Enjoy the Flexibility
To Learn at Your Own Pace
The Online MBA at Stanislaus State is designed for flexibility, allowing you to progress at a pace that fits your career and personal commitments. The seven core courses are planned to be offered every fall and spring semester, while three elective courses allow you to customize your degree through a concentration or the General Track. Elective offerings may vary by term based on availability. The Degree Planning Worksheet helps you map course sequencing and plan your path to graduation with confidence.
Online MBA Spring 2026 Schedule
January 27, 2026 - May 15, 2026
| Code | Course | Faculty |
|---|---|---|
| ACC 5110 | Management Accounting (PREQ: ACC 2110) | David Zhu |
| MKT 5410 | Marketing Management (PREQ: MKT 3410) | Saejoon Kim |
|
FIN 5210* |
Managerial Finance (PREQ: FIN 3220, ECON 2510, ACC 5110) |
Tzu-Man (Mandy) Huang |
| OM 5630 | Seminar in Quality & Productivity Management (PREQ: None) | Joseph Akpovi |
| CIS 5620 | Computer Information Systems (PREQ: ACC 2110) | Orestis Panagopoulos |
| MGT 5900** | Integrated Business Strategy (PREQ: See below) | Nan Zhang |
** MGT 5900 is the capstone course and is taken when the following prerequisites are completed: ACC 5110, FIN 5210, MKT 5410, and two of the following: CIS 5620, MGT 5310, or OM 5630. The MBA Director and faculty recommend taking CIS 5620 or an elective with MGT 5900.
| Code | Course Title | Instructor | Concentration |
|---|---|---|---|
| FIN 5250 | Options, Futures, and Swap Contracts (PREQ: FIN 3220) | Andrew Wagner | Finance |
| MKT 5620 | Social Media Marketing (PREQ: MKT 5410) | Junhee Kim | Digital and Social Media Marketing |
| OM 5580 | Seminar in Supply Chain Management (PREQ: None) | Feng Zhou | General Elective |
Summer 2026
June 3, 2026 - August 11, 2026
| Code | Course | Faculty | MBA Core/Concentration |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACC 5040 | Data Analytics for Accounting (PREQ: ACC 5110) | David Zhu | Business Analytics |
| MGT 5310 | Business Org. Theory & Behavior | Ed Hernandez | MBA Core |
| MGT 5630 | HR Info. Systems and People Analytics (PREQ: MGT 5310) | Linda Dunn-Jensen | Human Resources |
| MGT 5650 | Selection, Recruitment, Training & Dev. of HR (PREQ: MGT 5310) | Ed Hernandez | Human Resources |
| MGT 5900 | Integrated Business Strategy | Nan Zhang | MBA Core |
OMBA Elective Courses
As part of the 30-unit MBA program, students complete three elective courses (9 units) that allow them to tailor their degree to their personal interests and professional goals.
You have two options when selecting electives:
-
Pursue a Concentration: Focus your studies in a specific area by completing three designated electives in one of the following concentrations:
- Business Analytics (Available - Fall 2025)
- Digital and Social Media Marketing
- Finance
- Human Resource Management
- Choose the General Track: For more flexibility, select any combination of three electives from across the available concentration areas or from general management offerings. This option is ideal for students who want to build a broader skill set that applies across industries and roles.
Elective offerings may vary by term and are subject to faculty availability and student interest. For the most up-to-date list of available electives, visit the Online MBA Course Schedule.
Upcoming Terms
View elective course offerings for the 2026 - 2027 terms.
(Core courses offered in Fall and Spring semesters)
| Code | Course | Concentration |
|---|---|---|
| FIN 5220 | Security Analysis and Portfolio Management (PREQ: FIN 3220) | Finance |
| MGT 5620 | Compensation and Benefits (PREQ: MGT 5310) | Human Resources |
| MKT 5610 | Digital Marketing (PREQ: MKT 5410) | Digital and Social Media Marketing |
| BUS 5040 | Introduction to Business Analytics (PREQ: MATH 1610) | Business Analytics |
| MKT 5040 | Marketing Analytics (PREQ: BUS 5040) | Business Analytics |
| MGT 5150 | Negotiation Skills (PREQ: None) | General Elective |
| Code | Course | Concentration |
|---|---|---|
| MGT 5610 | Strategic HR Management (PREQ: MGT 5310) | Human Resources |
| Code | Course | Concentration |
|---|---|---|
| FIN 5340 | Financial Markets (PREQ: 3220) | Finance |
| MGT 5660 | Labor Relations & Negotiations (PREQ: MGT 5310 | Human Resources |
| MKT 5630 | Advertising in the Digital Age (PREQ: MKT 5410) | Digital and Social Media Marketing |
| MKT 5430 | International Marketing (PREQ: MKT 5410) | General Elective |
| OM 5040 | Operations Analytics (PREQ: BUS 5040) | Business Analytics |
| Code | Course | Concentration |
|---|---|---|
|
MGT 5650 |
Selection, Recruitment, Training & Dev. (PREQ: MGT 5310) | HR Concentration |
| Code | Course | Concentration |
|---|---|---|
|
ACC 5040 |
Data Analytics for Accounting (PREQ: BUS 5040 & ACC 5110) |
Business Analytics Concentration |
|
BUS 5040 |
Introduction to Business Analytics (PREQ: MATH 1610) |
Business Analytics Concentration |
|
FIN 5330 |
International Financial Management (PREQ: FIN 3220) |
Finance Concentration |
|
MGT 5630 |
HR Info. Systems and People Analytics (PREQ: MGT 5310) |
HR Concentration |
|
MGT 5400 |
Strategic Leadership in Organizations (PREQ: MGT 5310) |
General Elective |
|
MKT 5620 |
Social Media Marketing (PREQ: MKT 5410) |
Digital Marketing Concentration |
Please note: The program intends to schedule all seven MBA core courses each Fall and Spring term. MBA elective courses will be scheduled on a rotational basis. However, unforeseen circumstances may arise that could lead to changes in course offerings without advanced notice.
Updated: January 09, 2026