Master's in Business Curriculum

Fall Term: New Opportunities

The focus of the fall term is “New Opportunities.” As new explorers of the business world, MS in Business students will be introduced to key business principles and in-demand professional skills to pursue competitive entry-level positions in a range of industries. Students will take courses to professionalize their collaborative work skills and leadership skills; learn Entrepreneurship, Technology Management, Accounting, and Marketing; and develop business communication skills, including audio, video and digital business presentations. We specifically integrate into this first term an introduction to generating new venture ideas and the use of technologies that increase the value of businesses, and this sets our curriculum apart from other “management” programs. Students will also work actively with the career development office to optimize their job finding skills.

Spring Term: Real and Ideal

In the second term, the theme is “Real and Ideal.” Students will focus on building traditional business skills in Finance, Data Analytics, Economics, Organization Theory, and Business Law. In addition, students will also be able to take unique elective courses in topics such as luxury brand management, venture capital, entertainment and digital media, and the use of technology in marketing. Innovative courses that explore the intersection between business creativity, ethics and the dynamic business environment will prepare our students to integrate themselves into a changing marketplace.

Summer Term: Strategy and Beyond

Third trimester theme is “Strategy and Beyond.” Courses in the third trimester are intended to broaden strategic planning and thinking, along with real estate and digital platforms. In addition, students will have the freedom to complete additional elective courses to further expand their creative skills and enhance the value they can bring to their selected career paths. Those wishing to go further in a specialty can apply for a bridge program (course transfer credits) into the MS in Applied Finance, MS in Global Business, MS in Real Estate, and MS in Business Analytics programs.