The Smith School's MBA programs have a STEM-designation, highlighting the curriculum's focus on analysis and data-driven methodologies. This designation reflects and acknowledges the degree's significance for those interested in pursuing roles in data analytics and technology-driven industries.
For graduation, students are required to complete a total of 54 credits - 26 credits of required courses and 28 credits of elective courses.
The Flex MBA Curriculum Guide will be linked below and should be utilized for student planning purposes. Curriculum and course numbers are subject to change.
Curriculum Guide for Spring 2025 Admits - Coming Soon!
Required Courses - 26 Credits
The required courses emphasize learning fundamental business concepts; critical analytical and problem solving skills; and essential teamwork, leadership, and communication skills.
BUSI600 Fundamentals of Business - 2 credits
BUSI610 Financial Accounting - 2 credits
BUSI611 Managerial Accounting - 2 credits
BUSI621 Digital Transformation in Business - 2 credits
BUSI634 Operations Management - 2 credits
BUSI640 Corporate Finance I - 2 credits
BUSI641 Corporate Finance II - 2 credits
BUSI650 Marketing Management - 2 credits
BUSI662 Leadership and Teamwork - 2 credits
BUSI681 Managerial Economics and Public Policy - 2 credits
BUSI683 The Global Economic Environment - 2 credits
BUSI690 Strategic Management - 2 credits
BUSI718D Data Driven Analytics - 2 credits
Elective Courses - 28 Credits (course options are subject to change)
Students are required to complete 28 credits of elective courses for graduation. Courses may be offered in-person and/or online, and offerings vary by campus.
Note: Winter and Summer electives are offered online.
Students can also choose to take the 4-credit Global Business Course that includes international travel in January. Global Business Course credits will appear on student transcripts as 2 credits in Fall and 2 credits in Spring. For more information about Global Business Courses, please visit the Global Business Course page.
The Global Business Course is an elective option and is not required to graduate.
Technology Management Certificate
Students admitted into the Technology Management certificate (in addition to the Flex MBA) can choose to replace some MBA electives with technology management track courses to graduate with both their MBA and Certificate in Technology Management. Once admitted, students begin taking Technology Management courses in the Fall of their second year and should plan their coursework with their academic advisor. Learn more here.
Note: A combined Technology Management Certificate and MBA degree is still 54 total credits.