Apr 01, 2025

Would doing a 4+1 Program (eg, stern, uchi) get consideration for associate

Would someone with a 4 year-ug pursuing a +1 year MBA like offered by some mentioned schools be able to apply and have a chance at going straight to associate?

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Don’t believe those schools offer a 4+1 MBA, maybe an MFin or MS. Still wouldn’t be an associate though.

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