MBA curriculum with applied learning, individualized support, and a required internship experience. For international students, the STEM designation also opens access to up to 36 months of Optional Practical Training, giving you more time to gain U.S. experience and build career momentum after graduation.
The result is a fast, focused MBA pathway that helps students move from academic preparation to applied business experience quickly — with the analytical fluency, confidence, and career support needed to pursue meaningful opportunities in data-informed business environments.
Have questions about the Accelerated MBA, STEM OPT, internship support, or what it's like to study at Crummer? Casey can help any time. Give her a call—and if she can't answer something directly, she'll connect you with the right admission team member.
An MBA Built for Momentum
The AMBA is designed to help students move quickly into a successful career without sacrificing the rigor of an MBA experience. Its advantages are built into the program itself: a compressed, full-time schedule format, a strong quantitative and analytical emphasis, required applied experience, and meaningful post-graduation runway for international students.
STEM Career Advantage
Build quantitative, analytical, and technology-enabled business skills while earning a STEM-designated MBA credential that supports career growth in data-informed organizations.
Up to 36 Months STEM-OPT
Eligible international students may qualify for up to three years of post-graduation work authorization, creating more time to gain experience and build employer relationships.
Required Internship Experience
Every student completes an internship that connects classroom learning to real organizational settings and helps translate MBA momentum into professional experience.
The result: A faster, more focused MBA experience that helps you build analytical business fluency, career momentum, and a stronger launch path in the U.S. and beyond.
Welcome to Your Career Runway
The AMBA’s STEM designation provides a future-proofed skillset to all students. For international candidates especially, this value is amplified, because qualifying international graduates of a STEM-designated MBA may gain access to the following benefits:
Up to Three Years of U.S. Experience
Eligible international graduates may gain up to 36 months of work authorization in the United States after graduation.
More H-1B Lottery Opportunities
A longer OPT window may provide more annual opportunities to pursue H-1B sponsorship than a standard 12-month OPT period.
Time to Prove Your Value
Use the extended timeline to build trust, demonstrate performance, and make a stronger case for long-term employer sponsorship.
Greater Employer Confidence
A clearer work authorization timeline can help employers see a stronger path to retaining international graduates in long-term roles.
Designed for Your Success
The AMBA combines speed, STEM advantages, applied experience, and dedicated career support in one intentionally designed pathway. Students build market-ready business skills quickly, then apply them through coursework, internship experience, and career development support.
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Speed to Market
Complete your MBA in 12–16 months through a rigorous full-time format built to reduce time-to-degree and help you move into the market faster.
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Data and Analytics Integration
Develop quantitative, analytical, and technology-enabled business skills through coursework emphasizing business analytics, financial modeling, data-informed strategy, and evidence-based decision-making.
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Required Internship Support
All students complete a required internship and receive support from the Office of Student Success to connect classroom learning with applied professional experience.
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Prime Orlando Location
Study in a fast-growing metro region with employer access across technology, healthcare, aerospace, simulation, hospitality, tourism, and business services.
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Stay in touch and we’ll let you know when we have announcements and news to share about the Accelerated MBA with STEM-Designation — including due dates for future application rounds.
Orlando: A STEM-Powered Business Region
Located in Winter Park, Florida, just minutes from Orlando, Crummer places AMBA students in a dynamic regional economy shaped by technology, analytics, aerospace, defense, simulation, healthcare, hospitality, and operations. Here, STEM-trained business graduates can connect classroom learning to real career opportunities where quantitative thinking, technical fluency, and business judgment are in high demand.
Aerospace, Defense & Simulation
Orlando is a major hub for aerospace, defense, modeling, simulation, and training, with employers and industry partners connected to advanced technology, systems thinking, analytics, and operational strategy.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Central Florida’s healthcare sector creates demand for professionals who can interpret data, improve systems, support growth, and make informed business decisions in complex organizations.
Technology & Analytics
The region’s expanding technology ecosystem gives students exposure to employers and industries that value data literacy, business analytics, AI fluency, and evidence-based decision-making.
