Sacramento Part-Time MBA Options

The Sacramento Part-Time MBA degree requires 72 units. Students typically take 6-8 units per quarter, and most courses are 1 or 4 units.

  • Virtual evening classes twice each week.
  • Intensive in-person experiences every other Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at our UC Davis Sacramento Health campus or Bishop Ranch campus in San Ramon.

The schedule for our elective courses, summer courses and other course opportunities will vary by term, such as some occurring in the evening, fully remote or hybrid.    

Expected Sacramento Part-Time MBA Schedule*

Fall Qtr Winter Qtr Spring Qtr Summer Qtr

CORE COURSES

  • The Individual and Group Dynamics (4 units)
  • Data Analysis for Managers (4 units)

CORE COURSES

  • Financial Accounting (4 units)
  • Markets and the Firm (4 units)

CORE COURSES

  • Marketing Management (4 units)
  • Financial Theory and Policy (4 units)

ELECTIVES

(normally 6-8 units)

COLLABORATIVE LEADERSHIP PROGRAM**
Fall Qtr Winter Qtr Spring Qtr Summer Qtr

CORE COURSES

  • Articulation and Critical Thinking (4 units)
  • Electives (normally 2-4 units)

CORE COURSES

  • Managing for Operational Excellence (4 units)
  • Organizational Strategy and Structure (4 units)

 

INTERNATIONAL STUDY TRIP OPTION

Study a region then take your lessons learned on a week long tour, including executive meetings, factory visits and other appointments.

CAPSTONE COURSE: INTEGRATED MANAGEMENT (6 units)**

Work on a 10-week team project for companies ranging from Fortune 500 firms to ultra-fast-paced Silicon Valley startups.

ELECTIVES

SHORT INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGE 

Study at one of our many partner schools.

COLLABORATIVE LEADERSHIP PROGRAM***

*Class schedule/format is subject to change.

**As an option, student can take a 10-week Integrated Management Simulation (4 units), which is a more flexible capstone experience based on a simulated management experience.” Learn more about the 10-week Integrated Management Project.

***The Collaborative Leadership Program is a year-long, two-part elective course sequence plus a community service experience that can be completed in either the first or second year.