MBA Curriculum
Since the Fall 2011 semester, the MBA curriculum consists of 24 courses totaling 57 credits. Please note that the accountancy program consists of more than 4 major courses. Students interested in the accountancy program should review the specific requirements for that major. Students admitted prior to Fall 2011 should consult the online Graduate Bulletin.
Pre‐Term Modules
QuickStart Accounting, Microsoft Excel, Advanced Excel, Finance, Math, Statistics
Preparation in accounting fundamentals, Microsoft Excel, finance, math and statistics is essential before
beginning the MBA program. We have packaged what you need to know in these areas into a series of
voluntary pre‐term modules called QuickStart. Please take the self‐assessment tests available through
the New Student Website to determine if you would benefit by taking any or all modules. Faculty will
assume that you know this material. The Excel module is important for all students, while the advanced
Excel module is particularly useful for finance and accountancy majors, as well as good background for
all students. After you start the program you will be able to take QuickStart Finance before taking FIN
9770. QuickStart modules are available each August and January Intersession.
Preliminary Course Credits
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Credits
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| MTH 8001 | Calculus for Applications I |
3.0
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MTH 8001 is required for majors in accountancy, economics and finance. The course is waived for
students who completed a 3‐credit undergraduate calculus course with a minimum grade of C‐. Waiver
exams are given during the academic year (a waiver exam application is available at
http://zicklin.baruch.cuny.edu/ogs/gas/forms; a study guide is available in the Office of Graduate
Academic Services).
Finance and accountancy majors may take MTH 2207 Applied Calculus/Matrix Applications in place of MTH 8001, with permission from the Office of Graduate Academic Services, and on a space available basis. MTH 2207 is 4 hours, 4 credits, and graduate tuition applies. You may start the program before taking MTH 8001.
Required Core Courses (21 credits)
There are no waivers of core courses or substitutions granted based on prior course work. Special conditions apply to accountancy majors.
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Credits
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| ACC 9110* | Financial Accounting* |
3.0
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| BUS 9551 | Business Communication I |
0.0
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| BUS 9552 or 9553 or 9554 | Business Communication II |
0.0
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| CIS 9001 | Information Systems for Managers I |
1.5
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| ECO 9730 | Fundamentals of Microeconomics |
1.5
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| FIN 9770 | Financial Decision Making |
3.0
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| IBS 9600 | International Business Fundamentals |
1.5
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| MGT 9300 | Management: A Behavioral Approach |
3.0
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| MGT 9702 | Service Operations I |
1.5
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| MKT 9703 | Marketing Management |
3.0
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| STA 9708 | Applied Statistical Analysis for Business Decisions |
3.0
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| *Accounting majors will take ACC 9112 (Financial Accounting: Intensive) in place of ACC 9110. Students who are considering a major in accountancy - even if the decision is not yet final - should take ACC 9112 instead of ACC 9110 as preparation for advanced courses in the major, especially ACC 9804 Intermediate Financial Accounting |
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Flexible Core Courses (Minimum 3 courses; Minimum 6 credits)
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Credits
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| BUS 9xxx** | Business and Society |
3.0
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| LAW 9000 | Legal and Ethical Environment of Business |
3.0
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| ACC 9125+ | Fundamentals of Managerial Accounting+ |
1.5
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| CIS 9002 | Information Systems for Managers II - Managing and Harnessing Technology |
1.5
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| ECO 9740 | Fundamentals of Macroeconomics |
1.5
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| MGT 9704 | Service Operations II |
1.5
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| **Course under development +ACC 9125 not open to MBA Accountancy majors. Accountancy majors take ACC 9811 Managerial Accounting Theory & Practice as part of their major; ACC 9811 can also replace ACC 9125 as a flexible core course choice. |
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Major (4-6 courses; 12-18 credits)
Students choose from a wide array of MBA majors, and may pursue a single or a double major, or they can tailor a program to their specific needs through a self‐designed major (General MBA Option). In order to satisfy current requirements for New York State CPA certification, accountancy majors require specific courses as determined by the Stan Ross Department of Accountancy.
For the complete list of majors, please click here.
General Electives (Minimum 3 courses; 9-15 credits)
Students customize their program by selecting a minimum of three elective courses (9 credits) from among any 9000‐level courses given by departments offering courses in the MBA program (or interdisciplinary courses). Students can use electives for a second major or to pursue course work in areas outside of their major, including study abroad, and can include one graduate‐level course in either the School of Public Affairs or the Weissman School of Arts and Sciences, with permission of these schools. Eligible students may seek a graduate internship to satisfy elective credit. Special conditions apply for the 150‐credit‐hour accountancy program.
Capstone Course (3 credits)
| BUS 9200 | Business Policy |
