Attendance at an orientation session is mandatory for all incoming students in all MBA program options.
Combined JD/MBA
A student admitted to the combined JD/MBA program spends the first year doing core studies in one program and the second year doing core studies in the other program. The remaining years in the program combine Law and Business courses in a way that will allow the achievement of both degrees in four rather than five years. Course requirements include:
a) MBA courses (45 units):
b) Law courses (83 units):
- Law 400, 402, 403, 404, 406, 407, 408, 410, 503, 505, 507, 508, 509, 510 and 602; and
- a minimum of eight 3-unit electives.
Combined MBT/MBA
Course requirements include:
a) MBA courses (54 units):
b) MBT courses (33 units):
- Medical Graduate Education 601, 602, 603, 604, 605, 606, 607, 608 and 609
- Medical Science 670, 673, 674.01, 674.02 and 678.
Combined MD/MBA
A student admitted to the MD/MBA program spends the first year in the MBA program, completing a minimum of 36 units. A program will be developed for each student under the guidelines of the Leaders in Medicine program. Course requirements include:
a) MBA courses (45 units):
b) MD Courses: Please consult the Leaders in Medicine program.
Combined MPP/MBA
Course requirements include:
a) MBA courses (51 units):
b) MPP courses:
Combined MSW/MBA
Course requirements include:
a) MBA courses (48 units):
b) MSW Courses: See Social Work program description for course requirements.
Combined MN/MBA
Students admitted to the MN/MBA will focus on courses for the MBA during the first year and on MN courses in year two. Typically, the remaining courses required will be completed in year three. Course requirements include:
a) MBA courses (51 units):
b) MN courses (27 units):
Combined MPlan/MBA
Students admitted to the MPlan/MBA will focus on courses for the MBA during the first year and on MPlan courses in years two and three. Typically, the Real Estate Studies specialization will be completed in year four. Course requirements include:
a) MBA courses (54 units):
b) MPlan courses (45 units):
Flexible Grade Option (CG Grade)
Students admitted to a combined MBA program will not be allowed to request the
Flexible Grade Option (CG Grade) for any MBA course that is applicable to their degree; or apply any course awarded a grade of CG towards their MBA graduation requirements.
Students may not choose the CG grade for a course taken extra to load.
The use of the CG grade will not affect students' eligibility for internal awards.