COURSE CURRICULUM

The MBA program is designed to foster both academic excellence and practical business acumen, blending rigorous coursework with hands-on experience to prepare students for leadership roles across various industries. Emphasizing a dynamic and supportive learning environment, the program encourages close collaboration among students, faculty, alumni, and industry leaders. Professors are accessible and experienced, and students frequently highlight the program's strong community and real-world learning opportunities. Graduates pursue careers in entrepreneurship, finance, marketing, law, government, and executive leadership. The curriculum covers all major areas of business, including accounting, marketing, finance, human resources, operations, organizational studies, and analytics. Students gain deep insights through applied case studies, simulations, and experiential learning, supported by concentrations that align with emerging industry needs. These include the Venture Commercialization, Scaling, and Investment stream, which immerses students in startup environments and venture capital evaluation; the Management Analytics concentration, which equips students with the data analysis and decision-making skills required in today’s digitized business world; and the MBA in Sport and Recreation Management, which integrates business fundamentals with specialized training for careers in sports organizations and recreation sectors. Core subjects are progressively built, with electives and advanced courses requiring foundational prerequisites in statistics, finance, and organizational behavior. Accounting offerings include auditing, managerial and financial accounting, while marketing covers strategy, research, international marketing, branding, and analytics. Finance spans from corporate financial management to investments, derivatives, mergers, and international finance, including experiential learning through student-managed investment funds. Organizational and HR courses explore leadership, job design, compensation, negotiations, and international HR practices. Students can further personalize their program through topics courses, internships, independent studies, or capstone options such as a practicum, 6-credit project report, or a 12-credit thesis. Overall, the MBA program combines theoretical depth, industry relevance, and personalized pathways to produce well-rounded, innovative, and impactful business leaders.