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  • total quarter credits: 45
  • Quarter length: 10 weeks
  • Course length: 10 weeks
  • Break: 3 weeks between quarters
Example sequence Core Specialization Capstone

Course requirements

  • Core 6 courses
  • Specialization 4 courses
  • Capstone 1 course
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MBA5002 Core MBA Leadership 4 quarter credits This course covers contemporary models of leadership and examines behaviors and skills of effective leaders. Students assess their own leadership strengths and how to lead effectively in their work settings. Students also analyze ways in which leaders use their skills to support innovation, change, and collaboration within organizations. For MBA degree and certificate program students and non-degree students only. Must be taken during the first quarter by students who have been admitted to the MBA degree program. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer or credit for prior learning. 4 quarter credits
MBA5006 Core Business Strategy 4 quarter credits Students in this course examine ways in which companies formulate and implement strategy to effectively compete in the marketplace. Students apply strategic models and analysis to address competitive challenges. Prerequisite(s): Completion of or concurrent registration in MBA5002. 4 quarter credits
MBA5008 Core Applied Business Analytics 4 quarter credits This course introduces students to business analytics and its role in evidence-based decision making. Students examine data and analytics techniques that create relevant, actionable, and meaningful information. 4 quarter credits
PM5018 Specialization Course Project Management Foundations 4 quarter credits In this cross-disciplinary course, students analyze the fundamentals of project management and gain an overview of project management standards and their applicability to managing projects, with an emphasis on management methodologies and frameworks, including those defined by the Project Management Institute (PMI®). Students have the opportunity to participate in experiential learning by bringing in a workplace project, or they may use the project provided in the course. Students cultivate effective project management leadership skills, including project politics and ethics and collaboration. 4 quarter credits
MBA5010 Core Accounting Methods for Leaders 4 quarter credits Students in this course gain an understanding of how methods of financial and managerial accounting are used to analyze business performance and make evidence-based business decisions. Students examine tax, ethical, and legal implications of accounting methods. 4 quarter credits
PM5332 Specialization Course Project Management Planning, Execution, and Control 4 quarter credits This course covers the components of project management within the project planning, executing, monitoring, and controlling process groups. Students identify project requirements and develop a project plan that considers project scope, time, and cost in managing competing project requirements. Students also demonstrate the application of various project management tools including activity estimation, resource assignment, work breakdown structure (WBS) creation and the development of a project management schedule. Prerequisite(s): PM5018, or completion of or concurrent registration in PM5331. 4 quarter credits
MBA5014 Core Applied Managerial Finance 4 quarter credits Students in this course explore financial concepts and techniques required to evaluate, report, and maximize firm performance and value. Students analyze environmental and market factors, goals, and constraints; and apply regulatory and ethical principles and business analytics skills to drive data-based decision making. Prerequisite(s): MBA5008, MBA5010. 4 quarter credits
PM5333 Specialization Course Project Budgeting, Procurement, and Quality 4 quarter credits Students investigate project cost, quality, and procurement in business or information technology (IT) project context. Students analyze the fundamental concepts and principles of the following project management knowledge areas: project cost management, project quality management, and project procurement management by demonstrating the application of tools, techniques, and methodologies within these areas of study. Students apply various tools and techniques, in an integrative manner, to manage interdependencies among project management process groups. Prerequisite(s): PM5018 or PM5331, or completion of or concurrent registration in PM5332. 4 quarter credits
MBA5016 Core Operations Management for Leaders 4 quarter credits In this course, students examine theories and models of business operations and their role in developing and delivering a superior product or service to the marketplace. Students also apply business analytics skills and use data to evaluate strategic and tactical impact to business functions across the organization. Prerequisite(s): MBA5008. 4 quarter credits
PM5334 Specialization Course Project Risk Assessment and Control 4 quarter credits Students in this course examine and demonstrate their knowledge of the components of project risk management including assessing project risk identification and mitigation strategies; evaluation of risk impact analysis methods; and evaluation of risk analysis techniques to ensure project success. Students also assess project risk management certifications and professional development activities to identify future project risk management professional opportunities. Prerequisite(s): PM5018 or PM5331, or completion of or concurrent registration in PM5333. 4 quarter credits
MBA5910 Capstone MBA Capstone Experience 5 quarter credits In this course, students integrate the knowledge and skills gained during the MBA program in an application-based business project. Students demonstrate their overall ability to identify and recommend evidence-based solutions to business challenges and opportunities. For MBA degree and certificate program students and non-degree students only. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer or credit for prior learning. Prerequisite(s): All required and elective coursework. 5 quarter credits
