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Note: Refer to designated chapters for curriculum details specific to the Masters of Science in Information Systems, Finance, and Entrepreneurship; Accelerated MBA, and Executive MBA Programs.

The Santa Clara MBA program is designed to develop leaders with a broad business, economic, and social perspective who are capable of managing change in dynamic environments. Students develop breadth of understanding through course work in accounting, economics, finance, management, marketing, and operations management and information systems; and depth by concentrating electives in particular functional cross-disciplinary areas.

The below information describes the curriculum for students entering the Evening MBA Program Fall and later, and those continuing students who choose to change to the curriculum.

PROGRAM DESIGN

The design of the curriculum was guided by two overarching goals:

1. To provide students with the knowledge and expertise to create opportunities by turning ideas into action
2. To strengthen the curriculum’s alignment with the LSB’s primary points of distinction:
   • Engagement with Silicon Valley
   • Strong content related to Entrepreneurship and Innovation (in both new and established firms)
   • Blending theory and practice to help students put ideas into action, and
   • Commitment to the Jesuit ideals of ethics, integrity and corporate and individual social responsibility

Students completing the program will be able to make and implement decisions, formulate and execute strategy at the appropriate level, and manage people and organizations to promote growth and prosperity.

OVERVIEW OF THE CURRICULUM

The Santa Clara MBA curriculum consists of 70 units comprised of seven Foundation I courses (28 units), five Foundation II courses (19 units), and 23 units of electives. Fifteen of the elective units are designated for the completion of a required concentration. The remaining eight elective units are unallocated and may be taken in any discipline.

There is considerable flexibility in the order in which other courses are taken, although all prerequisites must be satisfied before enrolling in a particular course. Math analysis/calculus proficiency, the preprogram requirement, must be demonstrated no later than the end of the first quarter of residence.

SCHEDULES

During the fall, winter, and spring quarters, classes generally meet twice per week for 75-minute sessions. There are two class times – 5:45 p.m. and 7:20 p.m. Standard class times are: