The Drucker School offers an Master in Business Administration in four programs:

The Early Career 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 Flex MBA is a 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 other MBAs in most cases. Details are below. 

The Online MBA is no longer accepting new students. Both the Early Career and Flex MBAs offer fully online completion options. 

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 Program

The Early Career 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
Total Degree	48 Units

Drucker Signature Platform

• MGT 300/500 Drucker Philosophy (2 units)
• MGT 302/502 Practice of Leadership (2 units)
• MGT 303/503 Future Imagined (2 units)
• Capstone (2 units)

Analysis and Decision-Making

• MGT 310/510 Business Analytics (4 units)
• MGT 316/516 Operations Management (2 units)
• MGT 317 Supply Chain (2 units)
• MGT 355/555 Corporate Finance (4 units)

People and Strategy

• MGT 330 Marketing Management (2 units)
• MGT 370 Organizational Behavior (4 units)
• MGT 385 Strategy (2 units)
• MGT 390 Economics of Strategy (2 units)
• MGT 392 Emerging Technologies (2 units)

Electives (16 units)

 

Additionally, all Early Career MBA students must complete the Financial Accounting milestone before taking Corporate Finance. This may be completed by:

1. 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
2. Submitting evidence of successful completion of a pre-approved Coursera course
3. Demonstrating possession of a CPA license

Degree Requirements - Flex MBA and Online MBA

The Flex Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) and Online Master’s in Business Administration programs 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

• MGT 500/600 Drucker Philosophy (2 units)
• MGT 502/602 Practice of Leadership (2 units)
• MGT 503/603 Future Imagined (2 units)
• Capstone (2 units)

Management Core

• MGT 510/610 Business Analytics (4 units)
• MGT 516/616 Operations Management (2 units)
• MGT 530/630 Marketing Management (2 units)
• MGT 555/655 Corporate Finance (4 units)
• MGT 570 Organizational Behavior or MGT 671 Creating Effective Organizations (2 units)
• MGT 585/685 Strategy (2 units)

 

Electives (24 units)

 

Additionally, all Flex & Online MBA students must complete the Financial Accounting milestone before the beginning of their second semester. This may be completed by:

1. 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
2. Submitting evidence of successful completion of a pre-approved Coursera course
3. 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.

Equivalent coursework transferred in may not be applied toward a certificate; all units must be completed at the Drucker School. 

Available areas of certificates in the 2025-2026 academic year include:

• Analysis & Decision-Making (certificate)
• Entrepreneurship (certificate)
• Finance (certificate)
• Leadership (certificate)
• Marketing (certificate)
• People & Strategy (certificate)

Available concentrations in the 2025-2026 academic year include:

• HR Management (concentration)
• Information Technology in 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. Certificates and concentrations may only be added with departmental approval. Course offerings for each may 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. Students may instead request to waive courses based on prior coursework. For more information, please see the department handbook.