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MBA5002 Core MBA Leadership 4 quarter credits This course covers contemporary models of leadership and examines behaviors and skills of effective leaders. Students assess their own leadership strengths and how to lead effectively in their work settings. Students also analyze ways in which leaders use their skills to support innovation, change, and collaboration within organizations. For MBA degree and certificate program students and non-degree students only. Must be taken during the first quarter by students who have been admitted to the MBA degree program. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer or credit for prior learning. 4 quarter credits
MBA5008 Core Applied Business Analytics 4 quarter credits This course introduces students to business analytics and its role in evidence-based decision making. Students examine data and analytics techniques that create relevant, actionable, and meaningful information. 4 quarter credits
MBA5010 Core Accounting Methods for Leaders 4 quarter credits Students in this course gain an understanding of how methods of financial and managerial accounting are used to analyze business performance and make evidence-based business decisions. Students examine tax, ethical, and legal implications of accounting methods. 4 quarter credits
MBA5014 Core Applied Managerial Finance 4 quarter credits Students in this course explore financial concepts and techniques required to evaluate, report, and maximize firm performance and value. Students analyze environmental and market factors, goals, and constraints; and apply regulatory and ethical principles and business analytics skills to drive data-based decision making. Prerequisite(s): MBA5008, MBA5010. 4 quarter credits
MBA5016 Core Operations Management for Leaders 4 quarter credits In this course, students examine theories and models of business operations and their role in developing and delivering a superior product or service to the marketplace. Students also apply business analytics skills and use data to evaluate strategic and tactical impact to business functions across the organization. Prerequisite(s): MBA5008. 4 quarter credits
MBA5006 Core Business Strategy 4 quarter credits Students in this course examine ways in which companies formulate and implement strategy to effectively compete in the marketplace. Students apply strategic models and analysis to address competitive challenges. Prerequisite(s): Completion of or concurrent registration in MBA5002. 4 quarter credits
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PM5334 Specialization Course Project Risk Assessment and Control 4 quarter credits Students in this course examine and demonstrate their knowledge of the components of project risk management including assessing project risk identification and mitigation strategies; evaluation of risk impact analysis methods; and evaluation of risk analysis techniques to ensure project success. Students also assess project risk management certifications and professional development activities to identify future project risk management professional opportunities. Prerequisite(s): PM5018 or PM5331, or completion of or concurrent registration in PM5333. 4 quarter credits
PM5332 Specialization Course Project Management Planning, Execution, and Control 4 quarter credits This course covers the components of project management within the project planning, executing, monitoring, and controlling process groups. Students identify project requirements and develop a project plan that considers project scope, time, and cost in managing competing project requirements. Students also demonstrate the application of various project management tools including activity estimation, resource assignment, work breakdown structure (WBS) creation and the development of a project management schedule. Prerequisite(s): PM5018, or completion of or concurrent registration in PM5331. 4 quarter credits
PM5333 Specialization Course Project Budgeting, Procurement, and Quality 4 quarter credits Students investigate project cost, quality, and procurement in business or information technology (IT) project context. Students analyze the fundamental concepts and principles of the following project management knowledge areas: project cost management, project quality management, and project procurement management by demonstrating the application of tools, techniques, and methodologies within these areas of study. Students apply various tools and techniques, in an integrative manner, to manage interdependencies among project management process groups. Prerequisite(s): PM5018 or PM5331, or completion of or concurrent registration in PM5332. 4 quarter credits
PM5018 Specialization Course Project Management Foundations 4 quarter credits In this cross-disciplinary course, students analyze the fundamentals of project management and gain an overview of project management standards and their applicability to managing projects, with an emphasis on management methodologies and frameworks, including those defined by the Project Management Institute (PMI®). Students have the opportunity to participate in experiential learning by bringing in a workplace project, or they may use the project provided in the course. Students cultivate effective project management leadership skills, including project politics and ethics and collaboration. 4 quarter credits
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MBA5910 Capstone MBA Capstone Experience 5 quarter credits In this course, students integrate the knowledge and skills gained during the MBA program in an application-based business project. Students demonstrate their overall ability to identify and recommend evidence-based solutions to business challenges and opportunities. For MBA degree and certificate program students and non-degree students only. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer or credit for prior learning. Prerequisite(s): All required and elective coursework. 5 quarter credits

