MBA Core Curriculum

The MBA program consists of 48 credit hours: 30 credit hours of core coursework, 15 credit hours of concentration coursework, 3 credit hours of upper level (500 or higher) management elective coursework.

The core curriculum consists of 30 credit hours that cover the general concepts and common body of knowledge all MBA’s need. The material covered by these courses forms the basis for decision-making in the basic functional areas of management. Students, who have recently completed an undergraduate degree in business at this University, or in a comparable program, may request waivers for some core courses.

  • MGMT 501 - Statistical Analysis for Management
  • MGMT 502 - Financial Accounting I
  • MGMT 504 - Microeconomics for Managers
  • MGMT 506 - Organizational Behavior and Diversity
  • MGMT 508 - Ethical, Political, Social and Legal Environment of Business
  • MGMT 511 - Technology Commercialization and the Global Environment
  • MGMT 520 - Operations Research and Production Management
    Prerequisites: 501
  • MGMT 522 - Marketing Management
  • MGMT 526 - Financial Management
    Prerequisites: 501, 502 and 504 as corequisite
  • MGMT 598 - Strategic Management
    Prerequisites: all other core courses.
    Enrollment normally is limited to students in their final semester of the MBA program, or is one of the students last five classes. See the MBA Program Office for all exceptions.

Download the advisement worksheet to help you plan your coursework here at Anderson.

Graduation Application Deadlines

  • NOV 1 - Spring graduation
  • MAR 1 - Summer graduation
  • APR 1 - Fall graduation

MBA Application Best Consideration Dates for Domestic Students

  • To start in the Fall apply by April 1. To receive a decision before registration opens, apply by February 1.
  • To start in the Spring apply by October 1. To receive a decision before registration opens, apply by September 1.
  • (no summer admission cycle)

MBA/MACCT Application Deadlines for International Students

Masters of Accounting (MACCT) Application Deadlines

  • To start in the Fall apply by April 1. To receive a decision before registration opens, apply by February 1.
  • To start in the Spring apply by October 1. To receive a decision before registration opens, apply by September 1.
  • (no summer admission cycle)