At a Glance: Full-Time MBA Changes Coming This Fall
- Core class requirements were reduced to just the first fall semester to allow for more electives and experiences throughout your time at D'Amore-McKim.
- A reduced core allows for more flexibility to learn things you're interested in both inside and outside your concentrations. You can begin your elective coursework in the spring of your first year, and you'll have 15 credits of free electives (including 3 credits of experiential learning other than your residency).
- More concentrations, which currently include Business Analytics, Corporate Innovation & Venturing, Entrepreneurship, Finance (Corporate Finance or Investments), Healthcare Management, International Business, Leading People & Organizations, Marketing, and Supply Chain Management.
- More residency options, including a three-month residency, a six-month residency, or up to twelve months of residency to suit many different needs.
- Students are now required to take electives outside the business school, because our corporate partners have told us that graduates with interdisciplinary knowledge are highly desirable.
- The credits required to complete your degree have been reduced from 60 to 55, resulting in an overall decrease in program costs for you.
Current Program | Revised Program | |
Total Credits | 60 credits | 55 credits |
Core Curriculum | 36 credits | 16 credits |
Corporate Residency | 6-month or 2×6-month | 3-month, 6-month, 2×6-month |
Concentrations | 15 credits Select one 5-course concentration Entrepreneurship Finance Healthcare Management Marketing Supply Chain | 24 credits Select two 4-course concentrations: Business Analytics Corp. Innovation & Venturing Entrepreneurship Finance Healthcare Management International Business Leading People & Organizations Marketing Supply Chain |
Free Electives | 9 credits | 15 credits 3 credits of experiential learning 6 credits outside D'Amore-McKim |
Sample Student Paths: Which Way to Your MBA?
Based on your residency needs, take one of the following to complete your MBA:
Traditional Residency
Fall Y1 (16 credits)
- Required Core
Spring Y1 (12 Credits)
- Two concentration courses
- Free or Non-DMSB elective
- Experiential learning opportunities
6-Month Residency
- Complete one concentration course during residency.
Spring/Summer Y2 (24 credits)
- Complete both concentrations
- Non-DMSB electives
- Free electives
Dual 28-Month Residency
Fall Y1 (16 credits)
- Required Core
Spring Y1 (12 Credits)
- Two concentration courses
- Free or Non-DMSB elective
- Experiential learning opportunities
2×6-Month Residency
- Complete two concentration courses during residencies.
Spring/Summer Y2 (24 credits)
- Complete both concentrations
- Non-DMSB electives
- Free electives
Accelerated Residency
Fall Y1 (16 credits)
- Required Core
Spring Y1 (12 Credits)
- Two concentration courses
- Free or Non-DMSB elective
- Experiential learning opportunities
3-Month Residency
Spring/Summer Y2 (24 credits)
- Complete both concentrations
- Non-DMSB electives
- Free electives