COURSE CURRICULUM

The Walker School MBA curriculum is structured into three sequential parts designed to build and apply value creation principles: Value Creation Foundation, Value Creation Components, and Value Creation in Practice. Students begin with the Value Creation Foundation, which consists of 9 to 12 credit hours. This includes core courses such as Business, Value Creation, Quantitative Methods for the MBA, and Market Analysis and Business Planning. The Business course (BUSN 5000) may be waived for students who have an accredited business degree or pass a waiver exam, allowing them to take an elective instead. Once the foundation courses are completed, students progress to the Value Creation Components, a 15-credit segment focusing on specialized areas where value is generated within organizations. These courses cover human capital, financial decision-making, customer value, supply chains, and information systems—key elements that drive organizational success. After completing this phase, students enter the final segment, Value Creation in Practice, which consists of two courses: a case-based course and a consulting project, totaling 6 credit hours. These capstone experiences provide students with hands-on opportunities to apply their knowledge in real-world business environments. Additionally, students choose 3 to 6 hours of electives to further tailor their learning experience. The program offers several areas of emphasis that allow students to align their studies with their career goals. These include Analytics, Corporate Communications, Corporate Finance, Cybersecurity Operations, Digital Marketing Management, Enterprise Resource Planning, Health Administration, Information Technology Management, International Business, Marketing, and Project Management. This structured yet flexible curriculum is designed to progressively build students’ ability to understand, create, and implement value in diverse business settings, equipping them with both strategic insight and practical experience. Through this comprehensive approach, graduates are well-prepared to lead value-driven initiatives in a wide range of industries and organizational roles.