The Drucker School offers an Master in Business Administration in four programs:
The Early Career Hybrid MBA provides a traditional MBA curriculum for recent grads and early career professionals. Core classes are offered in-person and online and the degree may be completed on a full-time or part-time basis. Details are below.
The Full-Time MBA offers a STEM-designated MBA in Management Sciences offered primarily in-person. Details for this program may be found here.
The Online MBA is a fully online MBA program with approximately 50% async content for students who wish to complete their degrees fully online. Details are below.
The Flex MBA is a more flexible program for working professionals with at least six years of full-time work experience. Core classes are offered in exclusive hybrid sections, though students may opt for the core classes of the regular MBA in most cases. Details are below.
University Policies
Policies detailed in the current Policies and General Information Bulletin apply.
Admissions Requirements
Admission requirements are detailed in the Admissions section of the current Policies and General Information Bulletin.
Degree Requirements - Early Career Hybrid Program
The Early Career Hybrid Master in Business Administration (MBA) program requires 48 units.
The first year focuses on business fundamentals and professional development work. Full-time students typically obtain an internship during the summer semester(s); employed part-time students take classes instead. During the second year, students align their individual and professional goals through elective courses and projects.
MBA Unit Breakdown
| Drucker Signature Platform |
8 Units |
| Analysis and Decision Making |
12 Units |
| People and Strategy |
12 Units |
| Electives |
16 Units |
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| Total Degree |
48 Units |
Drucker Signature Platform
- Drucker Philosophy (2 units)
- The Practice of Leadership (2 units)
- The Future Imagined (2 units)
- Capstone (2 units)
Analysis and Decision-Making
- Business Analytics (4 units)
- Corporate Finance (4 units)
- Operations Management (2 units)
- Supply Chain (2 units)
People and Strategy
- Economics of Strategy (2 units)
- Emerging Technologies (2 units)
- Marketing Management (2 units)
- Organizational Behavior (4 units)
- Strategy (2 units)
Electives (16 units)
Additionally, all early career hybrid MBA students must complete the Financial Accounting milestone before taking Corporate Finance. This may be completed by:
- Submitting the syllabus of a financial accounting course completed in the last 5 years with a grade of B or better from an accredited university
- Submitting evidence of successful completion of a pre-approved Coursera course
- Demonstrating possession of a CPA license
Degree Requirements - Online & Flex MBAs
The Online MBA Master’s in Business Administration and Flex Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) program both require 48 units. The first year focuses on business fundamentals. Students typically take courses over the summer semester(s). During the second year, students align their individual and professional goals through elective courses and projects.
University Policies
Policies detailed in the current Policies and General Information Bulletin apply.
Admissions Requirements
Admission requirements are detailed in the Admissions section of the current Policies and General Information Bulletin.
MBA Unit Breakdown
| Drucker Signature Platform |
8 Units |
| Management Core |
16 Units |
| General electives |
24 units |
| Total Degree |
48 Units |
Drucker Signature Platform
- Drucker Philosophy (2 units)
- The Practice of Leadership (2 units)
- The Future Imagined (2 units)
- Capstone (2 units)
Management Core
- Business Analytics (4 units)
- Corporate Finance (4 units)
- Creating Effective Organizations or Organizational Behavior (2 units)
- Marketing Management (2 units)
- Operations Management (2 units)
- Strategy (2 units)
Electives (16 units)
Additionally, all Online & Flex MBA students must complete the Financial Accounting milestone before the beginning of their second semester. This may be completed by:
- Submitting the syllabus of a financial accounting course completed in the last 5 years with a grade of B or better from an accredited university
- Submitting evidence of successful completion of a pre-approved Coursera course
- Demonstrating possession of a CPA license
Certificates & Concentration - All MBA programs
Students may earn one or more certificates or concentrations; however no course units may be counted toward more than one certificate or concentration. Not all certificates will be offered in every modality.
Available areas of certificates in the 2024-2025 academic year include:
- Analysis & Decision-Making (certificate)
- Entrepreneurship (certificate)
- Finance (certificate)
- Leadership* (certificate)
- Marketing (certificate)
- People & Strategy (certificate)
- Supply Chain Management (certificate)
*Leadership certificates may be earned by early career MBAs with preapproval from the program director only.
Available concentrations in the 2024-2025 academic year include:
- Human Resource Management (concentration)
- Information Technology Management (concentration)
For details on certificate and concentration requirements, please refer to the departmental handbook.
Students should consult their academic advisor on their eligibility and course requirements. Concentrations may only be added with departmental approval. Course offerings for each concentration vary year to year and cannot be guaranteed.
Departmental Policies
Transfer Credit. The Drucker School does not permit transfer units for its master’s degree. Exceptions include students in approved dual degree programs with Southwestern Law School (10 units) and Art Center College of Design (12 units)