Online Master of Business Administration

Explores effective ways to communicate across different constituencies and organizational levels while recognizing the social contexts and implicit assumptions that influence forms of expression. Students identify traits for communication competency and emotional intelligence and rehearse basic rhetorical skills and communication techniques.

This course prepares you to be an effective analyst in a business setting. You will learn to integrate data, judgment, and managerial knowledge in the form of a high-quality analytical spreadsheet model and to analyze that model to quantify the financial and operational implications of managerial choices. You will learn to make sense of large datasets and to communicate actionable managerial insights. We will operate in a business context where productivity, accuracy, and stewardship of spreadsheet model assets are always kept in mind.

This course prepares you to contribute effectively to today’s technology-enabled workplace by understanding how to leverage processes, systems, and data to create business value. Students examine business operations in traditional companies, between firms, and in digital businesses. You consider the perspectives and needs of both start-ups and established organizations.

This course examines how to practice moral decision making by assessing personal and organizational ethical climates and their philosophical foundations and cultures. We will recognize the major theoretical systems that shape western ethical thought and conclude with an intensive case study and student-led presentations on current moral dilemmas in the workplace.

Accounting is the “language of business.” It is a measuring process that communicates, in financial terms, the activities of a business in order to aid decision makers. Financial accounting focuses on accounting information for decision makers outside the organization (e.g., investors, creditors, and regulatory agencies). The key product of this process is a complete set of financial statements and related footnotes. This course is designed as an overview of financial accounting in order to introduce and expand your understanding of accounting information, its framework (and data limitations), and how this information relates to business decision-making.

This course introduces key foundational elements of finance including present value, future value, equilibrium rate of return, overall market interest rates, and risk analysis for financial investments.

You will examine specific applications related to fixed-income securities (bonds), the bond market, equities (stocks), and the stock market. You will also analyze important issues and decision-making techniques for financial management within a typical corporation.

Key topics include the cost of capital, capital budgeting, determining the mix of debt and equity in financing the corporation (the capital structure), and corporate valuation.

This course examines and applies frameworks for understanding the contexts of team operation, management of team development, and the deploying of leadership behaviors that enable high performance in organizations. This course is designed to improve your effectiveness as both a contributor and a leader within organizational team settings.

Learning in this course is accomplished through engagement with assigned readings, reflective writing, case analysis, field research, and in-class activities.

This course considers the complexities of today’s fast-paced, global environment, as marketing remains at its core about creating exchanges. The key to facilitating exchanges and enhancing financial performance in the long term is customer satisfaction.

Composed of lectures, case discussions, breakout sessions, exercises, and guest speakers, this class provides an in-depth study of the principles and practices that help to facilitate these exchanges; as well as the orientation needed to maintain high levels of customer satisfaction. A focus is placed on techniques for collecting, analyzing and applying information toward marketing-related problems. Further attention is placed on how firms develop and leverage a competitive advantage in the marketplace.

This course uses integrative and multi-disciplinary approaches to discuss cutting edge strategic management knowledge. In the course, you will apply strategic management concepts and principles to real businesses. You will use different tools and frameworks to conduct industry-, corporate-, and business-level strategic analyses.

Since strategy is an integrative discipline, it is by design that some of the topics discussed in this class overlap with the materials you have learned in other classes. Such overlapping helps you integrate different knowledge and to improve your understanding of the subject.

Provides an introduction to the theory and processes of negotiation as practiced in a variety of business settings. Negotiation is the art and science of creating and securing an agreement between two or more interdependent parties. The course is designed to expose students to negotiation problems in both domestic and international settings. This is a highly interactive course built around hands-on experiences and presentations as well as discussion and reflection.

The AI Business Applications course introduces the fundamental concepts and practical uses of artificial intelligence in business. Students will explore how AI technologies — such as machine learning, natural language processing, and predictive analytics — are transforming industries, enhancing decision-making, and driving strategic advantages across various business functions, including marketing, finance, operations, and human resources. Through case studies and hands-on exercises, students will gain an understanding of AI's capabilities, limitations, and ethical considerations, in addition to the skills needed to identify, implement, and manage AI solutions in a business context.

A successful presentation of research findings depends not only on the results themselves but also on communication style and technique. Consequently, the purpose, structure, and content of a presentation all require thoughtful consideration. This course gives students a range of opportunities to experiment with different storytelling techniques and modes of persuasion. These include developing a compelling narrative and story meme, designing infographics, selecting interactive elements, and building dashboards and other tools. The course emphasizes hands-on practice over theory, though key texts and readings will serve as a foundational framework for all presentation types. Nearly every class will feature guest speakers from fields like data analytics, project design, brand strategy, and customer relationship management, offering students insight into the latest industry trends and presentation methods.

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Understand how business and life are conducted in diverse international settings by participating in the Global Practicum experience. Get firsthand insights into global business practices, cultural nuances, and economic environments. Engage with local business leaders, visit multinational corporations, and explore the challenges and opportunities of conducting business across borders. You'll build valuable international networks and develop a deeper appreciation for global business dynamics as you navigate in an increasingly interconnected world.

Previous programs have taken students to dynamic locations such as the United Arab Emirates, Belgium, Italy, Spain, the UK, the Netherlands, Chile, and many more.

Online students will have the option to participate in an online Global Business Practicum; an international trip; or, if they reside in the greater San Francisco Bay area, a local international practicum.

The MBA Magis Project is the ultimate culmination of your MBA experience, challenging you to apply everything you’ve learned throughout the program to a real-world business issue. Rooted in the Jesuit principle of “Magis” — discernment, generosity, wise choices, and service to others — this capstone project asks you to go beyond solving problems and consider the broader impact of your work on communities, organizations, and society. In this capstone, you’ll integrate the skills and knowledge gained across disciplines to address a complex business issue. Through structured reflection, you’ll assess how your project contributes to meaningful change and articulate the steps you can take to unlock potential and create lasting value. The MBA Magis Project is more than a test of what you’ve learned — it’s a transformative opportunity to demonstrate your ability to lead with purpose and make an impact.