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.

Banner Code: BU-MBA-BUAD

Degree Requirements

Total credits: 48

Core Courses

MBA 603Managerial Economics and Decisions of the Firm3
MBA 612Managing Costs and Evaluating Performance3
MBA 613Financial Reporting and Decision Making3
MBA 623Marketing Management3
MBA 633Statistics for Business Decision Making3
MBA 638Operations Management3
MBA 643Managerial Finance3
MBA 653Organizational Behavior3
MBA 662Management of Information Technology3
MBA 678Strategic Management3
Total Credits30

Global Requirement

Students must take one of the following global courses:3
Global Business Perspectives 1
International Business Strategy
International Finance
International Marketing
Total Credits3
1

Travel outside the United States is required.  Most travel costs, excluding cost of airfare, are included in the MBA program tuition and fees.

Electives

Select 15 credits of market-driven electives (MBA or GBUS 700-level) 1, 2, 315
Total Credits15
1

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.

2

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.

3

Course options not used to fulfill the global requirement may be applied towards the electives requirement.