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Valar Institute

Valar Institute

Valar Institute

Introduction

Valar Institute - The Leadership Institute for Today.

Valar Institute offers revolutionary AI-driven MBA and Executive MBA programs designed for ambitious professionals looking to accelerate their careers.

The Story Behind Valar

In 2013, Quantic School of Business and Technology was founded to radically improve the quality and access of online education. Close to a decade of innovation in active learning has created a best-in-class learning experience and tremendous career outcomes for students.

During the global pandemic, we recognized the need to cultivate a new kind of leader—individuals with the skills to succeed in the fluid, distributed, and global business environment of the 21st century. Valar Institute is the result of that quest. Join us and take the lead.

Our Mission

The mission of Valar Institute is to offer the most innovative, highest-quality, online education programs that are directly connected to positive career outcomes in business and technology.

The Degrees

The MBA and Executive MBA degrees are administered by Valar Institute at Quantic School of Business and Technology. Quantic is a DEAC accredited, degree granting institution of higher education, licensed by the Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE) of Washington, DC.

The MBA in Leadership and Management

High potentials gain a future-proofed education. Core business fundamentals are coupled with modern leadership and management courses to create this holistic, highly relevant degree that’s essential for any aspiring manager.

Learn more about the MBA

The Executive MBA in Strategic Leadership

Managers learn to be more effective and persuasive leaders. Strategy courses prepare students to navigate the complex realities of today’s business world, while management and leadership courses teach how to motivate teams and drive results.

Learn more about the EMBA

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Statistics

People Love Our Programs

Valar is powered by the same innovative design and technology that have made Quantic a success. 

  • 61 Alumni Net Promoter Score (NPS)

  • 99% Lesson Approval

  • 94% Graduates achieved their career goals

  • 97% Students would recommend us to a friend

“It is a breakthrough that re-imagines business education for early adopters who think mobile-first and learn on their own schedule.”

Poets and Quants

“In my 15 years in the education world, Quantic offers the most engaging learning experience of anything I’ve experienced... It continues to hold incredible disruptive potential.”

Michael HornCo-Founder, Clayton Christensen Institute 2023

“It is one of a new breed of digital education companies seeking to challenge the supremacy - and business model - of established academic institutions”

Financial Times

Our 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

Valar Executive MBA in Strategic Leadership

Valar MBA in Leadership and Management

    Admissions

    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

    Scholarships and Funding

    The Valar scholarship program empowers enterprising leaders around the globe with affordable access to a selective MBA or Executive MBA. You’ll have the option to request consideration for the following partial scholarships when you apply to Valar. If accepted into a program, you will be notified of any scholarship offer with your accepted student materials.

    Leadership Scholarship

    These are merit-based awards recognizing exceptional academic performance and career achievement. We motivate students from a variety of industry and geographic backgrounds, including Women in Leadership, to build the highest caliber global classes.

    Valar Impact Scholarship

    These merit awards are given to exceptional global candidates based on their commitment to social impact initiatives, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, and rising leadership potential.

    Recruitment Scholarship

    This scholarship is offered to students who opt in to our career service that promotes job opportunities at our employer partners. This optional service is part of our employer tuition model that reduces fees for all students.

    Financial Aid Scholarship

    Valar is committed to broadening access to a higher education for high potential global business leaders. These need-based awards support students in financial hardship or living in a global region with economic disadvantages. Students must submit documentation and a personal statement. Award outcomes vary based on demonstrated financial need and available funds.

    Student Testimonials

    Why study at Valar Institute

    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 & Accreditations

    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 is a Division of Quantic School of Business and Technology, which is licensed by the District of Columbia Higher Education Licensure Commission in Washington, DC and accredited by the Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC). The DEAC is listed by the United States Department of Education as a recognized accrediting agency and is also recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).

    Campus Life & Facilities

    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!

    Locations

    • Washington

      80 M Street SE Suite 2-196 Washington, DC 20003, US , 20003, Washington

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