Hospitality, Tourism, & the Experience Economy
Orlando’s global hospitality and tourism sector offers a living laboratory for operations, marketing analytics, customer experience, logistics, and large-scale organizational management.
Easy International Connectivity
Orlando International Airport connects to major U.S. and international destinations, supporting both career mobility and access to global business networks.
Campus Experience & Quality of Life
Students study on Rollins College’s distinctive Winter Park campus while enjoying year-round warm weather, lakes, trails, cultural events, diverse dining, and housing options throughout Winter Park and Orlando.
Hear Irene’s Story
For Irene Barreiro, Crummer’s AMBA offered more than a pathway to receiving an MBA on a compressed timeline. It offered a clear path to building business expertise, to strengthen her analytical decision-making skills, and access to the extended U.S. work authorization available through STEM-OPT.
AMBA’s STEM-Integrated, Applied Curriculum
Crummer’s AMBA curriculum is built to prepare students to translate data into insight, apply analytical tools to real business decisions, and strengthen their ability to lead in organizations where evidence-based thinking increasingly shapes strategy, operations, finance, marketing, and innovation. The effectiveness of our curriculum is reflected in our accreditation by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)—a distinction held by only a small percentage of business schools worldwide. All AMBA candidates will complete the following course requirements before achieving their MBA:
38 Credit Hours
Complete a focused, full-time STEM MBA curriculum built around analytical business leadership.
Required STEM Internship
Gain applied professional experience and connect your coursework to real organizational settings.
Three Electives
Customize your MBA experience with elective coursework aligned to your career goals.
STEM-Integrated Capstone
Apply data analysis, quantitative modeling, and evidence-based strategy to a real business challenge.
Core Curriculum
Core courses build business fluency across strategy, accounting, economics, analytics, leadership, finance, marketing, and operations while reinforcing the quantitative and strategic skills that define the STEM-designated pathway.
Essentials for MBA Success
Strengthens quantitative reasoning, professional communication, and core academic skills essential for success in data-informed business environments.
Fundamentals of Business Strategy
Introduces competitive strategy principles for analyzing industries, assessing capabilities, and making structured choices in complex markets.
Introduction to Design Thinking
Presents a human-centered problem-solving framework that blends creativity with analytical insight to develop practical solutions.
Accounting for Business Leaders
Builds financial and managerial accounting fluency for interpreting financial data, assessing performance, and supporting business decisions.
Economic Environment of Business
Examines economic forces shaping business decisions, including how models and indicators support market and risk evaluation.
Data Analysis for Business Decision Making
Introduces analytical tools used to evaluate business data and translate quantitative information into actionable insight.
Organizational Behavior and Leadership
Explores people, teams, and organizational systems with emphasis on evidence-based leadership and managing change.
Financial Decision Making
Focuses on investment evaluation, capital allocation, and risk assessment using analytical financial frameworks.
Marketing Management
Covers marketing strategy and execution, including how data, analytics, and customer insights inform value creation.
Operations Management
Examines how organizations design and improve processes using analytical and systems-based thinking.
AMBA students take three electives as part of their time at Crummer, allowing them to deepen expertise in areas that align with their career goals.
The internship and capstone ensure that the AMBA-STEM remains applied, not theoretical.
The required internship provides a hands-on professional experience where students apply MBA concepts in real organizational settings. The capstone serves as a culminating project-based experience requiring data analysis, quantitative modeling, and evidence-based recommendations for real company challenges.
Crummer Internship Match Program
All AMBA-STEM students complete a required internship applying quantitative and analytical skills to real business challenges. This required experience is integrated into the program so students can connect MBA concepts with professional work, strengthen their resumes, and begin building employer relationships before graduation.
Directly Connect with Central Florida’s Thriving Business Community
Crummer students regularly pursue internships and professional opportunities with regional employers across Central Florida’s key industries. The AMBA-STEM’s internship requirement, career coaching, and employer access help students build professional traction while still enrolled.
PepsiCo
Consumer goods, operations, analytics, and regional business leadership context.
