Full-Time MBA Courses
The Carlson Full-Time MBA program offers the flexibility for students to customize their courses to pursue their ideal career path. Establish a foundation of fundamental business knowledge through core classes that cover everything from accounting to marketing to supply chain and operations. Build your expertise by choosing from a wide range of electives that match your professional interests and career goals.
Course Modalities
We offer several different course modalities within our fall and spring semesters including in-person courses during the day and evening, condensed courses, and online courses.
During the first semester, students will be in class on campus Monday-Thursday between 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. with a break for lunch, career sessions, and club events mid-day. After the first semester, coursework allows candidates to add more flexibility to their schedule. Most student schedules include a combination of on-campus courses during the day and evening, as well as online sections. The program also has condensed courses that typically meet on three consecutive Fridays or Saturdays between 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Full-Time MBA Core Courses & Electives
Our Full-Time MBA is designed with customization in mind for your interest and career goals. Learn more about specific degree requirements and electives by exploring the information below.
- MBA 6031 Financial Accounting - 3 credits
- MBA 6111 Organizational Behavior - 2 credits
- MBA 6121 Data Analysis and Statistics for Managers - 3 credits
- MBA 6141 Managerial Economics - 2 credits
- MBA 6211 Marketing Management - 3 credits
- MBA 6221 Supply Chain & Operations - 3 credits
- MBA 6231 Financial Management - 3 credits
- MBA 6241 Competing in a Data-Driven Age - 2 credits
- MBA 6301 Strategic Management - 3 credits
- MBA 6315 Business Ethics - 2 credits
- MGMT 6465 Leadership and Personal Development - 2 credits
The Enterprise Requirement is a rich academic experience that allows you to apply what you are learning in your classes through hands-on work. Students will complete 8 credits of their Enterprise over two academic semesters.
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Choose 1 of the following:
- Participating in a Carlson Global Institute Graduate Student Program
- Global Enrichment Programs -- 1 or 2 week, faculty-led abroad program
- Global Immersion Programs -- Exchange program at a partner business school for a partial or full semester
- Participating in the MILI 6997 Global Valuation Lab Program in the Bay Area
- Completing one of the following 4-credit "glocal" courses taught on-campus or online
- 2-Credit Course Options (choose two to meet the requirement):
- MGMT 6311 Developing Cultural Agility: Leading and Collaborating in a Globalized Workplace
- MGMT 6041 Competing Globally
- MGMT 6035 Complex, Cross-Cultural Negotiations
- 4-Credit Course Options:
- MGMT 6305 International Environment of Business
- MKTG 6072 International Marketing
- 2-Credit Course Options (choose two to meet the requirement):
The MBA Program offers over 100 elective courses to personalize your degree experience. Visit our MBA Electives Site to review our list of available electives along with course executive summaries and faculty videos. The courses listed represent typical offerings in an academic year. Not all electives are offered every semester.