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MBA Program Information

Major highlights of new curriculum

  • A move to a general MBA program which allows for more flexibility and customization.
  • Three units will be required in Business Administration, Finance, Marketing and ISDS, reduced from six credits prior.
  • Advanced seminars eliminated to provide students with more elective options enabling the greater depth of students’ degree.
  • Shorter foundation/seminar core to make classes more accessible and allow students to graduate sooner.
  • Overall reduction in total units required for the degree (previously 33-60 units, new program will be 33-45 units).
  • Students may waive up to 12 units (four classes) with equivalent coursework completed in their undergraduate degree.

The MBA Program

Required Courses (30 Units)
Acct 510 Financial Accounting (3)
Acct 511 Seminar in Managerial Accounting (3)
Econ 515 Microeconomic Perspectives for Managers (3)
Fin 517 Managerial Finance (3)
Mgmt 516 Operations Management (3)
Mgmt 518 Legal & Ethical Environment of Business (3)
Mgmt 524 Seminar in Organizational Behavior & Admin. (3)
ISDS 514 Decision Models for Business & Economics (3)
Mktg 519 Marketing Management (3)
Mgmt 515 or
Econ 521 		Mgmt Information in the Corporate Environment or
Macroeconomic Perspectives for Mangers (3)

Elective Courses
(12 Units 400/500 level: Minimum of 6 units at the 500 Level)
Student may take four advisor approved elective courses.

Capstone Course (3 Units)
Buad 591 Business Strategy Capstone (3)

Additional Requirements
Students, within their first year of study, must demonstrate proficiency in calculus, software applications, and statistics. The courses below or equivalent coursework must be completed with grades of at least a "C" (2.0).

  • Math 135 Business Calculus (3 units)


  • ISDS265 Intro to Information Systems & Applications (3 units)


  • ISDS361A or ISDS513 Statistical Analysis (3 units)

Writing Requirement
Students, who score below 50% on the verbal or analytical writing areas of the GMAT will need to complete a writing requirement in their first semester in the program.