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Curriculum

Modeled after UC Davis’ highly regarded MBA program, the online Master of Management curriculum equips you with a strong foundation in the functional areas of business, such as accounting, economics, finance, marketing and strategy.

The 36-unit curriculum is composed of nine courses, taken in a particular order. You can earn your Master of Management in just 15 months, 100% online. 

STEM-Designated Master of Management

The merging of business with science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields is powering business innovation in the 21st century.

UC Davis’ STEM-designated online Master of Management reflects our university’s nationally recognized leadership in the STEM fields. Our rigorous curriculum emphasizes quantitative analysis and data-driven decision making, which will prepare you for leadership roles in STEM fields.

You will learn how to apply data analysis to innovate and inform important business decisions — skills that are in high demand among employers, especially those in Northern California and Silicon Valley. 

UC Davis Graduate School of Management students have unique access to other STEM-related opportunities offered at UC Davis—a top-tier research university pioneering in STEM fields.

Here’s what you can expect in the online Master of Management program:

  • Guidance from research faculty and instructors who are diverse thought leaders 

  • Lively interactions with peers in face-to-face online classes

  • A focus on innovation, hands-on experience and trailblazing research 

In the final quarter of the program, you will need to pass a comprehensive examination that tests your mastery of the course material as well as your ability to synthesize learning across key subject areas.

Required courses

  • Individual and Group Dynamics

  • Data Analysis for Managers

  • Markets and the Firm

  • Financial Accounting

  • Marketing Management

  • Tech, Competition and Strategy

  • Financial Theory and Policy

  • Managing for Operational Excellence

  • Organizational Strategy and Structure

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