L3Harris
Technology, defense, aerospace, and engineering-oriented business context.
Siemens Energy
Energy, operations, innovation, and business exposure.
Walt Disney World
Entertainment, operations, hospitality, and business leadership context.
Universal Orlando Resort
Tourism, entertainment, operations, and guest experience industries.
Lockheed Martin
Aerospace, technology, operations, and strategic business opportunities.
AdventHealth
Healthcare administration, analytics, operations, and regional business leadership.
Massey Services
Environmentally responsible, multi-state business leadership in home and commercial services.
Faculty Who Build Analytical Judgment & Shape Executive Presence
AMBA students learn from faculty who combine academic expertise with a strong commitment to student growth. Across areas such as analytics, finance, marketing, management science, and data-informed strategy, faculty help students build business fluency, strengthen analytical judgment, and apply technical skills to real business contexts.
A Driven Cohort with International Connections
AMBA cohorts bring together recent graduates, career changers, early-career professionals, and international students, any of whom are seeking to launch or pivot their business careers with strong analytical foundations. That mix creates a classroom where students learn not only from faculty, but from peers with different academic backgrounds and cultures; different goals for themselves, their businesses, or their employers’ businesses; and a truly diverse range of professional experiences.
36% Women
7 Countries Represented
25 Average Age
5 Industries Represented
3 Avg. Years Experience
13 Undergraduate Majors
International Student Support
Rollins and Crummer support international students throughout their MBA journey — from application and arrival to orientation, internship preparation, career development, and post-graduation planning. Students receive guidance on academic expectations, U.S. professional norms, and visa-related processes connected to study and work authorization.
Visa, CPT, and OPT Guidance
Students receive support in understanding F-1 visa responsibilities, processes tied to the required internship, and OPT/STEM OPT planning.
Career Development for the U.S. Market
Support includes resume and LinkedIn guidance, interview preparation, and coaching for communicating value to U.S. employers.
International Student Resources
Students can access campus resources related to orientation, health insurance, visa processes, student life, and beyond.
Community and Belonging
Students join a multicultural campus with dozens of student organizations and events that and support networks centrally located within a metropolitan
Hear Matthew’s Story
What has stood out to me the most about the AMBA program is the incredible level of support and genuine student-centricity. Everything at Crummer is very intentional, from the close faculty engagement to the thoughtful mentorship offered by staff. Without a doubt, the program has strengthened my ability to lead and navigate complex professional environments.
Matthew Edwards ’26MBA
AMBA Student | Jamaica
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Explore the admissions process, financial aid options, and international student resources to determine whether the Accelerated MBA with STEM-Designation is the right next step for you.
Admission Requirements & Application Checklist
Crummer takes a holistic approach to admissions, looking beyond test scores to evaluate your potential, ambition, and readiness to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative graduate business environment. The AMBA is designed for students who are ready to work hard, think analytically, and contribute meaningfully to a cohort.
Because this program serves recent graduates, career changers, and international students, professional experience is not required. We look for academic readiness, motivation, clear goals, and evidence that you can succeed in a rigorous, full-time MBA program. The ideal AMBA candidate will:
- Hold a Bachelor’s Degree — From an accredited institution.
- Demonstrate Academic Readiness — A strong academic record preferred, with evidence of quantitative proficiency.
- Be Career-Oriented — Have a clear sense of why you want an MBA and how obtaining the degree will support your professional goals.
- Bring a Collaborative Mindset — Show up ready to contribute to a cohort-based learning environment.
You’ll need the following items to complete your Accelerated MBA application:
Transcript(s)
Transcript(s) from undergraduate institution(s). We accept unofficial transcripts as part of the application review process. Official transcript(s) must be submitted upon matriculation.
Personal Statement
Respond to the prompt in the application detailing your reasons for pursuing an MBA degree at the Crummer Graduate School of Business at Rollins College. The suggested length is between 500 and 1,000 words.
