Program Dates
July 7th - August 20th, 2025
Meeting Days
Mondays and Wednesdays 4:30-6:00 PM
Contact
rsm-micromba@ucsd.edu
Applications close June 20th
Science Meets Strategy
UC San Diego's Rady School of Management, in partnership with the Division of Extended Studies, introduces an innovative seven-week online program specifically designed for graduate students and STEM professionals. This program is a unique opportunity to learn about key business concepts such as operational strategy, finance, analytics, and entrepreneurship. You'll gain important business insights and tools to apply in your graduate studies or full-time roles in science, health, or technology.
Program Highlights
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.
World-class instructors
Learn from renowned researchers at the UC San Diego Rady School of Management.
Quantitative STEM-designated coursework
Dive into data-driven insights to inform your business decisions.
Networking opportunities
Connect with like-minded peers and industry leaders through online and in-person coffee chats (minimum 2 required).
Digital credential upon completion
Showcase your achievement on social media, LinkedIn, or request an official university transcript.
What You'll Learn
Our MicroMBA program covers essential business topics
Accounting for Startups
Business Analytics
Corporate Finance
Financial Decision Making
Inclusive Leadership
Innovation
Marketing
Operational Strategy
Storytelling
Program Details
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.
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.
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.
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.