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 Online MBA Curriculum Guide will be linked below and should be utilized for student planning purposes. Curriculum and course numbers are subject to change.
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Required Courses - 26 Credits
Students are required to complete 26 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. Students will be provided pertinent curriculum information at Opening Residency.
The required courses emphasize learning fundamental business concepts; critical analytical and problem solving skills; and essential teamwork, leadership, and communication skills.
BUSO600 Leadership and Teamwork - 2 credits
BUSO601 Corporate Finance I - 2 credits
BUSO602 Financial Accounting - 2 credits
BUSO603 Data Analysis - 2 credits
BUSO604 Managerial Economics and Public Policy - 2 credits
BUSO612 Marketing Management - 2 credits
BUSO614 Strategic Management - 2 credits
BUSO616 Managerial Accounting - 2 credits
BUSO620 Strategic Information Systems - 2 credits
BUSO624 Operations Management - 2 credits
BUSO626 The Global Economic Environment - 2 credits
BUSO700 Fundamentals of Business - 2 credits
BUSO758J Corporate Finance II - 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.
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 Online 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.