Admission Decisions

We evaluate candidates on their academic background, career accomplishments, and the thoughtfulness and candor within their application and interview. Ultimately, we are selective in admissions and seek highly motivated professionals who are eager to become more strategic, persuasive, and effective leaders. Each cohort represents students from a diverse set of backgrounds, roles, and industries.

Admission Criteria

The Valar MBAin Leadership and Management

The Valar MBA in Leadership and Management is designed for early career, high-potential professionals with a minimum of 2 years work experience. Prior management experience is not necessary and candidates must meet the following minimum requirements:

• Undergraduate / Bachelor’s Degree
• Minimum 2 Years Industry Experience
• English Language Proficiency

The Executive MBAin Strategic Leadership

The program is tailored for mid-career professionals, generally with at least 7 years work experience and a proven record of success. It values, but does not assume, prior management experience, and has the following minimum requirements.

• Undergraduate / Bachelor’s Degree
• Minimum 7 Years Industry Experience
• English Language Proficiency

Amazing Education

Our revolutionary teaching method and peer-based learning make Valar’s 12-month, leadership-focused MBA and EMBA programs the most accessible, effective, and rigorous online business degrees available.

The Curriculum

Meaningful Connections

Collaborate with exceptional, global peers virtually and in-person and join a network of over 15,000 professionals from the world’s top companies.

The Network

Accelerated Career Outcomes

Harness the power of a cutting-edge curriculum in strategy, management, and leadership to navigate change and gain the confidence to excel in your role.

More About Outcomes

Disruptive Tuition Model

Thanks to an innovative tuition model, our programs are radically affordable at just $800 per month for the 12-month MBA or EMBA degree. Programs are often partially or fully funded by employer tuition reimbursement or scholarships.

Tuition Fees

Awards

• Fast Company’s 2020 World Changing Ideas Awardee
• EdTech Digest: 2024 EdTech Trendsetter Awards Finalist
• Financial Times: Tech Ventures Shake Up the MBA Marketplace

Accreditation

Valar Institute es una división de Quantic School of Business and Technology, autorizada por la Comisión de Licencias de Educación Superior del Distrito de Columbia en Washington, DC y acreditada por la Comisión de Acreditación de Educación a Distancia (DEAC). La DEAC está incluida en la lista del Departamento de Educación de los Estados Unidos como agencia de acreditación reconocida y también está reconocida por el Consejo de Acreditación de Educación Superior (CHEA).

Classmate Collaboration

Challenge and be challenged! Valar’s selective admissions and peer-learning environments promote lively discussions and facilitate case studies and group projects. Students gain a global perspective and form lasting connections with classmates.

In-Person Events

Attend optional networking weekends in cities around the world where you’ll participate in workshops, and case studies, and hear from industry leaders. It’s another opportunity to socialize, network, and learn with your amazing peers.

Student Resources

Your learning is enhanced with a library, helpful librarians, and Valar faculty and staff. Research advisors and access to paid databases support students with the Capstone project, coursework, and group projects. Resume, cover letter, and LinkedIn profile consultations help you put your best foot forward and all students enjoy lifelong access to many existing and new courses — yes, you read that correctly. Stay in the lead with in-demand skill sets!