The UC Davis MBA Program will cultivate your ability to deal successfully with the challenges of a continually changing, increasingly complex global business environment. We believe that a general management education provides the strong foundation, perspective and balance to be an effective manager and leader.
Graduate School of Management faculty constantly monitor new areas of knowledge to provide UC Davis MBA students with the education that is expected from graduates of a top MBA program. According to the Financial Times, The Graduate School of Management is one of only 14 of the world’s top 100 business schools with all full-time professors holding doctorate degrees.
You will spend the first two quarters in the program building the foundation of your business school education. The required core curriculum is designed to provide you a foundation in the functional areas of business—accounting, economics, finance, marketing, organizational behavior and statistics. These management disciplines are examined through the use of case studies, lectures and the analysis of a few select companies on which to base illustrations and spark discussions.
Breadth courses reflect the Graduate School of Managementl's ongoing commitment to keeping the MBA program relevant. These courses are designed to bring into focus the initial required topics of study and apply them to your chosen concentration. You choose three breadth courses that will most benefit you from their focus on a specific area of management.
The design of the UC Davis MBA allows you the option of remaining general in their course of study or to choose a functional concentration by integrating elective courses into the curriculum during your first year of study. Most students choose functional concentrations such as
Elective courses at the Graduate School of Management place an emphasis on real-world application of management principles through the use of executive guest speakers who present "live" case study analyses and actual "client" businesses for student projects. Many courses require team projects and emphasize managing by innovation and entrepreneurialism. These team projects develop your independent research abilities and hone your presentation skills.
Additionally, you can cap off your education with one or two in-depth courses focusing on a specific specialization. Other options for developing your specialization include participating in the International Study Trip or International Exchange program, completing an MBA Consulting Center project or working with a faculty member to develop an independent study. Common specializations include:
Agribusiness
Biotechnology
Brand Management
Consulting
Corporate Finance
Corporate & Social Responsibility
Healthcare
High Technology
International Business
Investment Management
Market Research
Non-Profit
Real Estate
Small and Family Business
Supply Chain Management/Operations
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To earn the Master of Business Administration, you must successfully complete 72 hours of credit with a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or better.
