What if I miss a Next Economy MBA session?

All sessions are recorded and available for lifetime access. LIFT encourages live attendance for interactive elements like breakout rooms and Q&A, but many participants watch recordings when scheduling conflicts arise.

What is the time commitment for the Next Economy MBA?

About 3 to 4 hours per month: two 90-minute sessions plus optional office hours. Sessions are on Tuesdays, 11am to 12:30pm Pacific. The program is designed for working professionals.

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Register for the Next Economy MBA

Choose the enrollment option that works best for you.

9-month program with 18 live sessions and office hours

Fully online with recordings for lifetime access

800+ alumni community with lifetime access

100% satisfaction guarantee on every enrollment

Choose your path

Three ways to join. Each option below includes an equity pricing column for people of color at 50% off.

Equity pricing

People of color are eligible for a 50% discount on any option. Each section below includes equity pricing alongside standard pricing. We also have a policy to not turn anyone away for lack of funds. If tuition is a barrier, please get in touch.

Earlybird discount

LIFT Economy produces the Next Economy MBA twice a year (Spring and Fall). Early registrations help the team plan time and resources. We offer a limited earlybird 20% discount off tuition 2-5 months before the start of each cohort on full tuition payments.

Option 1: Full payment

$4,500

Equity pricing: $2,250 (50% discount for people of color)

The complete 9-month program in a single payment. Includes all 18 live sessions, bi-weekly office hours, community sessions, lifetime access to recordings, and the alumni network. This is the most popular enrollment option. Some participants use employer professional development budgets to help cover the cost.

Sale

MBA Full Payment

$3,600.00 $4,500.00

For those who purchase tuition before the early bird deadline, there is an additional $900 off for early-bird pricing (totaling $3600).

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MBA *Person of Color* Full Payment

$1,800.00 $2,250.00

This 50% discounted ticket is for people of color who would like to pay upfront (totaling $2,250). Purchasing before our early bird deadline saves you an additional 20%!

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Option 2: Monthly payment

$550 / month

9 monthly payments · Equity pricing: $275 / month

The same complete program spread over 9 monthly installments. You get the same access to all 18 sessions, office hours, community, recordings, and the alumni network.

MBA Monthly Payment

$550.00 every month for 9 months

This is for attendees who would like to pay $550 per month for nine months (totaling $4950).

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MBA *Person of Color* Monthly Payment

$275.00 every month for 9 months

This 50% discounted ticket is for people of color who would like to pay $275 per month for nine months (totaling $2475).

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Option 3: First six sessions

$1,000

One-time payment · Equity pricing: $500

Not ready to commit to the full program? Start with the first six sessions as a standalone experience. You will participate in the same live cohort with the same facilitators and community. If you decide to continue to the full 9-month MBA, the remaining balance is charged in monthly installments. You can also rejoin any future cohort at no additional cost. This option fits within many employer professional development budgets.

MBA First 6 Sessions Payment

$1,000.00

This is for attendees who would like to pay $1000 for the first 6 sessions (3 months).

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MBA *Person of Color* First 6 Sessions Payment

$500.00

This 50% discounted ticket is for people of color who would like to pay $500 for the first 6 sessions (3 months).

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What is included in every enrollment

18 live facilitated sessions (90 min each) with experienced practitioners

Bi-weekly office hours for Q&A and deeper work on your specific challenges

Recordings of all sessions available for lifetime access

Community sessions, affinity groups, and peer connection opportunities

Hundreds of curated references, including content from The Next Economy MBA book as part of the core curriculum materials

Access to the alumni network and Hylo community

Practical templates, tools, and frameworks you can apply immediately

Ability to rejoin any future cohort at no additional cost

"I have a better understanding of 'CFO-level' responsibilities in managing our company: financial planning, growth strategy, metrics. I gained confidence through newly acquired knowledge to lead in areas that used to cause discomfort or insecurity."

MBA Participant, Founder / Entrepreneur

100% satisfaction guarantee

We stand behind the quality of this program. If the MBA is not the right fit, we will work with you to make it right.

Common questions about enrolling

Can my employer pay for this? +

Yes. Many participants use professional development budgets. We can provide documentation to support your PD request, including a program description, learning objectives, and invoice. The first-six-sessions option at $1,000 may fit within standard PD allowances.

What if I miss a session? +

All sessions are recorded and available for lifetime access. We encourage live attendance for the interactive elements like breakout rooms and Q&A, but many participants watch recordings when scheduling conflicts arise.

Is this only for entrepreneurs? +

No. Our participants include consultants, investors, nonprofit leaders, internal change agents at larger organizations, cooperative founders, and people in career transitions. If you care about building a more just and regenerative economy and want practical business tools to do it, this program is for you.

What is the time commitment? +

The training is 18 sessions that take place over the course of 9 months. On average most participants dedicate ~3-4 hours per month for the training. All sessions are recorded for independent review. Each session includes (optional) content for synthesis and integration (exercises/homework) as well a number of supplementary reading and multimedia resources. Some of these are directly referenced in the session and some are presented for additional learning. Review of these materials is optional. The program is designed for working professionals with full lives.

Can I start with the first six sessions and continue later? +

Yes. The $1,000 intro covers the first six sessions. If you decide to continue to the full program, the remaining balance is charged in monthly installments. You can also rejoin any future cohort at no additional cost.

How is this different from a traditional MBA? +

The Next Economy MBA teaches many of the same core business concepts and skills as a traditional MBA, but applies them from a socially just and regenerative perspective. It also covers topics not found in traditional programs: cooperative ownership, non-extractive finance, B Corp certification, racial justice in business, and self-managing organizations. The program costs a fraction of traditional MBA programs and is designed for working professionals. This training is not an accredited, institutional Master of Business Administration training.

What do alumni say about the program? +

Alumni consistently report gaining practical skills they apply immediately, from financial modeling and organizational design to cooperative development and stakeholder engagement. Many describe it as the education they wished they had gotten in business school. You can read more testimonials and alumni stories on the main course page.

Still have questions?

Join one of the upcoming Free Intro sessions where you can meet some of the facilitators and ask any questions about the program and your particular situation.

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