Course Map
Customize your MBA with a blend of core courses and electives that deepen your expertise and support your career goals.
Expected Full-Time MBA Schedule
| Summer | Fall Quarter | Winter Quarter | Spring Quarter |
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ONLINE QUANTITATIVE FUNDAMENTALS*
CAREER LAUNCH AND WORKSHOPS
ORIENTATION
CORE COURSES
ELECTIVE (2 units) | CORE COURSES
ELECTIVES (0-4 units)
INTERNSHIP SEARCH
MBA CAREER FAIRS | CORE COURSES
ELECTIVES (2-6 units)
INTERNSHIP INTERVIEWS
360° LEADERSHIP ASSESSMENT | CORE COURSES
ELECTIVES (2-6 units)
INTERNSHIP PREP
LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PLAN |
INDUSTRY IMMERSIONSTake a transformational deep dive into biotechnology, food and agriculture or sustainable energy. Experiential learning courses, extracurricular activities and opportunities are designed to build on UC Davis’ leadership, business expertise and corporate network in these fields, positioning you for a rewarding career. COLLABORATIVE LEADERSHIP PROGRAM* | |||
*To ensure preparedness for the quantitative rigor of our MBA programs, all MBA candidates are required to complete the Quantitative Fundamentals online course prior to the start of classes. There is no charge or academic credit for this course.
| Summer | Fall Quarter | Winter Quarter | Spring Quarter |
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INTERNSHIPDazzle your internship manager—you just might land your dream job before your second year even begins. | 10-WEEK INTEGRATED MANAGEMENT CAPSTONE COURSE (6 units)Work on a 10-week team project for companies ranging from Fortune 500 firms to ultra-fast-paced Silicon Valley startups. ELECTIVES (6-10 units)
INTERNATIONAL STUDY TRIP OPTIONStudy a region, then take your lessons learned on a week-long tour, including executive meetings, factory visits and other appointments. STUDY AROUND THE WORLDStudy at one of our partner schools. (Students on an international exchange must satisfy an alternative capstone course.) | ELECTIVES (12-16 units) | ELECTIVES (12-16 units)
ACADEMIC, LEADERSHIP AND SERVICE AWARD CEREMONY
COMMENCEMENT |
INDUSTRY IMMERSIONSTake a transformational deep dive into biotechnology, food and agriculture or sustainable energy. Experiential learning courses, extracurricular activities and opportunities are designed to build on UC Davis’ leadership, business expertise and corporate network in these fields, positioning you for a rewarding career. COLLABORATIVE LEADERSHIP PROGRAM* | |||
*The Collaborative Leadership Program is a one-year program that can be completed in either the first or second year.