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

ONLINE QUANTITATIVE FUNDAMENTALS*

 

CAREER LAUNCH AND WORKSHOPS  

 

ORIENTATION

 

CORE COURSES

  • Core (4 units)

ELECTIVE (2 units)

CORE COURSES

  • Core (4 units)
  • Core (4 units)
  • Core (4 units)

ELECTIVES (0-4 units)

 

INTERNSHIP SEARCH   

 

MBA CAREER FAIRS

CORE COURSES

  • Core (4 units)
  • Core (4 units)
  • Core (2 units)

ELECTIVES (2-6 units)

 

INTERNSHIP INTERVIEWS

 

360° LEADERSHIP ASSESSMENT

CORE COURSES

  • Core (4 units)
  • Core (4 units)
  • Core (2 units)

ELECTIVES (2-6 units)

 

INTERNSHIP PREP  

 

LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PLAN 

INDUSTRY IMMERSIONS

Take 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

INTERNSHIP 

Dazzle 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 OPTION

Study a region, then take your lessons learned on a week-long tour, including executive meetings, factory visits and other appointments.

STUDY AROUND THE WORLD 

Study 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 IMMERSIONS

Take 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.