Course Map

The Sacramento Part-Time MBA degree requires 72 units. Students typically take 6-8 units per quarter, and most courses are 1 or 4 units.

  • Two virtual evening classes averaging four hours per class every two weeks.
  • Intensive in-person experiences every other Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Aggie Square on the UC Davis Sacramento campus or Bishop Ranch campus in San Ramon.

The schedule for our elective courses, summer courses and other course opportunities will vary by term, such as some occurring in the evening, fully remote or hybrid.    

Expected Sacramento Part-Time MBA Schedule*

Year 1

Fall Qtr Winter Qtr Spring Qtr Summer Qtr

ONLINE QUANTITATIVE FUNDAMENTALS*
 

CORE COURSES

  • Core (4 units)
  • Core (4 units)

CORE COURSES

  • Core (4 units)
  • Core (4 units)

CORE COURSES

  • Core (4 units)
  • Core (4 units)

CORE COURSES

  • Core (4 units)
     

ELECTIVES (typically 2-4 units)

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.

 

Year 2

Fall Qtr Winter Qtr Spring Qtr Summer Qtr

CORE COURSES

  • Core (4 units)
     

ELECTIVES (typically 2-4 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.

CORE COURSES

  • Core (4 units)

ELECTIVES (typically 2-4 units)

 

CAPSTONE COURSE: INTEGRATED MANAGEMENT (4-6 units)**

Work on a 10-week team project for companies ranging from Fortune 500 firms to ultra-fast-paced Silicon Valley startups.

ELECTIVES (typically 0-2 units)

ELECTIVES


 

SHORT INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGE 

Study at one of our many partner schools.

COLLABORATIVE LEADERSHIP PROGRAM***

Year 3 (Optional)

Fall Qtr Winter Qtr Spring Qtr Summer Qtr

ELECTIVES

ELECTIVES

ELECTIVES

ELECTIVES

*Class schedule/format is subject to change.

**As an option, student can take a 10-week Integrated Management Simulation (4 units), which is a more flexible capstone experience based on a simulated management experience.” Learn more about the 10-week Integrated Management Project.

***The Collaborative Leadership Program is a year-long, two-part elective course sequence plus a community service experience that can be completed in either the first or second year.

****Year 3 is optional.