One Recommendation
One recommendation is required. Please identify a professional and/or academic supporter who knows you and can assess your ability to pursue a graduate degree in this area.
Résumé
Your résumé outlines your career progression and highlights significant accomplishments. It will be uploaded via the application website.
GMAT/GRE
A GMAT or GRE score is not required for admission, though it may be sent by the applicant if they feel it could strengthen their application. Additionally, the Admission Committee may request submission of a GMAT or GRE score upon review of the application.
Transcripts
We accept unofficial transcripts as part of the application review process. Official transcript(s) must be submitted upon matriculation.
Send your official sealed transcripts by mail to:
Admission Department
Rollins College-Crummer Graduate School of Business
1000 Holt Ave., Building 2722
Winter Park, FL 32789
Official transcripts may also be sent electronically directly from your school’s registrar/student records to Crummer Admission at graduate-business@rollins.edu.
Unofficial transcripts can be uploaded to the application via the applicant portal or sent by email to graduate-business@rollins.edu.
Transcript Evaluation: A course-by-course transcript evaluation is required if your undergraduate or master’s degree was awarded by a school outside of the United States. An evaluation can be obtained from a NACES-approved organization, such as Educational Perspectives, World Education Services, or Josef Silny & Associates Inc. If you choose to have your transcript evaluated by Josef Silny, you must also request an official cumulative grade point average report at an additional cost.
Personal Statement
Please respond to the prompt in the application detailing your reasons for pursuing an MBA degree at the Crummer Graduate School of Business at Rollins College. Please elaborate on how a Crummer MBA will assure your professional and personal success. You should incorporate details of your academic and professional background, your strengths and challenges, and any unique aspects of your candidacy you want the Admission Committee to consider. The suggested length is between 500 and 1,000 words.
Recommendation
A letter of recommendation is requested and submitted through the applicant portal. One recommendation is required. Please identify a professional and/or academic supporter who knows you and can assess your ability to pursue a graduate degree in this area. Recommender contact information is inputted in the application and a request is sent directly to them.
Résumé
Your résumé outlines your career progression and highlights significant accomplishments and will be uploaded via the application website.
Application Fee
There is no application fee required. Crummer Graduate School of Business will no longer charge a fee to submit an application to any of our programs. We want to encourage all potential students — regardless of their socioeconomic status — to accomplish their educational goals.
If you completed your degree program outside of the U.S., you will need the following additional items:
- Official transcript evaluation completed by a NACES-approved organization.
- TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo English Test if the main language of instruction was not English.
- International Student Certification of Finances.
Minimum English proficiency requirements:
- TOEFL iBT: 90
- IELTS: 6.5
- DET: 120
Questions about admissions? We’re here to help. Reach out at crummer@rollins.edu or call 407-646-2405.
Tuition, Financial Aid, & Scholarships
Scholarships and financial aid help make your financial investment in your AMBA experience and MBA degree manageable. All applicants are automatically considered for scholarships — and no separate scholarship application is required.
$60,000 Total Program Investment
Additonally, students are responsible for the following one-time, nonrefundable fees:
- Association Fee — $100
- Parking Decal Fee — $145
Your tuition covers all 38 credit hours of coursework, required STEM internship placement support, career services, and international student support services.
For exceptional students with strong academic backgrounds, extraordinary leadership potential, and changemaking qualities.
- Priority registration for classes.
- Early access to internship match support.
- Professional mentor support.
- Leadership retreat with peer mentor.
- Exclusive engagement event with the Dean.
This scholarship recognizes outstanding students with strong promise for business leadership and professional impact.
- Aligned professional mentor.
- Career coaching access.
- Exclusive engagement event with the Dean.
For employees of partner organizations supporting their professional development through graduate business education.
$5,000 scholarship for eligible Rollins students.
Available to qualifying Rollins students in eligible majors and minors, including Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Data Analytics, Environmental Studies, Marine Biology, Math, Neuroscience, Physics, and Psychology.
Students must have a 3.0+ GPA, a B average in the major or minor, and be in good standing. Students should apply by the Fall or Spring Round 2 deadlines.
