Quantic MBA review: Curriculum, admissions, pros & cons

TL;DR

● The Quantic MBA is an app-based MBA that costs a fraction of many traditional programs

● The program reports some excellent outcomes: 52% of students said they received a promotion within six months of graduating, while 94% said they met their post-graduation career goals

● However, the Quantic MBA doesn’t offer the same brand recognition, networking opportunities, or alumni network as a traditional MBA from an established business school

The Quantic MBA offers a solution to two major challenges faced by students who want to add the premium degree to their resumes.

First, given the high cost of an MBA, the Quantic MBA comes at a much lower price point than a traditional in-person program. Secondly, the MBA is entirely online, offering greater flexibility than campus-based programs.

So, what is the Quantic MBA, and is it worth pursuing?

Quantic MBA curriculum and structure

The Quantic School of Business & Technology launched around 10 years ago, and offers what it claims to be the first app-based MBA. The program takes around 15 months to complete, drawing in an average of 150-200 students per intake.

The Quantic School of Business & Technology launched around 10 years ago, and offers what it claims to be the first app-based MBA. The program takes around 15 months to complete, drawing in an average of 150-200 students per intake.

The Quantic MBA is accredited by the Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC), listed by the US Department of Education as a recognized accrediting agency. It has not been accredited by other major bodies such as AACSB, AMBA, or EQUIS, however.

Tuition is delivered through an interactive app, using what Quantic dubs the ‘Active Learning’ method, designed by professors from top MBA programs. The curriculum is self-oriented, allowing you to go through the reading, assignments, and learning at your own pace.

It is designed to be more interactive and dynamic than traditional, in-person MBA teaching methods. The school’s website promises “no boring lecture videos, no tedious textbooks”.

Students complete 5-10 minute lessons that test their understanding of their prior learning while also confronting new course material.

The AI-enabled platform is adaptive, meaning that as learners progress through the curriculum, ensuring that the assistance they receive at each stage is tailored to their evolving needs.

Students are often directed to other learning materials, such as case studies from different schools, offering the option to read in greater depth on certain topics.

Studying isn’t an entirely solitary experience. On top of the learning platform, students take part in virtual discussions, case studies, and group projects over the course of the program. There is also the chance to attend in-person workshops and networking weekends in cities around the world.

Admissions process of the Quantic MBA

Applying for the Quantic MBA has three stages.

First, candidates must complete a short online application, which includes information on academic qualifications and work experience. Similarly to many other MBAs, candidates must have a bachelor’s degree, at least two years of work experience, and English language proficiency.

The online application includes the following five questions:

1. Why are you pursuing an MBA at this point in your career, and why Quantic?

2. How do you plan to use the MBA skills to advance your career?

3. What do you consider to be your greatest achievement and why?

4. If you could ask anyone for professional advice, who would it be, what would you ask them and why?

5. Is there anything else you'd like to tell us?

Successful applicants are then shortlisted for a video interview. This is a chance to talk openly and informally about your motivations, your strengths, and what you feel you’d bring to the Quantic community.

After the interview, candidates are given access to Quantic’s dashboard, where they will see a small number of foundational business courses. Prior to being accepted, candidates are expected to complete a number of these courses.

Advantages of the Quantic MBA

Now you know the details of the Quantic MBA program, it’s time to weigh up the pros and cons. First, here are the advantages of studying the Quantic MBA program.

It's more affordable than traditional MBAs

Low cost is one of the main headlines of the Quantic MBA, and remains a huge advantage for students. According to our Cost of MBA Report 2025, the estimated total cost of studying one of the world’s top MBAs is $203k. On the other hand, Quantic’s MBA costs just $24,750.

It's effective

Some students may be skeptical about the value of online teaching, but studies support the efficacy of Quantic’s methods.

For example, one 2016 study found that Quantic students studying accounting and finance topics performed as well or better than students on traditional MBA programs.

More than half (52%) of Quantic MBA students reported receiving a promotion within six months of graduating, while they also saw an average salary increase of 22%.

The degree also has an NPS (Net Promoter Score) of 61—higher than Harvard or Wharton—and a student approval rate of 99%.

You can work alongside your studies

Quantic offers the advantage that students can study at their own speed in their spare time. Students aren’t committed to lectures and seminars at specific times and thus are able to orient their studies to fit around work and home life.

For self-employed consultant Hugh Wolton (pictured right), the cost and part-time nature of the program were two big factors in choosing Quantic. Hugh says he looked around top business schools, including London Business School, but he was reluctant to heap additional costs on top of his student debt from his bachelor’s. Moreover, with his own consulting business to run, he wanted a program that could fit around his work.

“I was aware of the time required for a full-time MBA that you need to take outside of work, and that wasn't something I wanted to commit to. I come from a background of learning on the job, and didn’t want to go back to full-time studying,” Hugh says.

You can apply MBA learnings in the workplace

The part-time nature of the Quantic MBA means that most students work alongside their studies. This can provide an opportunity to apply what they learn directly to their job.

Quantic MBA student Matt* felt that his degree was filling the knowledge gaps that he didn’t necessarily get from his full-time job at a major consulting firm.

“My consulting career has done a lot for that on a technical front, but I was conscious that I needed to address some knowledge gaps,” he says.

Now, nearing the end of the program, he can think of several scenarios at work where he directly applied what he had learned on his MBA.

It has strong links with recruiters

Quantic’s unique funding model—in which employers partly subsidize tuition fees in return for having first access to graduates—also boosts the employability of students. For companies, Quantic helps to develop top talent; for students, it could help fast-track you into an exciting new role or industry.

Cons of the Quantic MBA

Clearly, the Quantic MBA could be a great choice for students looking to learn as efficiently as possible and without interrupting their careers. But what are the drawbacks of the Quantic MBA?

It has less brand impact

One of the main drawbacks of Quantic may be the exact reason you’re reading this—you’ve never heard of it. Compared to globally recognized brands such as Harvard, London Business School, and Wharton, Quantic doesn’t quite have the same cachet. It means that some employers might be less likely to be impressed by your MBA than if you’d taken a more traditional route.

Work-life balance can be a challenge

Though you can study at your own pace, that pace is likely to be speedy. According to recent Quantic graduates, balancing the demands of the MBA and their career can be a challenge.

“It can be tough to tie it into your routine and stay on top of things and work as hard as you want to on it. That's often the main challenge for me—am I putting enough time in?” Matt says.

It offers fewer networking opportunities than in-person or hybrid programs

While the program incorporates group projects and some optional in-person events, the networking aspect clearly isn’t comparable to a full-time, in-person MBA, which offers many more opportunities to expand your network.

It still has a small alumni network

Given the program is still relatively young, the Quantic MBA still has a small alumni network compared to more established programs. However, Quantic’s current alumni network numbers 2,100 people and is growing each year. “The value of the MBA goes up in time as the alumni network grows,” Matt says.

It hasn’t been accredited by major bodies

The three biggest MBA accrediting bodies are AACSB, AMBA, and EQUIS. Achieving accreditation from these is an endorsement of a program’s quality—with triple accreditation (the so-called ‘triple crown’) highly sought-after in the world of MBAs. Though the Quantic MBA has been accredited by the Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC)—listed by the US Department of Education as a recognized accrediting agency—it has not been accredited by the major bodies.

This article was originally published in October 2020 and was most recently updated in April 2026.

*Name changed at the request of the interviewee.