Online MBA Information

The Online MBA program is 43 credit hours that include 31 hours of core designed to prepare professionals for decision-making in the functional areas of management, and 12 credit hours (4 classes) of track courses or electives to gain an in-depth understanding and expertise of a particular specialized industry, discipline, or field. The online MBA program may be completed on a full-time or part-time basis. For many students whose professional commitments preclude full-time study, pursuing an MBA on a part-time basis is a viable option. Students completing some BBA concentrations may be able to substitute up to two core classes for management electives. View information on core course substitutions.

Requirements for Obtaining an MBA Degree

There are four important requirements for completing each track of the MBA degree at Anderson:

Requirement 1: General Core Coursework

The core consists of 11 courses (31 credit hours). All MBA students must complete these courses.

Requirement 2: Electives Requirements

Twelve credit hours of electives are required. These may all be from one of the tracks offered, or may be a combination of courses from several of the tracks.

Requirement 3: Minimum Graduate Credit Hours

All students admitted need to complete a minimum of 43 graduate credit hours, of which only 12 credit hours may be transferred from another AACSB-accredited graduate school or approved UNM international exchange program.

Requirement 4: Grade Point Average Policy

Students are expected to maintain at least a 3.0 GPA throughout their academic career and must have a 3.0 or higher GPA at graduation.

The Online MBA program is designed so that students will be able to progress through the program at their own pace, typically taking one or two courses per term. Students can complete their 43-credit hour program in as little as 18 months by taking two classes every 8 weeks including the summer semester.

Core Courses

The list of core courses, below, applies to students admitted for the Fall 2021 semester and later.

  • MGMT 501
    Data Driven Decision Making (3 credit hours)
  • MGMT 502
    Financial Accounting & Analysis (3 credit hours)
  • MGMT 504
    Managerial Economics (3 credit hours)
  • MGMT 506
    Managing People in Organizations (3 credit hours)
  • MGMT 508
    Business and Society (3 credit hours)
  • MGMT 511
    Technology and Innovation Management (3 credit hours)
  • MGMT 520
    Operations Design and Decision Making (3 credit hours)
  • MGMT 522
    Managerial Marketing (3 credit hours)
  • MGMT 526
    Financial Decision Making (3 credit hours)
  • MGMT 598
    The Strategic Management Process* (3 credit hours)
  • MGMT 600
    Perspectives on Management and Careers (1 credit hour)

*Prerequisites: MGMT 501, 502, 504, 506, 508, 511, 520, 522, 526, 600

Track Curriculum

Elective Credit Hours

Twelve credit hours of electives are required. These may all be from one of the tracks below, or may be a combination of courses from several of the tracks. Note, the MBA program does not offer concentrations. Elective tracks are not posted on diplomas, transcripts, or any official documentation from UNM.