COURSE CURRICULUM

The Rocklin MBA program offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to develop effective, ethical, and strategic business leaders. The program includes 33 core units that focus on key areas essential to success in today’s dynamic business environment. Students begin with courses like Principled Leadership and Microeconomics for Managers, which lay the foundation for ethical decision-making and economic reasoning in business contexts. Graduate Research Methods and the Graduate Research Project equip students with the skills to conduct and apply research to real-world business challenges. Core courses in Accounting and Financial Analysis, as well as Finance and Data Analytics, provide critical financial literacy and analytical skills needed for effective management and strategic planning.Students also explore innovation and emerging technologies through the Technology and Innovation course, while Operations and Supply Chain Management offers insights into improving efficiency and effectiveness across organizational systems. Marketing Strategy helps students understand market dynamics and build competitive positioning, and Global Environment of Business expands their perspective to include international economic, political, and cultural factors. Courses in Entrepreneurship and Strategic Decision Making further develop a student’s ability to identify business opportunities, evaluate risks, and create sustainable strategies.Additionally, students have the option to tailor their MBA with a 9-unit emphasis in Accounting, Artificial Intelligence (AI), or Business Analytics. These emphases allow students to specialize and gain deeper expertise in areas aligned with their professional goals. Whether students seek to lead startups, nonprofit organizations, global enterprises, or corporate departments, the Rocklin MBA program delivers a well-rounded, practical, and values-driven education that prepares graduates for leadership in a wide range of industries. The hybrid learning format and optional emphases make the program flexible and adaptable to the needs of working professionals looking to advance their careers with advanced business acumen and leadership capabilities.