Adding a specialization allows you to focus your elective choices to gain greater knowledge in high-demand areas of business. Not only does a specialization expand your professional skills, it also helps increase your career marketability.
You can also look to leverage earning a graduate certificate through your specialization coursework! A graduate certificate is an additional earned credential that can be completed within the Online MBA’s 48 credits if specialization elective credits are planned strategically by working with your academic advisor to plan, apply for, and obtain this credential.
Not sure which one to choose? Take your time. You must complete the four foundational MBA courses before you can select a specialization.
| Theme | Finance & Economics | Supply Chain Management | Leadership | Analytics |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Specialization | Computational Finance | Supply Chain Analytics | Leadership Fundamentals | Business Analytics Fundamentals |
| Corporate Finance | Supply Chain Strategy | Leading Change and Innovation | Computational Finance | |
| Financial Economics | Leading Technical Teams | Marketing Analytics | ||
| Supply Chain Analytics |
Your Personal Strengths and Interests
Assess your professional skills and knowledge. What sets you apart? Which specialization suits you?
The Professional Path You've Chosen
Do you plan to go further in your current career? An MBA specialization could help you advance.
Your Ultimate Career Goals
Think about where you'd like to be in five years. Choose a specialization that helps you get there.
Feedback From Your Supervisor
He or she can help you decide which specialization could take you furthest within the organization.
