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Flex-Time Program Requirements
| The Flex-Time MBA Program consists of 20 courses (57 credits): | credits | |
12 | core and breadth courses | 33 |
4 | major courses | 12 |
1 | international elective | 3 |
3 | general electives | 9 |
Transfer credit is accepted for courses taken at another graduate institution provided the credits have not been used to complete another degree. See Guidelines for Transfer Credit. QuickStart ProgramKnowledge of the basics in accounting, finance, mathematics, Microsoft Excel, statistics, and technology is essential for required MBA courses. QuickStart is a voluntary pre-term program designed to help students learn the fundamentals in these areas before embarking on graduate courses. Self-tests (along with answers) are provided to help admitted students determine which of these modules they should consider taking. Modules are offered in August and January for students admitted in fall and spring. For more information visit QuickStart Announcement / Calendar / Registration Form. Preliminary CoursesStudents may be required to take 8000-level preliminary courses if they lack equivalent preparation prior to entering Zicklin. The grades in 8000-level courses are not calculated in the grade point average. English language support courses for students whose first language is not English: | ||
COM 8191 Spoken English for International Students and ENG 8192 Written English for International Students have been replaced by a customized menu of four courses in Writing for Business, Oral Communication for Business, Grammar Troubleshooting, and American English Pronunciation. Most students whose first language is not English are required to take these courses. Students will have the opportunity to waive one or more of these courses by taking the English language support course waiver exam. Additional information about the courses and exam is sent to students upon admission. Required for accountancy majors: | ||
| MTH 8001 | Mathematics for Business | 3 |
This course can be waived based on an undergraduate calculus course completed with a minimum grade of C-. MTH 8001 is usually offered in January Wintersession and summer only. Required for economics and finance majors: | ||
| Choose one of the following | ||
| MTH 8001 | Calculus for Applications I | 3 |
| or | ||
| MTH 2207 | Applied Calculus and Matrix Applications | 4 |
Either course can be waived based on an undergraduate calculus course completed with a minimum grade of C-. MTH 2207 is an undergraduate course open to graduate students on a space available basis. MTH 8001 is usually offered in January Wintersession and summer only. MTH 2207 is available during the semester. Flex-Time MBA Core and Breadth CoursesThe core and breadth courses provide all students with a common body of knowledge and a comprehensive introduction to the academic disciplines underlying graduate business education. No waivers are granted for required core and breadth courses. However, students who have completed 15 semester hours in a core/breadth area within the seven years prior to enrolling in the MBA program can petition the Office of Graduate Academic Services to substitute an advanced-level course in the same area for the core requirement. Eligible students should apply to the Office of Graduate Academic Services for core course substitutions as soon as possible after reserving a place in the MBA program. Priority is given to evaluating substitution requests for courses taken in the first semester, i.e., ACC 9110, ACC 9112, CIS 9000, ECO 9708, ECO 9709, MKT 9703, STA 9708. Core and Breadth Courses(33 credits) | ||
| ACC 9110* | Financial Accounting | 3 |
| ACC 9115* | Managerial Accounting | 2 |
| BUS 9100 | The Societal and Governmental Environment of Business | 3 |
| CIS 9000 | Information Systems for Managers | 3 |
| ECO 9708 | Microeconomics for Managers | 2 |
| ECO 9709 | Macroeconomics | 2 |
| FIN 9770 | Financial Decision Making | 3 |
| MGT 9300** | Management: A Behavioral Approach | 3 |
| MGT 9700 | Introduction to Operations Management | 3 |
| MKT 9703 | Marketing Management | 3 |
| STA 9708 | Applied Statistical Analysis for Business Decisions | 3 |
| BUS 9200 | Business Policy | 3 |
*Accountancy majors take ACC 9112 Financial Accounting: Intensive in place of ACC 9110, and ACC 9811 Managerial Accounting Theory and Practice in place of ACC 9115. **Students may take PSY 9788 Psychological Processes in Organization in place of MGT 9300. Majors and The General MBA OptionStudents may choose from a wide array of MBA majors, or tailor a major to their specific needs through The General MBA Option. The accountancy program is intended for students seeking CPA licensure, and requires course work beyond the usual four-course major. Students not seeking CPA licensure may take selected accountancy courses through the General MBA Option or as general electives. It is possible to pursue a dual major by applying the three general electives towards a second major and, if eligible, replacing the international elective with a fourth course in the major (see below). Students who require the international elective or who wish to pursue an internship for general elective credit, will need to take one or two additional courses for the dual major. International students cannot extend the duration of their program in order to pursue a dual major. If four courses are completed in a single discipline and they do not correspond to designated courses in the major, students are considered to be pursuing the General MBA Option, unless permission is received for course substitutions. International ElectiveThe international elective course allows students to further internationalize their knowledge of business functions, and complements their core courses in a similar manner. Flex-Time MBA students choose one course from the list of choices below. Students who take a designated international elective course as part of their major have the option of replacing the international elective with one additional general elective. The same course cannot be used to satisfy more than one degree requirement. International Elective Choices | ||
| CIS 9230 | Globalization and Technology | 3 |
| ECO 9741 | International Economics | 3 |
| FIN 9786 | International Financial Markets | 3 |
| FIN 9788 | International Corporate Finance | 3 |
| IBS 9760 | International Business Analysis | 3 |
| IBS 9762 | The Global Competitiveness of the U.S. Economy | 3 |
| IBS 9767 | Foreign Markets, Cultures and Regimes | 3 |
| LAW 9740 | International Trade and Investment Law | 3 |
| MGT 9870 | International Comparative Management | 3 |
| MKT 9764 | Internet Marketing and Global Business | 3 |
General Electives
Students customize their program by selecting three general electives from among any 9000-level courses given by departments offering courses in the MBA program (or interdisciplinary courses). Students may include one graduate course designated "PAF" in the School of Public Affairs or "COM, "ENG," or "MTH" in the Weissman School of Arts and Sciences, provided the prerequisite or equivalent has been satisfied, and with permission of the appropriate school. The general electives may be courses within or outside the major area, and may include courses on the list of international elective choices.
Eligible students may apply internship credit towards their general elective requirements. Further information about the internship is available on the Graduate Career Management Center Web site.
Transferring to the Full-Time Honors MBA Program
Students enrolled in the Flex-Time MBA Program may apply to switch into the Full-Time Honors MBA Program. Such transfers are only considered for the spring semester. To be considered, students should have completed the first four core courses or exactly 12 credits, with a GPA of 3.8 or better. In addition, the student must meet the admission requirements for the Full-Time MBA Program. This may involve retaking the GMAT and/or TOEFL/TWE and providing additional letters of recommendation, an updated resume, or other supporting materials. Further information can be obtained from the Office of Graduate Admissions, Zicklin School of Business.