MBA Program at Anderson School of Management

One of the most sought-after degrees across every industry, the Master of Business Administration is a flexible program for current and future leaders.

The Anderson School of Management's MBA program offers a unique curriculum, cross-disciplinary courses in business and world-class faculty to help you become a dynamic leader who makes an impact.

13 Interdisciplinary Tracks

Anderson's innovative MBA program offers 13 interdisciplinary tracks to prepare current and future leaders for purposeful careers:

Business Analytics
Business for Good
Cybersecurity
Diversity Leadership
Education
Film and Digital Media
Finance
General Management
Health Care
Marketing
Operations Management
Organizational Behavior and HR Management
Project Management

Flexible Part-Time, Evening Program

Structured for busy professionals, the MBA program at Anderson is a part-time, evening program that ensures flexibility and a range of cross-disciplinary courses.

You can progress through the 43-credit-hour program at your own pace, typically enrolling in two courses each semester.

Most part-time students complete the program in two to three years. If you wish to complete the program in 18 months, you can pursue full-time coursework: four courses each semester, two courses in summer term.

Working professionals can choose to attend classes in person or online. In-person weekday classes are held after 5 p.m. on the UNM Main Campus, while online courses are self-paced.

Industry Coaches Within Your Professional Track

Highly experienced business professionals mentor our MBA students in each professional track. They will help support your career development, connecting you with other industry professionals, helping you navigate career transitions and guiding you to connect the curriculum with your career goals.

An MBA Student Experience for Positive Community Impact

You'll gain knowledge and experience in all facets of business, positioning you to lead impactful and transformational change, regardless of the industry.

A unique goal of the Anderson MBA is to bring together like-minded individuals seeking to have a positive impact in the New Mexico community.

"The expertise and professionalism of the faculty is extraordinary! The professors in the program understand that the students are full-time educators. They tailor the content to meet the needs of an educational leader."

Isla Porras, MBA 2020
Dean of Students
Digital Arts and Technology Academy

MBA Student Snapshot

Average Age

50%

Women

36%

Underrepresented minorities

*Fall 2023 entering data

MBA Curriculum

43 credit hours
31 core credit hours
12 elective credit hours (can be applied toward a track)

Core MBA Coursework (31 credits)

Perspectives on Management and Careers (first-semester course)
Data Driven Decision Making
Financial Accounting and Analysis
Managerial Economics
Managing People in Organizations
Business and Society
Technology and Innovation Management
Operations Design and Decision Making
Managerial Marketing
Financial Decision Making
The Strategic Management Process
MBA Knowledge Exam

Elective Credit Hours (12 credits)

You will select electives from the following tracks:

Business Analytics Track (online only)

Analysis Tools for Managers
Data Analytics
Database Management Systems
Data Mining
Supply Chain Models and Strategy
Text Mining and Sentiment Analysis

Business for Good Track

Environmental Sustainability and Business
Leading Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Washington Campus
Business for Good Consulting Clinic

Cybersecurity Track (online only)

Advanced Information Systems Security
Digital Forensics
Information Systems Security
Security Risk Management
Systems and Network Administration

Diversity Leadership Track (in person)

Leadership and Team Dynamics
Leading Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Organizational Change Consulting
Strategic Human Resource Management

Education Track (in person)

Education Law
Education Leadership
Practicum (independent research project)

Education Track 2: Training and Development

Adult Learning
Education Law
Education Leadership
Instructional Design

Film and Digital Media Track (in person)

Alfred Hitchcock
The Business and Law of Film and New Media
Graduate Production Project (required)
Topics in Film and Digital Media (required)
Topics in Film History
Topics in Production

Finance Track (in person or online)

Analysis of the Financial Systems
Applications in Business Finance
Applied Investment Management
Investment Management
Seminar in Management of Financial Institutions

General Management Track (in person or online)

Elective courses offered in the following areas:

Business Analytics
Business for Good
Cybersecurity
Entrepreneurship
Diversity Leadership
Education
Film and Digital Arts
Finance
Health Care
Marketing
Operations
Organizational Behavior and Human Resources
Project Management

Health Care Track (in person)

Health Care Systems
Health Policy, Politics and Social Equity
Health Systems and Globalization
Public Health and Health Care Communication
Public Health and Health Care Management

Marketing Track (in person)

Business Development (special topics course)
Buyer Behavior
Competitive Analysis
Marketing Analytics
Marketing Strategy
Research for Marketing Management
Supply Chain Management

Operations Management Track (in person or online)

Analysis Tools for Managers (online, 8-week format)
Data Analytics
Fundamentals of Project Management
Supply Chain Models and Strategy (online, eight-week format)

Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management Track (in person)

Developing and Rewarding Talent
Internship in Organizational Behavior and Human Resources
Interpersonal and Team Dynamics
Negotiation Strategies
Organizational Change Consulting
Seminar in Cross-Cultural Organizational Behavior
Strategic Human Resource Management

Project Management Track (online only)

Advanced Project Management Techniques
Analysis Tools for Managers
Fundamentals of Project Management
Innovative Product Development
Project in Technology Commercialization
Technology Program Management

Sport Management Track (in person)

Internship
Intro to Sport Administration
Leadership in Sport
Legal Aspects of Sport
Risk Management in Sport
Sport Marketing and Promotions

Admissions

MBA candidates are selected based on a holistic review of application materials. To be considered for the MBA program, you must hold a bachelor’s degree with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.

What is a rolling deadline?

We're accepting applications on a rolling basis. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and spots will be filled accordingly. We encourage you to apply early to secure your spot. Applications submitted after all spots have been filled will be considered for the following term.

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