Data Driven Decision Making
The academic environment at the Smith School is rigorous. With a curriculum grounded in data driven decision making, Smith MBAs are prepared to "Lead Fearlessly." They are able to embrace the ever greater amounts of information available and lead the transformations of their functional areas by having the analytic and leadership skill sets that the next generation of business leaders will require.
For graduation, students are required to complete a total of 54 credits - 32 credits of required courses and 22 credits of elective courses.
The Flex MBA Curriculum Guide can be viewed below and should be utilized for student planning purposes. Curriculum and course numbers are subject to change.
Required Courses - 32 Credits
Students are required to complete 32 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 Campus Night at their home campus.
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.
Industry Focus Areas and Other Electives- 22 Credits
Students are required to complete 22 credits of elective courses for graduation. Winter and Summer II 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. Students who elect not to take a Global Business Course (totaling 4 credits) should discuss alternative elective options with their advisor.
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.
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