{"id":5523,"date":"2025-03-06T10:39:39","date_gmt":"2025-03-06T15:39:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.golive.clarku.edu\/school-of-business\/?page_id=5523"},"modified":"2025-12-04T10:04:06","modified_gmt":"2025-12-04T15:04:06","slug":"curriculum","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/business\/academics\/graduate-programs\/business-administration-mba\/curriculum\/","title":{"rendered":"Curriculum"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group double-bottom-margin is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\" id=\"h-business-administration-mba\">Business Administration, MBA<\/h1>\n\n\n<?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><nav class=\"is-responsive wp-block-navigation is-layout-flex wp-block-navigation-is-layout-flex\" aria-label=\"MBA Sub-Header\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/navigation\" data-wp-context='{\"overlayOpenedBy\":{\"click\":false,\"hover\":false,\"focus\":false},\"type\":\"overlay\",\"roleAttribute\":\"\",\"ariaLabel\":\"Menu\"}'><button aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Open menu\" class=\"wp-block-navigation__responsive-container-open\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.openMenuOnClick\" data-wp-on--keydown=\"actions.handleMenuKeydown\"><svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M4 7.5h16v1.5H4z\"><\/path><path d=\"M4 15h16v1.5H4z\"><\/path><\/svg><span class=\"menu-title\">MBA Sub-Header<\/span><\/button>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-navigation__responsive-container\" id=\"modal-1\" data-wp-class--has-modal-open=\"state.isMenuOpen\" data-wp-class--is-menu-open=\"state.isMenuOpen\" data-wp-watch=\"callbacks.initMenu\" data-wp-on--keydown=\"actions.handleMenuKeydown\" data-wp-on--focusout=\"actions.handleMenuFocusout\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-navigation__responsive-close\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-navigation__responsive-dialog\" data-wp-bind--aria-modal=\"state.ariaModal\" data-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.ariaLabel\" data-wp-bind--role=\"state.roleAttribute\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<button aria-label=\"Close menu\" class=\"wp-block-navigation__responsive-container-close\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.closeMenuOnClick\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"m13.06 12 6.47-6.47-1.06-1.06L12 10.94 5.53 4.47 4.47 5.53 10.94 12l-6.47 6.47 1.06 1.06L12 13.06l6.47 6.47 1.06-1.06L13.06 12Z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-navigation__responsive-container-content\" data-wp-watch=\"callbacks.focusFirstElement\" id=\"modal-1-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"wp-block-navigation__container is-responsive wp-block-navigation\"><li class=\" wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\" href=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/business\/academics\/graduate-programs\/business-administration-mba\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Overview<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\" wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\" href=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/business\/academics\/graduate-programs\/business-administration-mba\/curriculum\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Curriculum<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\" wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\" href=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/business\/academics\/graduate-programs\/business-administration-mba\/faculty-research-areas\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Faculty Research Areas<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\" wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\" href=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/business\/academics\/graduate-programs\/business-administration-mba\/careers\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Careers<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/nav>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-curriculum\">Curriculum<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p class=\"intro\">Clark\u2019s MBA allows you to complete the program at your own pace by choosing either full- or part-time enrollment status and beginning in either spring, summer (online only),&nbsp;or fall. A choice of seven distinct concentrations allows you to tailor your experience to fit your needs and interests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We value your professional work experience. Students with sufficient experience as a manager in a professional position may be eligible for a course waiver, allowing mid-level professionals to advance quickly. Successful completion of an undergraduate or graduate course in economics is required prior to starting the program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-requirements\">Requirements<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>12 MBA course units\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>9 core courses<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>3 electives<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Completion of a professional internship<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"arrow\"><a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.clarku.edu\/preview_program.php?catoid=35&amp;poid=7074&amp;returnto=2879\">View Course Catalog<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-professional-track\">Professional Track<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We value your professional experience. If you have spent three or more years in a managerial position, you may be eligible for a course waiver, allowing you to earn your Clark MBA faster in our Professional Track MBA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For students who have applied for and been accepted to the Professional Track (worked for three or more years in a professional position with managerial experience), the MBA program differs in the following ways:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Students are waived of the Experiential Learning Requirement (ELR) \u2013 Internship.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Students may be waived of, at most, one unit in MIS, MKT, FIN, ACCT, or OM based on extensive work experience. Waivers are granted by the Graduate Admissions Review Committee at the time of admission. (Note: Being accepted to the Professional Track does not guarantee a course waiver.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The total unit requirement for the program is 12 units, depending on waivers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>PLEASE NOTE: Your internship is waived; however, if you decide you would like to do an internship,&nbsp;you will be required to use Optional Practical Training (OPT.)&nbsp;You will not be allowed to use Curricular Practical Training (CPT), nor will you be allowed to switch to the Traditional MBA in order to complete an internship as part of your program.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/business\/academics\/assurance-of-learning\/\">Assurance of learning<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/school-of-business\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/39\/MBA-Degree-Requirements-2023-2.pdf\">Requirement Checksheet<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/school-of-business\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/39\/MBA-Prof-Track-Degree-Requirements-1.pdf\">Professional track checksheet<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<aside class=\"wp-block-group boxout has-white-color has-gray-700-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-0c10b9daf1ca7172053d108652bf5d06 is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-12dd3699 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-academic-advisor\">Academic advisor<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"mailto:mgalena@clarku.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Meredith Galena<\/a><br>Carlson Hall<br>+1-508-421-3850<\/p>\n<\/aside>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/graduate-education\/admissions\/tuition-and-scholarships\/?program=business-administration-mba\">Program Cost Per Course<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<aside class=\"wp-block-group boxout has-light-warm-gray-background-color has-background is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-12dd3699 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div style=\"color:var(--clarku-color-gray-800)\" class=\"eyebrow  has-text-align-left\">Sample Courses<\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-small-font-size\">\n<li>Strategic Decision-Making<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Management Economics<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Business in Society<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Financial and Operational Auditing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Federal Taxation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Curriculum Clark\u2019s MBA allows you to complete the program at your own pace by choosing either full- or part-time enrollment status and beginning in either spring, summer (online only),&nbsp;or fall. 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