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The MBA Program is built upon a solid core of quantitative course work, ensuring that our graduates will have the opportunity to advance to the highest levels of management. Students develop a solid foundation by taking courses in the following areas: finance, accounting, micro and macroeconomic theory, managerial economics, and quantitative methods for business. In addition, students take a required set of core courses in leadership and ethics, marketing, operations, human resources, and management information systems. We also offer a variety of electives that allow students to develop concentrations in the following areas: accounting, finance, global business, marketing, nonprofit management, and socially responsible business. All classes stress the importance of social responsibility and ethical business practices.
To develop strong strategic and creative thinking skills, the majority of our MBA classes involve group work to encourage team building and to enable students to develop their skills as both team leaders and participants. Students learn to communicate effectively through these highly interactive classes and through frequent in-class presentations. The combination of the two produces graduates who are ready for the demands and challenges of the professional work environment.
To provide students with flexible options, there are three ways to earn an MBA. In the first three cases, the 10 graduate-level courses (five core and five electives) must be taken at Mills. In addition we offer a Joint MBA/MA in Education Leadership program, which consists of 22 courses (see below). The programs listed outline the paths taken by our students.
1. Full-Time or Part-Time MBA
Complete all or remaining MBA foundation courses, along with the 10 graduate-level courses, and earn an MBA in three to eight semesters.
2. Accelerated MBA
Earn an MBA in two semesters, if the required foundation courses have been satisfied.
3. Bachelor's to Master's Five-Year Degree
To encourage undergraduate students to pursue professional study to complement their liberal arts education, Mills offers a five-year BA/MBA program. This innovative program enables students to earn both a bachelor's degree and an MBA within five years, if they meet specific academic requirements. Students benefit from the breadth of learning they gain from the Mills liberal arts curriculum, which is then enhanced by professional training in the MBA program to help ensure career success.
4. MBA/MA in Educational Leadership
The Lokey Graduate School of Business and the Mills College School of Education offer a joint MBA/MA in Educational Leadership Program that prepares students to become experts and leaders in the instructional and managerial aspects of educational organizations. The program requires 22 courses in both the graduate education and MBA programs. The benefit of the joint degree program is that it can be completed within three years of instruction instead of four years, if earning the degrees separately.
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