Impactful. Personalized. Global.
Our program is designed to be completed in 2–3 years on a part-time basis for a total of 36–42 units depending on previous business coursework.
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Graduates of the LMU MBA Program will be able to:
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Bring an ethical and diverse perspective to their management of organizations, teams, and individuals through a deep understanding of Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainable Development Goals and what it means to lead “business for good” and create societal impact.
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Demonstrate an entrepreneurial mindset, through creative approaches to managing change, innovation and opportunities emerging on the business landscape. Leaders with this mindset can pivot and understand the importance of strategic agility.
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Apply financial savvy and “know-how” to ensure that the business can operate profitably while making a triple bottom-line impact.
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Build a deep understanding of brand, markets, and customers to analyze and apply principles related to the value chain of product and service development from conception to implementation.
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Utilize advances in technology and operations to impact organizational effectiveness and manage technological change to ensure value creation in the firm.
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Develop organizational and interpersonal skill sets and competencies to effectively lead people and organizations.
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Advance their critical thinking skills and abilities and demonstrate strategic and systems thinking for identifying organizational opportunities and solving business challenges.
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Demonstrate significant advances in communicating and collaborating with a diverse set of stakeholders within and across organizations and communities in which they do business.
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Apply a global perspective to understand and manage opportunities and challenges faced by business in a globally connected world.
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Comprehensive and Customizable
Program Preparation
All LMU College of Business Administration students have complimentary access to Bloomberg Market Concepts, a self-paced introduction to the financial markets. The course takes 8–12 hours to complete and is optional, but highly recommended for incoming MBA students.
Admitted MBA students are encouraged to refresh their Microsoft Excel skills and refine their understanding of business statistics if needed. Students may consult their academic advisor for recommendations.
Core Courses
All MBA Program students complete the following core courses* to build a strong foundation:
- MBAA 6011 - Leadership and Organizational Dynamics
- MBAA 6021 - Financial and Managerial Accounting
- MBAA 6031 - Ethics and the Entrepreneurial Mindset
- MBAA 6041 - Marketing Management
- MBAA 6061 - Global Strategic Management
- MBAA 6071 - Corporate Finance
- MBAA 6081 - Business and Performance Analytics
- MBAA 6091 - Technologies in Business Management
* Students with a business bachelor's degree may waive up to 2 core courses based on previous business coursework.
Emphasis and Electives
MBA students must complete 6 elective courses and have the option to declare an emphasis by completing 3 electives in a specific area. Students may declare up to 2 areas of emphasis; declaring an emphasis is optional.
For MBA elective course offerings, see the University Bulletin. Offerings may vary from year to year based on interest.
- Entrepreneurship
- Finance
- Marketing
- Business Analytics*
- International Business*
* Starting in fall 2025, Business Analytics and International Business will be offered as emphasis and elective options. Details on these courses will be available in spring 2025. If you have questions about specific course offerings, please email our admission team at CBAGrad@lmu.edu.
MBA students are able to take select M.S. in Entrepreneurship and Sustainable Innovation courses for elective credit on a space available basis.
Global Immersion (Optional)
MBA students have the opportunity to participate in a one-week global immersion trip in the summer as part of an international business course, which counts toward elective credits. This course is required for students pursuing an emphasis in International Business and involves an additional program fee plus travel expenses.