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Planning for your degree

  • total program points: 22.5
  • Monthly start dates
  • Session length: 12 weeks
Example sequence Core Specialization

Course requirements

  • Core 6 courses
  • Specialization 4 courses
  • Capstone 1 course
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MBA-FPX5002 Core MBA Leadership 2 program points This course covers contemporary models of leadership and examines behaviors and skills of effective leaders. Students assess their own leadership strengths and how to lead effectively in their work settings. Students also analyze ways in which leaders use their skills to support innovation, change, and collaboration within organizations. For FlexPath option MBA degree and certificate program students and non-degree students only. Must be taken during the first quarter by students who have been admitted to the MBA degree program. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer or credit for prior learning. 2 program points
MBA-FPX5006 Core Business Strategy 2 program points Students in this course examine ways in which companies formulate and implement strategy to effectively compete in the marketplace. Students apply strategic models and analysis to address competitive challenges. Prerequisite: Completion of or concurrent registration in MBA-FPX5002. 2 program points
MBA-FPX5008 Core Applied Business Analytics 2 program points This course introduces students to business analytics and its role in evidence-based decision making. Students examine data and analytics techniques that create relevant, actionable, and meaningful information. 2 program points
PM-FPX5018 Specialization Course Project Management Foundations 2 program points In this cross-disciplinary course, students analyze the fundamentals of project management and gain an overview of project management standards and their applicability to managing projects, with an emphasis on management methodologies and frameworks, including those defined by the Project Management Institute (PMI®). Students have the opportunity to participate in experiential learning by bringing in a workplace project, or they may use the project provided in the course. Students cultivate effective project management leadership skills, including project politics and ethics and collaboration. 2 program points
MBA-FPX5010 Core Accounting Methods for Leaders 2 program points Students in this course gain an understanding of how methods of financial and managerial accounting are used to analyze business performance and make evidence-based business decisions. Students examine tax, ethical, and legal implications of accounting methods. 2 program points
PM-FPX5332 Specialization Course Project Management Planning, Execution, and Control 2 program points This course covers the components of project management within the project planning, executing, monitoring, and controlling process groups. Students identify project requirements and develop a project plan that considers project scope, time, and cost in managing competing project requirements. Students also demonstrate the application of various project management tools including activity estimation, resource assignment, work breakdown structure (WBS) creation and the development of a project management schedule. Prerequisite(s): PM-FPX5018. 2 program points
MBA-FPX5014 Core Applied Managerial Finance 2 program points Students in this course explore financial concepts and techniques required to evaluate, report, and maximize firm performance and value. Students analyze environmental and market factors, goals, and constraints; and apply regulatory and ethical principles and business analytics skills to drive data-based decision making. Prerequisite: MBA-FPX5008, MBA-FPX5010 2 program points
PM-FPX5333 Specialization Course Project Budgeting, Procurement, and Quality 2 program points Students investigate project cost, quality, and procurement in business or information technology (IT) project context. Students analyze the fundamental concepts and principles of the following project management knowledge areas: project cost management, project quality management, and project procurement management by demonstrating the application of tools, techniques, and methodologies within these areas of study. Students apply various tools and techniques, in an integrative manner, to manage interdependencies among project management process groups. Prerequisite(s): PM-FPX5018. 2 program points
MBA-FPX5016 Core Operations Management for Leaders 2 program points In this course, students examine theories and models of business operations and their role in developing and delivering a superior product or service to the marketplace. Students also apply business analytics skills and use data to evaluate strategic and tactical impact to business functions across the organization. Prerequisite: MBA-FPX5008 2 program points
PM-FPX5334 Specialization Course Project Risk Assessment and Control 2 program points Students in this course examine and demonstrate their knowledge of the components of project risk management including assessing project risk identification and mitigation strategies; evaluation of risk impact analysis methods; and evaluation of risk analysis techniques to ensure project success. Students also assess project risk management certifications and professional development activities to identify future project risk management professional opportunities. Prerequisite(s): PM-FPX5018. 2 program points
MBA-FPX5910 Core MBA Capstone Experience 2.5 program points In this course, students integrate the knowledge and skills gained during the MBA program in an application-based business project. Students demonstrate their overall ability to identify and recommend evidence-based solutions to business challenges and opportunities. For FlexPath option MBA degree and certificate program students and non-degree students only. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer or credit for prior learning. Prerequisite(s): All required and elective coursework. 2.5 program points
