Full-time MBA Program Overview, Curriculum and Courses
A tight-knit community with unlimited possibilities.
Choosing our full-time MBA program is just the beginning of the great choices awaiting you. Maximize your education by selecting a concentration or dual degree to pair with your MBA as you hit the reset button on your career. Dual degrees within the Eller College are available with no extra time added, and dual-degree options outside of the Eller College can take anywhere from one to two additional semesters.
5
possible areas of concentration
21
months to complete the program
48
units including 32 core units and 16 elective units
15
dual-degree offerings, six offered within the college and many offered university-wide
What You’ll Learn
Here, our faculty, alumni and corporate partners come together to offer MBA students the in-depth and real-world experience they need to truly lead in today’s fast-paced, ever-evolving business landscape. Your experience will cover areas that include:
- A core set of business topics such as finance, accounting, marketing, economics, operations, management, information systems, leadership and business communications
- The fundamentals for success in individual and team-based settings
- Experiential learning, managerial and business communications capabilities and professional development activities
- A competitive internship you secure related to your chosen field of study (note: internships are not guaranteed—students must apply and pursue them)
The Curriculum
You’ll spend your first year at Eller building your skills and knowledge in foundational areas such as finance, marketing, accounting, management, communication and leadership. In addition, you'll participate in business communications and consulting projects that will provide you with a competitive advantage when seeking your summer internship.
You’ll spend your second year rounding out your degree requirements, while focusing on your concentration or dual degree with electives that challenge and inspire you.
View the curriculum:
MGMT 501 Leadership in Organizations (2 units) |
MGMT 562 Applied Business Statistics (2 units) Conceptual understanding of advanced, applied, inferential statistics with emphasis on their use as a managerial decision-making tool. |
BCOM 510A Communication for Managers and Professional Development (3 units) This course will provide students with communication strategies and skills to manage and lead in the complex and rapidly changing global business environment. Initial introduction to functional and industry opportunities; mentoring and networking; consideration of experiential learning opportunities. This course also provides additional opportunities to strengthen and measure core professional communication competencies. Professional Development modules include: Career Management and Diversity and Inclusion initiatives from professionals working in those areas. |
ECON 550 Economics for Managers (2 units) Examination of industrial structure theory of prices under varying market conditions with application to business problems with emphasis on building and sustaining competitive advantage. |
FIN 510A Finance (2 units) Integration of basic principles and underlying theory of corporate finance, with emphasis on the analytical financial management of firms to enable students to pursue further study in any area of finance. |
ACCT 540 Introduction to Financial Accounting (2 units) Principles and procedures underlying the financial accounting process and their application in the preparation and analysis of financial statements of real companies. |
MKTG 510 Market-Based Management (2 units) Exploration of the environment, scope and nature of marketing management theory and practice to maximize customer value and satisfaction with focus on market analysis for product, price, promotion, distribution and service. |
|
ACCT 545 Introduction to Managerial Accounting (2 units) This course presents an overview of managerial accounting concepts, focusing on providing and evaluating accounting information for decision making, planning and control of operations and organizations and strategic management. |
MIS 560 Operations Management (2 units) Organizations use their operations to achieve their strategic objectives. While operations can be diverse, they have characteristics in common. This course focuses on those common attributes. The class will focus on managing processes, inventory, supply chain management and the strategical integration of operations. |
FIN 510B Finance (2 units) Continuation of the integration of basic principles and underlying theory of finance, with emphasis on the analytical financial management of firms through Microsoft Excel. |
BNAD 597A Business Consulting Projects (3 units) Small teams of students work in consultation with a faculty member to finalize scope, plan and execute a project for an organization to deliver value to them. |
MIS 585 Strategic Management of Information Systems (2 units) The objective of this course is to define how a business manager can work with an IS professional to articulate the value of an IT solution or project. |
|
*Please note all courses are subject to change
More MBA Program Features
Dual Degree Advantage
Pairing a STEM master's with an MBA is one of the best values in graduate management education. Complete two masters at the same time for about the cost of one within the Eller College. Leverage the breadth of an MBA with the depth of a specialized master's, will give yourself a unique edge in the job market.
View dual-degree options for Eller MBAs »
Technology Leadership Program
This elite, STEM-designated program is an opportunity for you to earn a dual MBA and Master of Science in Management Information Systems in just two years. This fast-paced program offers a valuable blend of business knowledge and information technology expertise.
Learn more about the Technology Leadership Program »
MBA Concentrations and Electives
Choosing a concentration is an excellent way to focus your efforts while building your resume within your chosen industry or area.
Concentrations:
The McGuire Entrepreneurship Program is highly ranked and recognized for its ability to develop personal and professional attributes critical to success—in any environment—and to nurture and strengthen the capacity to move an idea from concept to commercialization. It is a great choice if you plan to make a career change directly into an entrepreneurial venture, or if you want to return to the corporate setting with a toolkit which will prepare you to innovate from within. Entrepreneurship also adds value if you are considering private equity or management consulting, or if you are entering a smaller company with a strong growth curve.
- ENTR 534
- FIN 536
- MGMT 539
The Department of Finance at Eller provides access to a wide portfolio of courses for MBA students. A finance concentration is designed for those interested in careers including investment management, hedge funds and private equity. It is also a good choice for those considering careers in corporate treasury, retail banking and consumer finance. Those with solid finance backgrounds often fill management consulting jobs and corporate finance positions in other industries—for example, in mergers and acquisitions in many corporate sectors.
Tracks available in Corporate Finance and Investment Management. Please reach out for more information.
The Center for Management Innovations in Healthcare is an interdisciplinary enterprise with the mission to develop and contribute new human, strategic and technological resources to the organization and management of healthcare delivery systems through education, research and community partnerships. Given the critical role of healthcare enterprise in the U.S. economy and the wide and expanding range of employment opportunities in healthcare and information management, CMIH will help coordinate expanded educational opportunities for students, including a new concentration now available for Eller MBAs. The Center draws on the knowledge and expertise of Eller College faculty in all departments and programs, consistent with its interdisciplinary focus.
- MIS 506
- MGMT 538
- MGMT 548
- ECON 532
- ECON 527
- MKTG 558
- BNAD 597A
- BNAD 597B
Management information systems (MIS) is the design and management of information technology (IT) for an organization. It focuses on the best way to enable the organization to meet its goals and business challenges. MIS professionals are the “communication bridges” between IT and the business community. They analyze, design, implement and manage IT strategy to help solve business problems. Visit the Department of Management Information Systems website for MBA tracks and course requirements.
Tracks available in Business Intelligence & Analytics, Information Security & Assurance, and Enterprise Systems Management. Please reach out for more information.
Regardless of the industry, company or country where you are employed, or the job function you perform, you gain a competitive advantage by enhancing your understanding of the marketing function. Increasingly, organizations are using marketing strategies, tactics and tools to differentiate themselves and to compete in the global marketplace. The marketing concentration at Eller will strengthen your MBA education and prepare you for careers in brand management, market research, product development or other marketing functions. Visit the Department of Marketing website.
- MKTG 572
- Plus 3 additional electives chosen from all courses taught by the department.
You can take 16 elective credits as part of our full-time MBA program, allowing you to customize your experience even further with courses ranging from Marketing Strategy to Advanced Corporation Finance, Advanced Consulting Projects or Strategic Planning.
Electives
Note: The McGuire Entrepreneurship Program year-long experience offers additional courses that are required for those accepted through the competitive application process. Entrepreneurship courses described above are available to all full-time MBA students.