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MBA Programs for Veterans
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Veterans have proudly served. Now it's our time to serve you.
Lehigh University is an ideal fit for veterans who are looking to fast track their career in business by leveraging their military experience along with an AACSB-accredited MBA program. Lehigh is proud to participate in the Yellow Ribbon Program, which provides funding to cover tuition and fee charges that are not covered by the Post-9/11 G.I. Bill (Chapter 33) Benefits. The VA will match Lehigh’s Yellow Ribbon Program funding.
All graduate students must provide their Certificate of Eligibility to confirm VA Benefit. To learn more, please visit our Veterans Education Benefits webpage, or check your eligibility through the Department of Veteran Affairs.
Overall Benefits for Lehigh MBA Veteran Students
- No application fee to apply to a Lehigh MBA program.
- 100% tuition covered through the Post 9/11 GI Bill and Yellow Ribbon Program.
- As part of a top-ranked program, students have the ability to attend the MBA Veterans™ National Conference. (Additional costs apply if you choose to attend this conference.)
- Opportunities to engage and volunteer with Lehigh University’s Steel Battalion to help mentor the next generation of service members at Lehigh University and surrounding colleges and universities.
Lehigh MBA Programs
Lehigh offers two programs to complete your MBA. With your choice between full-time/on-campus or part-time/online, you can choose which course of study best fits your needs.
One-Year MBA (full-time, on campus)
This full-time program allows you to quickly transition into the business world within just one year! You can also chose to extend the program to 18 months if you’re seeking an MBA internship to help with your career transition.
Benefits of the full-time program:
- Quickest transition from studies to industry with degree completion in just one year.
- Optional internship with the 18-month program extension.
- Career Coaches who help you align your military background with the business world.
- Industry Mentors who provide a personalized approach to learning a new industry. (When possible, Lehigh will source a veteran who has previously made that transition as your industry mentor.)
FLEX MBA (part-time, evening or online)
This program allows you to complete your MBA on a part-time basis either on campus or fully online in a synchronous learning environment. Students can also participate in both modalities for a hybrid classroom experience!
Benefits of the online/part-time program:
- Access to Career Services that help you align your military background with the business world.
- Ability to work full-time while being enrolled in your MBA on a part-time basis.
- Build your business network with over 200 actively enrolled part-time MBA students.
- Flexibility to complete your degree within 2-3 years to align with your GI Bill benefits timeline.
Lehigh's 1-MBA Program Overview
Click and Meet our Military Alumni
Many military veterans have accelerated their transitions by attending Lehigh University. Click below to read more about why they decided to pursue an MBA, how they chose Lehigh, and what they’re doing now!
MBA Graduation Year: 2028
Military Service: U.S. Marine Corp
Undergraduate University: United States Naval Academy
Why did you pursue an MBA after the military?
“I've bounced back and forth between technical and management roles in my career. Now that I'm mid-career I've begun to focus on leadership and management. I looked around at various other sources of professional development and found that the MBA was the most complete source of the skills and knowledge I need to provide more value at work in leadership positions.”
Why did you choose an MBA at Lehigh University?
“Lehigh is a very reputable university, and I work with several very talented Lehigh alumni. The Flex MBA program met my goals of being in-person as much as possible while offering the flexibility I need to keep up with personal and work priorities. Being from the Lehigh Valley, the program is local for me and gives me the opportunity to network and learn from local professionals.”
MBA Graduation Year: 2022
Military Service: U.S. Army
Undergraduate University: Lehigh University
Why did you pursue an MBA after the military?
"After leaving the Army, I was fortunate to get an opportunity with Kraft Foods and step into a Brand Manager role. The Army taught me how to be an effective leader, how to critically problem solve, how to adapt on my feet, and how to both collaborate and compromise in a high stress environment. Working within brand management gave me the business exposure I needed to get back into the corporate world, but it was just scratching the surface of the knowledge and development I felt like I truly needed. Going back to get my MBA and attend Lehigh University for a second time was an opportunity for me to broaden my skill set, grow some opportunity areas I had, and enhance my knowledge in the places I was interested in."
Why did you choose an MBA at Lehigh University?
"For me it was simple because it came down to two things, quality and flexibility. I needed to find a program that not only supported but understood the demands of someone who was working full time and had a family with young kids, two very taxing and demanding prospects. The flexibility of integrated classrooms operating both live in person or live online allowed me to interact with my professors and classmates without feeling left out or isolate. I also wanted to ensure that I was being taught by people who had done the things they were teaching, through experience and practice, with real life examples I could learn from and relate back to the work I was doing. Lehigh University has both of those things and so many more, not to mention the location is ideal for anyone in and around the Lehigh Valley."
MBA Graduation Year: 2022
Military Service: U.S. Army
Undergraduate University: Lehigh University
Why did you pursue an MBA after the military?
“Career change/pivot, explore multiple areas of business study, versatility of an MBA in self-marketing.”
Additional Graduate Programs
Eligible veterans or their dependents can receive 100% tuition coverage through Yellow Ribbon when enrolled in Lehigh's business specialty master's programs. If you or your dependent is interested in a specialty master's degree, please view our full-time programs below.