$2,500 Referral Award
Available to students referred through the official referral form before submitting their application. This award may be combined with other Crummer financial aid.
Our admissions and financial aid team works with you to explore loans, scholarships, payment plans, and other options.
- Federal Loans — U.S. students may access federal loans.
- Flexible Payment Plans — Spread tuition over the semester or year to avoid lump-sum payments.
- Employer Reimbursement — Many employers offer partial or full tuition reimbursement.
- Scholarships — All applicants are automatically considered for available scholarship opportunities.
- Support Along the Way — Our team can help you combine loans, scholarships, and payment options to make your MBA investment manageable.
To learn more, schedule a meeting with Rollins College’s Office of Financial Aid at the link below:
Application Deadlines
Apply early for priority scholarship consideration and to secure your place in the program.
Application questions? Email crummer@rollins.edu or call 407-646-2405.
Fall 2026
Round 3July 1, 2026
Upcoming Admission Events
Frequently Asked Questions
Have a question not answered below? Reach out to our team — we’re happy to help.
The Accelerated MBA is classified under CIP Code 52.1301, Management Science, by the U.S. Department of Education. The curriculum emphasizes quantitative analysis, business analytics, data-driven decision-making, and technology applications across business functions.
Upon graduation, eligible international students may receive 12 months of standard OPT. As STEM degree holders, they may apply for a 24-month STEM OPT extension, creating up to 36 months total to work in the U.S. in their field of study.
Yes. Students who start in Spring may complete the program in as few as 12 months. Fall starts are designed for completion in 16 months.
August start: Aligns with the traditional academic year and is designed for completion in 16 months. Students complete the required internship during the summer of the program.
January start: Offers a mid-year entry option with the same curriculum and a 12-month completion timeline. Students complete the internship while taking coursework, and the internship must be completed prior to graduation.
The required STEM internship is authorized under Curricular Practical Training, allowing eligible international students to work legally in the U.S. as part of their academic program. Crummer assists students with CPT paperwork and authorization.
Internships are not guaranteed, but the program provides strong support through the Office of Student Success, career services, industry connections, and STEM-focused resources to help students pursue relevant opportunities.
No prior programming experience is required. Students develop necessary technical skills, including data analysis tools, statistical software, and business intelligence platforms, as part of the curriculum.
No. A STEM undergraduate degree or current work in a STEM field is not required. The STEM designation is based on the Accelerated MBA curriculum structure, which emphasizes analytics, technology, and quantitative skills.
No full-time work experience is required. The program is designed for recent graduates and students with several years of experience. Recent cohorts have averaged approximately three years of professional work experience.
The Accelerated MBA is designed for students who want to complete their MBA on a shorter timeline while earning a STEM-designated credential. It focuses heavily on analytical, quantitative, and technology-enabled coursework.
The Early Advantage MBA offers a more traditional two-year MBA experience with concentration options in Business Analytics, Finance, Marketing, or Entrepreneurship.
Crummer does not provide on-campus graduate housing, but students have access to numerous apartment and rental options nearby in Winter Park and Orlando. The Student Success team can connect students with housing recommendations close to campus.
$60,000 Total Program Investment
Additonally, students are responsible for the following one-time, nonrefundable fees:
- Association Fee — $100
- Parking Decal Fee — $145
Your tuition covers all 38 credit hours of coursework, required STEM internship placement support, career services, and international student support services.
Crummer encourages all students to pursue the following options in order to make their financial investment in their graduate business education manageable:
- Scholarships: All applicants are automatically considered.
- Federal Loan Options: U.S. students may access federal loans with various repayment options.
- Private Loan Options: Additional financing options may be available through private lenders.
- Payment Plans: Flexible payment options may help spread the investment over time.
Yes. All applicants are automatically considered for scholarships, and international students are eligible for available scholarship opportunities. No separate scholarship application is required.
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Build the analytical business skills, applied experience, and career runway to move faster toward what comes next. Take the next step with Crummer’s STEM-designated Accelerated MBA.