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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 Â鶹¾«Ñ¡ 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