The Mills MBA Program is built upon a solid core of economic 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 marketing, operations, human resources, MIS, and a course entitled Ethics, Leadership, and Entrepreneurship. We also offer a variety of electives that allow students to develop concentrations in the following areas: 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 Mills MBA classes involve group work to encourage team building and to enable students to serve as both 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 business environment.  

There are three ways to earn a Mills MBA. In all cases, the 10 graduate-level courses (five core and five electives) must be taken at Mills. The programs listed outline the paths taken by students:

1. Accelerated Graduate Study (The Fast Track)

Earn the Mills MBA in two semesters if the required foundation courses have been satisfied.

2. Regular Full- or Part-Time Graduate Study (The Flex Track)

Enroll at Mills in whichever MBA foundation courses not yet completed, along with the 10 graduate-level courses, and earn an MBA in two to four semesters.

3. The Mills 4+1 BA/MBA Program

Incorporate the eight economics prerequisite courses in the BA course work and then complete the MBA in one additional graduate year.