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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.
Interdisciplinary Tracks
Anderson's innovative MBA program offers interdisciplinary tracks to prepare current and future leaders for purposeful careers:
- Business Analytics
- Cybersecurity
- Diversity Leadership
- 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.
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
36%Underrepresented minorities
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
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
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.
Download the application checklist (PDF)
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