This degree prepares the next generation of world leaders through a rigorous and stimulating business curriculum based on industry needs and global perspective.
The MBA core curriculum effectively integrates all functional areas of business, with the use of analytical methods, technology, oral and written communication, and teamwork. The MBA program requires 48 credits: 30 credits of core courses, 3 credits of Global coursework and 15 credits of elective courses. The MBA program operates on an 8-week module structure and can be pursued either as a face to face or an online format.
JD/MBA Dual Degree students can apply 15 credits of Law elective coursework toward the MBA elective degree requirement. See the Antonin Scalia Law School for more details.
Admissions
Admissions and Eligibility Requirements
All students registering for School of Business graduate courses must have graduate standing. Non-degree student status is not available.
Travel outside the United States is required. Most travel costs, excluding cost of airfare, are included in the MBA program tuition and fees.
Full eligibility and admission requirements can be viewed on the program website.
Policies
For additional policies governing all graduate degrees, see AP.6 Graduate Policies.
Graduate-level courses offered by the School of Business cannot be audited.
Degree Requirements
Total credits: 48
Core Courses
Code | Title | Credits |
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MBA 603 | Managerial Economics and Decisions of the Firm | 3 |
MBA 612 | Managing Costs and Evaluating Performance | 3 |
MBA 613 | Financial Reporting and Decision Making | 3 |
MBA 623 | Marketing Management | 3 |
MBA 633 | Statistics for Business Decision Making | 3 |
MBA 638 | Operations Management | 3 |
MBA 643 | Managerial Finance | 3 |
MBA 653 | Organizational Behavior | 3 |
MBA 662 | Management of Information Technology | 3 |
MBA 678 | Strategic Management | 3 |
Total Credits | 30 |
Global Requirement
Code | Title | Credits |
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Students must take one of the following global courses: | 3 | |
Global Business Perspectives 1 | ||
International Business Strategy | ||
International Finance | ||
International Marketing | ||
Total Credits | 3 |
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Travel outside the United States is required. Most travel costs, excluding cost of airfare, are included in the MBA program tuition and fees.
Electives
Code | Title | Credits |
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Select 15 credits of market-driven electives (MBA or GBUS 700-level) 1, 2, 3 | 15 | |
Total Credits | 15 |
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6 credit hours of electives may be taken outside the MBA Program or through the Consortium of Universities of the Washington Metropolitan Area with the permission of the program director.
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JD/MBA Dual Degree Students can apply 15 credits of Law Elective coursework toward the MBA Elective degree requirement. See the Antonin Scalia Law School for more details.
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Course options not used to fulfill the global requirement may be applied towards the electives requirement.