"Being a Full-time Weatherhead MBA student was an extraordinary
experience. I've had the privilege of learning from exceptionally
talented faculty, and have fostered relationships that will last a
lifetime. I know that my Weatherhead MBA will open many doors in my
future."
Ebony Rivers
MBA, 2006
Employer and Title: Kellogg, Category Manager
Undergraduate degree & University: Food Industry Management, Michigan State University
Hometown: Detroit, MI
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Weatherhead's four semester, 57-credit MBA curriculum
is designed for individuals with diverse academic backgrounds and a minimum
of two years work experience. Prior business coursework is not required
for admission, but admitted students without experience in the areas of
finance and/or statistics are encouraged to enroll in intensive
pre-semester prep seminars.
Curriculum:
The full-time MBA curriculum is an integrative approach to learning, providing a solid foundation of functional knowledge necessary for incisive analysis and creative problem-solving. The program is comprised of a combination of core classes and electives.
The outline below indicates topics covered each semester. Click here to learn more about the Core Curriculum classes.
| Pre-Semester |
Stats Prep
Finance Prep
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| Fall Semester I |
Leadership Assessment and Development (LEAD)
Finance & Managerial Accounting
Financial Management
Economics
Statistics & Decision Modeling
Information Design & Management
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| Spring Semester I |
Marketing
Operations Management
Human Value in Organizations
Strategic Issues & Applications
Elective I
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| Fall Semester II |
Action Learning
Elective II
Elective III
Elective IV |
| Spring Semester II |
Elective V
Elective VI
Elective VI
Elective VIII
LEAD Exit (non-credit requirement) |
* Note: Each semester is 15 weeks
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