Course
MicroMBA
BUSA-800.55
Program Dates: July 7th - August 20th, 2025
Meeting Days: Mondays and Wednesdays 4:30-6:00 PM
Register by May 22nd for a 10% early bird discount. Applications close June 20th.
Offered in partnership between the UC San Diego Rady School of Management and the Division of Extended Studies, the MicroMBA program provides graduate students and professionals with STEM backgrounds a unique opportunity to gain exposure to key business concepts such as operational strategy, finance, analytics, entrepreneurship, and more - grounded in the scientific approach to business that defines the Rady School.
You will be introduced to world class researchers who will serve as your instructors, become immersed in our quantitative STEM-designated coursework, learn alongside like-minded peers and build your network.
The MicroMBA is a seven-week program, with each course offering a glimpse into the full MBA program at the Rady School of Management. The courses will be held online via ZOOM with select in-person networking opportunities available, but not mandatory.
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Attendance Policy
Students must attend 10 of the 13 total sessions and two coffee chats in order to receive a certificate of completion. There will be no grades, but attendance is tracked.
Upon successful completion of the MicroMBA program, students will receive a verifiable digital credential. The digital credential (badge) may be shared on social media, with colleagues and/or employers in recognition of the achievement. In addition, official university transcripts are available upon request to verify participation in the MicroMBA program.
Program Dates: July 7th - August 20th, 2025
Meeting Days: Mondays and Wednesdays 4:30-6:00 PM
Register by May 22nd for a 10% early bird discount. Applications close June 20th.
Meeting Days: Mondays and Wednesdays 4:30-6:00 PM
Register by May 22nd for a 10% early bird discount. Applications close June 20th.
Offered in partnership between the UC San Diego Rady School of Management and the Division of Extended Studies, the MicroMBA program provides graduate students and professionals with STEM backgrounds a unique opportunity to gain exposure to key business concepts such as operational strategy, finance, analytics, entrepreneurship, and more - grounded in the scientific approach to business that defines the Rady School.
You will be introduced to world class researchers who will serve as your instructors, become immersed in our quantitative STEM-designated coursework, learn alongside like-minded peers and build your network.
The MicroMBA is a seven-week program, with each course offering a glimpse into the full MBA program at the Rady School of Management. The courses will be held online via ZOOM with select in-person networking opportunities available, but not mandatory.
.
Attendance Policy
Students must attend 10 of the 13 total sessions and two coffee chats in order to receive a certificate of completion. There will be no grades, but attendance is tracked.
Upon successful completion of the MicroMBA program, students will receive a verifiable digital credential. The digital credential (badge) may be shared on social media, with colleagues and/or employers in recognition of the achievement. In addition, official university transcripts are available upon request to verify participation in the MicroMBA program.
Program Dates: July 7th - August 20th, 2025
Meeting Days: Mondays and Wednesdays 4:30-6:00 PM
Register by May 22nd for a 10% early bird discount. Applications close June 20th.
What you'll learn
The program includes elements of:
- Accounting for Startups
- Business Analytics
- Corporate Finance
- Financial Decision Making
- Inclusive Leadership
- Innovation
- Marketing
- Operational Strategy
- Storytelling
Course Information
0.00 units
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Price
The cost of this 7-week program is $1500. Students and postdoctoral scholars, along with UC San Diego affiliates, are able to attend at a reduced rate:
- UC San Diego graduate students and postdoctoral scholars: $350 (note, students graduating in June 2025 are still eligible for the student rate)
- UC San Diego affiliates who are not matriculated students/postdoctoral scholars: $525 (note, this includes alumni and researchers associated with key San Diego Mesa collaborators: Craig Venter Institute, La Jolla Institute for Immunology, Salk Institute for Biological Studies, Sanford Burnham Prebys, and Scripps Research)
- Non-UC San Diego graduate students and postdoctoral scholars: $525
*When applying, please use your university email address; and UC San Diego students please be prepared to provide your student ID.