Required Courses - 34 Credits
Students are required to complete 34 required course credits for graduation. The required courses are listed below. All courses are 2 credits (unless otherwise noted). Curriculum and course numbers are subject to change.
All required courses are completed with a student's cohort at their home campus. The cohort model provides an active, interactive, and dynamic setting for students to develop their knowledge and skill sets. Intended to strengthen the overall MBA experience for each individual, a cohort brings students together to build a strong community, foster creativity, and develop leadership skills.
In addition, the Business Decoded Saturday Seminars are held throughout the academic year at Van Munching Hall, College Park, and explore new developments in business and are taught by our own Maryland Smith faculty experts. Flex MBA students at all three locations are required to complete 50 hours (4 credits total) of these special topic seminars as part of their required courses to graduate.
Term | Core/Required Courses |
Fall 2021 - Term A & B | BUSI600 Flex MBA Opening Residency/Fundamentals of Business (August 21 - 22 & September 25, 2021)BUSI681 Managerial Economics & Public PolicyBUSI662 Leadership & TeamworkBUSI718D Data Driven AnalyticsBUSI650 Marketing Management |
Spring 2022 - Term C & D | BUSI690 Strategic ManagementBUSI610 Financial AccountingBUSI640 Corporate Finance IBUSI621 Digital Transformation in Business |
Summer I & II 2022 | BUSI641: Corporate Finance II (Recommended; Not Required) |
BUSI758D-E Business Decoded Seminars (4 credits)- Fall 2021 admits are added to the Business Decoded Canvas site in late August 2021- Slated to be offered throughout the academic year on specified dates on Canvas site | |
Fall 2022 - Term A & B | BUSI683 The Global Economic EnvironmentBUSI634 Operationn Management |
Spring 2023 - Term C | BUSI611 Managerial Accounting |
Summer I & II 2023 | BUSI787 Integrative CapstoneBUSI758Q MBA Consulting Practicum (Summer I & II, 4 credits) |
MBA Integrative Capstone Requirement - 2 Credits
Students must complete BUSI787 Integrative Capstone as a part of the 34 required course credits in order to graduate. Beginning in 2023, only two Capstone courses will be offered through the Flex MBA: one in-person and one entirely virtual. Students can choose which format to complete their Capstone course based on their preference.
The Capstone is a venture simulation where teams will compete to attract investments and generate the best returns for the stakeholders. Students will gain experience in market analysis, strategy formulation, and the management of a new venture, exploring the interconnectedness of the various functional business areas.
Due to the nature of the course, students are strongly encouraged to complete this requirement near the end of their program of study. The Capstone course will be held at Van Munching Hall in College Park. Students should anticipate an 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. schedule each day.
| Target Graduation Date | BUSI787 Integrative Capstone Dates for 2023 |
| August 2023 | Summer I 2023 - July 15 - 16, 2023 (In-person Option) |
| December 2023 | Fall Term B 2023 - October 21 - 22, 2023 (Virtual Option) |