The Bauer Mini-MBA

Upcoming Dates: October 2024 & January 2025 Dates Available Soon
Time: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. each day
Cost: $4,995
Location: UH Campus
Currently Offering Mini-MBA's in:

Now, more than ever, it’s critical to equip yourself with key business fundamentals needed to succeed in any industry. But how do you find the time?

The Bauer Mini-MBA is designed to expose you to the basic fundamentals of business. Led by the same faculty who teach within the renowned Bauer Executive MBA, the Mini-MBA offers high-caliber instruction within a consolidated timeframe.

In addition, each Mini-MBA has a specialization that focuses in more detail on a specific discipline. Whether you need to be more effective in your current role, or you’re looking for a credential to stand out from the crowd, the Mini-MBA is executive development designed to give you just what is needed to lead in one week.

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This experience was a dynamic learning experience with experienced faculty and a diverse cohort. The program covered essential business topics including finance, marketing, strategy, and leadership which gave me a well-rounded understanding of the business world. The interactive nature of the program encouraged networking and collaboration which allowed me to learn from my peers and build valuable professional connections. Overall, the experience was enriching and empowering, equipping me with valuable skills and knowledge to excel in my career.

Erica Chretien | HR Senior Manager, OD | Apache

"This experience was a dynamic learning experience with experienced faculty and a diverse cohort. The program covered essential business topics including finance, marketing, strategy, and leadership which gave me a well-rounded understanding of the business world. The interactive nature of the program encouraged networking and collaboration which allowed me to learn from my peers and build valuable professional connections. Overall, the experience was enriching and empowering, equipping me with valuable skills and knowledge to excel in my career."

Erica Chretien | HR Senior Manager, OD | Apache

Learn more about the Bauer Mini-MBA

About the Program

  • A student who has successfully passed the certificate assessment will receive a scholarship up to $5,000 toward our Executive MBA degree. (*Note: Rules and restrictions do apply, including, but not limited to, the need to pass a final assessment and/or final project with a B- or higher. Please contact bee@bauer.uh.edu for complete eligibility requirements.)
  • The first 3 days of the Mini-MBA are comprised of core classes to give you an overview of general fields in the business world. For the last 2 days, you will take classes related to the specialization you are interested in. Core classes will be taken together then you will split into your chosen specialization group.
  • 35 hours of instruction from Monday to Friday with each session being 3.5 hours, one in the morning and afternoon.
  • Students will receive a Bauer Mini-MBA certificate upon completion along with 3.5 Continuing Education Units (CEUs).
  • Although the Mini-MBA is not a regular graduate degree from the University of Houston, it prepares you as a student and gives you a glimpse into the Bauer Executive MBA program.

Who Should Attend?

  • Experienced professionals wanting to update or broaden their business knowledge and skills.
  • Non-business majors wanting to understand business fundamentals in order to work more effectively with senior management or transition into management roles.
  • Individuals considering a graduate degree and interested in obtaining an overview of MBA fundamentals.

What Will You Gain?

  • Comprehensive understanding of key business concepts
  • A framework for making better strategic business decisions
  • Increased ability to think critically and act strategically
  • Enhanced confidence in your ability to speak up in meetings
  • Access to a high-value professional network

Register for your specialization of choice below:

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I thoroughly enjoyed the Bauer Mini-MBA Program. It was thoughtfully structured for students and professionals of all levels. The program was a great refresher, offering stimulating and creative insights that helped me evaluate my business operations. The content was relevant and applicable, the professors were engaged and collaborative, and the pace of the classes kept me challenged but not overwhelmed. This was a great introduction to the various MBAs offered at Bauer. The Mini-MBA Program and the University of Houston will definitely be recommended to our organization members.

Brandon Cranford | SVP, Fraud Analytics, Operations and Strategy | Woodforest National Bank

"I thoroughly enjoyed the Bauer Mini-MBA Program. It was thoughtfully structured for students and professionals of all levels. The program was a great refresher, offering stimulating and creative insights that helped me evaluate my business operations. The content was relevant and applicable, the professors were engaged and collaborative, and the pace of the classes kept me challenged but not overwhelmed. This was a great introduction to the various MBAs offered at Bauer. The Mini-MBA Program and the University of Houston will definitely be recommended to our organization members. "

Brandon Cranford | SVP, Fraud Analytics, Operations and Strategy | Woodforest National Bank