In the PMBA program, students are required to take set, scheduled core courses with their classmates during the fall and spring semesters.
However, students have the flexibility to take 0-7 graduate credits during any of the 3 summer semesters. Required summer courses include 1 core course + 3 electives during their summer of choice.
Full PMBA curriculum requirements and course descriptions here.
Flexible scheduling in the summers allows students to take summer classes when it’s best for them. Here are some possible course plan scenarios:
Scenario A – Early Summer Start
| Term | Credits | Courses |
|---|---|---|
| Summer 1 (May) | 7 | Marketing (core) & Project Management (elective) |
| Fall Year 1 | 8 | Core courses |
| Spring Year 1 | 7 | Core courses |
| Summer 2 | 7 | Product Development & Business Modeling (electives) |
| Fall Year 2 | 7 | Core courses |
| Spring Year 2 | 7 | Core courses |
| Summer 3 | 0 | - |
| Total | 43 | 24 month completion |
Scenario B – Mid Summer Start
| Term | Credits | Courses |
|---|---|---|
| Summer 1 (June) | 3 | Project Management (elective) |
| Fall Year 1 | 8 | Core courses |
| Spring Year 1 | 7 | Core courses |
| Summer 2 | 7 | Marketing (core) & Business Modeling (elective) |
| Fall Year 2 | 7 | Core courses |
| Spring Year 2 | 7 | Core courses |
| Summer 3 (May) | 4 | Product Development (elective) |
| Total | 43 | 24 month completion |
Scenario C – Fall Start
| Term | Credits | Courses |
|---|---|---|
| Summer 1 | 0 | - |
| Fall Year 1 | 8 | Core courses |
| Spring Year 2 | 7 | Core courses |
| Summer 2 | 7 | Marketing (core) & Project Management (elective) |
| Fall Year 2 | 7 | Core courses |
| Spring Year 2 | 7 | Core courses |
| Summer 3 (May/Aug) | 7 | Product Development & Business Modeling (electives) |
| Total | 43 | 24 month completion |