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MBA-FPX5002 Core MBA Leadership 2 program points This course covers contemporary models of leadership and examines behaviors and skills of effective leaders. Students assess their own leadership strengths and how to lead effectively in their work settings. Students also analyze ways in which leaders use their skills to support innovation, change, and collaboration within organizations. For FlexPath option MBA degree and certificate program students and non-degree students only. Must be taken during the first quarter by students who have been admitted to the MBA degree program. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer or credit for prior learning. 2 program points
MBA-FPX5006 Core Business Strategy 2 program points Students in this course examine ways in which companies formulate and implement strategy to effectively compete in the marketplace. Students apply strategic models and analysis to address competitive challenges. Prerequisite: Completion of or concurrent registration in MBA-FPX5002. 2 program points
MBA-FPX5008 Core Applied Business Analytics 2 program points This course introduces students to business analytics and its role in evidence-based decision making. Students examine data and analytics techniques that create relevant, actionable, and meaningful information. 2 program points
MBA-FPX5010 Core Accounting Methods for Leaders 2 program points Students in this course gain an understanding of how methods of financial and managerial accounting are used to analyze business performance and make evidence-based business decisions. Students examine tax, ethical, and legal implications of accounting methods. 2 program points
MBA-FPX5014 Core Applied Managerial Finance 2 program points Students in this course explore financial concepts and techniques required to evaluate, report, and maximize firm performance and value. Students analyze environmental and market factors, goals, and constraints; and apply regulatory and ethical principles and business analytics skills to drive data-based decision making. Prerequisite: MBA-FPX5008, MBA-FPX5010 2 program points
MBA-FPX5016 Core Operations Management for Leaders 2 program points In this course, students examine theories and models of business operations and their role in developing and delivering a superior product or service to the marketplace. Students also apply business analytics skills and use data to evaluate strategic and tactical impact to business functions across the organization. Prerequisite: MBA-FPX5008 2 program points
MBA-FPX5910 Core MBA Capstone Experience 2.5 program points In this course, students integrate the knowledge and skills gained during the MBA program in an application-based business project. Students demonstrate their overall ability to identify and recommend evidence-based solutions to business challenges and opportunities. For FlexPath option MBA degree and certificate program students and non-degree students only. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer or credit for prior learning. Prerequisite(s): All required and elective coursework. 2.5 program points
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PM-FPX5018 Specialization Course Project Management Foundations 2 program points In this cross-disciplinary course, students analyze the fundamentals of project management and gain an overview of project management standards and their applicability to managing projects, with an emphasis on management methodologies and frameworks, including those defined by the Project Management Institute (PMI®). Students have the opportunity to participate in experiential learning by bringing in a workplace project, or they may use the project provided in the course. Students cultivate effective project management leadership skills, including project politics and ethics and collaboration. 2 program points
PM-FPX5332 Specialization Course Project Management Planning, Execution, and Control 2 program points This course covers the components of project management within the project planning, executing, monitoring, and controlling process groups. Students identify project requirements and develop a project plan that considers project scope, time, and cost in managing competing project requirements. Students also demonstrate the application of various project management tools including activity estimation, resource assignment, work breakdown structure (WBS) creation and the development of a project management schedule. Prerequisite(s): PM-FPX5018. 2 program points
PM-FPX5333 Specialization Course Project Budgeting, Procurement, and Quality 2 program points Students investigate project cost, quality, and procurement in business or information technology (IT) project context. Students analyze the fundamental concepts and principles of the following project management knowledge areas: project cost management, project quality management, and project procurement management by demonstrating the application of tools, techniques, and methodologies within these areas of study. Students apply various tools and techniques, in an integrative manner, to manage interdependencies among project management process groups. Prerequisite(s): PM-FPX5018. 2 program points
PM-FPX5334 Specialization Course Project Risk Assessment and Control 2 program points Students in this course examine and demonstrate their knowledge of the components of project risk management including assessing project risk identification and mitigation strategies; evaluation of risk impact analysis methods; and evaluation of risk analysis techniques to ensure project success. Students also assess project risk management certifications and professional development activities to identify future project risk management professional opportunities. Prerequisite(s): PM-FPX5018. 2 program points

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