Jumpstart Your Career with the
Bauer Mini-MBA in January 2025 

By Jessica Navarro
Published on December 18, 2024

January marks the perfect time for a new year, new you transformation — especially when it comes to your career. In today’s fast-paced business world, staying ahead requires both skill and knowledge. But what if you could boost your career and make strategic business decisions in just five days? Enter the University of Houston’s Bauer Mini-MBA. 

A Fresh Start for Your Career: The Bauer Mini-MBA 

If you’ve ever considered pursuing an MBA but haven’t been ready for a two-year commitment, the Bauer Mini-MBA is the ideal solution. This accelerated program, which is offered by the C. T. Bauer College of Business and has a session running Jan. 27-31, offers the same world-class instruction as the traditional Bauer MBA, condensed into just one week. It’s the perfect way to kick off the new year with a major boost to your business acumen, all while easily working around your busy schedule. 

Designed for busy professionals, the Bauer Mini-MBA packs 35 hours of comprehensive business education into five fast-paced days, offering critical insights into key areas like finance, leadership, digital marketing, artificial intelligence and more. Whether you’re looking to enhance your career prospects or prepare for an executive role, the Bauer Mini-MBA is your shortcut to success. 

Start the New Year with Valuable Business Skills 

While traditional MBAs take two years to complete, the Bauer Mini-MBA gives you the essentials in just one week. You’ll attend two 3.5-hour sessions per day, Monday through Friday, learning from the same expert faculty who teach in Bauer College’s MBA program and networking with classmates who are leaders in a range of industries and from all over the globe. By the end of the week, you’ll have gained in-depth knowledge of business fundamentals and a strategic framework for making impactful decisions.

Tailored to Your Career Goals 

What makes the Bauer Mini-MBA even more powerful are the specialization options that allow participants to focus in more detail on a specific discipline. In the upcoming session, you can choose from the following to focus on the area that most aligns with your career goals: 

  • Artificial Intelligence 
  • Data Analytics 
  • Finance 
  • Management & Leadership 

The Bauer Mini-MBA has also offered specializations in: 

  • Digital Marketing 
  • Energy Transition 
  • Healthcare  
  • Human Resource Management 
  • Supply Chain Management 

During each Mini-MBA session, core classes are held Monday through Wednesday, and on Thursday and Friday, you’ll dive deep into your chosen area of specialization. This personalized approach ensures you walk away with the exact expertise needed to advance in your field. 

Why the Bauer Mini-MBA? 

The Bauer Mini-MBA is designed for professionals who are ready to level up. The program’s accelerated nature means you can complete it in a fraction of the time of a traditional MBA, making it a great fit for those with demanding schedules. Whether you’re looking to switch industries, take on a leadership role or simply enhance your business acumen, this program helps you gain new skills and credentials fast. 

“The Mini-MBA is an ideal springboard for individuals aiming to make a career move,” says Leiser Silva, Ph.D., associate dean, graduate and professional programs at the University of Houston. “We see professionals — such as engineers, project managers and healthcare professionals — use the Mini-MBA to broaden their expertise and position themselves for success in higher management. This is also a great introduction to our traditional MBA for participants who are curious but not yet ready to commit to a degree program.” 

Quality Instruction with Industry Experts 

One of the most common pieces of feedback from Mini-MBA graduates is how engaging and insightful the instructors are. The same world-class faculty who teach the full Bauer MBA program lead the Mini-MBA, bringing their vast industry experience and academic expertise into the classroom. You’ll be learning from leaders in their fields, ensuring you get practical, real-world insights that will drive your career forward. 

Flexible Learning Options for Busy Professionals 

The Bauer Mini-MBA is offered twice a year, offering the flexibility to choose the timing that best fits your schedule. Plus, organizations can work with the Bauer Executive Education team to customize the curriculum to meet specific business needs — whether that’s for a team of employees or leadership development initiatives. 

Invest in Your Future 

The next session of the Bauer Mini-MBA begins in January 2025. For a fee of $4,995, you’ll receive 35 hours of instruction, a Bauer Mini-MBA certificate, 3 credit hours toward the Bauer Executive MBA and 3.5 Continuing Education Units (CEUs). Special rates are also available for organizations sending multiple employees. 

Kickstart your career in 2025 with the Bauer Mini-MBA. You’ll leave the program with a powerful new set of skills, ready to take on new challenges and drive strategic change within your organization. 

Interested in learning more? Visit the website or email Adina Dawoodi or Cheryl Baldwin for more information. Let this be the year you unlock your potential. 

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