Zicklin’s STEM-designated MBA programs are available in two formats for new students: MBA and Online MBA. Students complete the same required courses to gain a strong foundation of business practices. Once completed, you can customize your educational experience by selecting from a variety of flexible courses that build competencies in specific career-related disciplines.
The STEM-designated MBA is highly in demand in today’s marketplace and prepares students for leadership roles utilizing business and technology skills. Courses are subject to availability.
MBA General Curriculum (STEM-designated)
The listed curriculum is for students who enter the MBA and Online MBA. Students who entered in a prior semester should review the Graduate Bulletin for the year they entered or consult with their program advisor.
Total Credits: 48
| Required Courses (7 courses, 21 credits) |
Credits |
| ACC 9110 |
Financial Reporting |
3 |
| BUS 9558 |
Strategic Business Communication |
3 |
| CIS 9557 |
Business Analytics |
3 |
| ECO 9732 |
Firms and Markets |
3 |
| MGT 9301 |
Managing People and Organizations |
3 |
| MGT 9600 |
Strategy and Competitive Advantage |
3 |
| STA 9708 |
Managerial Statistics |
3 |
| |
Total |
21 |
| Flexible Courses (Select at least 4 of 8 courses, 12 credits) |
Credits |
| BUS 9701 |
Sustainability and ESG |
3 |
| CIS 9000 |
Information Technology Strategy |
3 |
| FIN 9770 |
Corporate Finance |
3 |
| IBS 9769 |
Developing a Global Mindset |
3 |
| LAW 9000 |
Legal and Ethical Environment of Business |
3 |
| OPM 9700 |
Managing Business Operations |
3 |
| ENT 9973 (formerly MGT 9973) |
Creative Strategies for Innovation |
3 |
| MKT 9703 |
Data-Driven Marketing Management |
3 |
| |
Total |
12 |
Electives (12 credits)
|
Credits |
| Students customize their program by selecting 12 credits from among any 9000-level course offered by academic departments in the Zicklin School of Business. Students may select flexible courses in addition to the 4 courses required in that category. Eligible students may seek a graduate internship to satisfy elective credit. Students may take one elective course (up to 3 credits) from the Weissman School of Arts and Sciences or the Marxe School of Public and International Affairs (with permission from the applicable school). |
12 |
Culminating Experience (3 credits)
|
Credits |
As an MBA student, you will complete BUS 9601 Business Consulting Practicum, where you will apply the concepts learned in the classroom to address a challenge or opportunity for a real company, ranging from start-ups to Fortune 500, local to multinational firms.
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3 |
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Total |
3 |
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