Second-Year Curriculum
You've set a path toward your goals, established a foundation, and broadened your worldview. Now it's time to deepen your knowledge and direct your MBA toward what matters most.
The second year of our program puts you firmly in the driver's seat. You'll design your own program of study and select from a wide range of electives, experiential courses, and global experiences that prepare you for what's next.
This is your time to test yourself and apply what you've learned in new contexts. You'll combine rigorous academics with practical experience, reflection, and exploration.
Electives
We offer electives and mixed-level courses in nearly every area of business and management. These courses allow you to specialize, explore new interests, and refine your career direction.
You can choose electives that deepen expertise in a functional area, broaden your perspective, or help you develop new skills.
Featured Courses
Each quarter, we highlight select courses that address emerging business challenges, incorporate cutting-edge research, or offer unique experiential learning opportunities. These courses often fill quickly and represent some of the most popular electives among second-year students.
Entrepreneurial Finance
Explore financing strategies for high-growth startups, from seed funding to exit. Learn valuation techniques, term sheet negotiations, and how to structure deals that align entrepreneur and investor interests.
Digital Marketing
Master the tools and strategies driving modern marketing: SEO, social media, content marketing, and analytics. Build campaigns, analyze performance data, and understand how digital channels reshape customer relationships.
Power and Influence
Develop your ability to lead without formal authority. Through case studies and simulations, practice building coalitions, managing stakeholders, and navigating organizational politics with integrity.
Courses by Academic Area
Browse our comprehensive course offerings organized by academic discipline. This represents a sampling of available electives—course offerings and availability may vary by quarter.
Accounting
- •Accounting Information and Management
- •Advanced Financial Accounting
- •Financial Statement Analysis
Finance
- •Asset Pricing
- •Corporate Valuation
- •Entrepreneurial Finance
- •Financial Restructuring
- •Investment Management
- •Private Equity and Venture Capital
- •Real Estate Finance
General & Interdisciplinary
- •Business, Government, and Society
- •Ethics in Management
- •Global Strategy
- •Leadership and Organizational Change
- •Negotiations
- •Political Economy
Economics
- •Applied Macroeconomics
- •Competitive Strategy
- •Market Design
- •Pricing
- •Strategy and Economics
Marketing
- •Consumer Behavior
- •Digital Marketing
- •Marketing Strategy
- •Pricing Strategy
Organizational Behavior
- •Leadership Development
- •Managing Teams
- •Power and Influence
- •Organizational Culture
Operations, Information & Technology
- •Business Process Design
- •Data Analytics
- •Operations Strategy
- •Technology Strategy
Strategy
- •Corporate Strategy
- •Global Strategy
- •Innovation Strategy
- •Mergers and Acquisitions
* Course offerings, titles, and availability are subject to change. Students should consult the course catalog each quarter for the most current information.
Beyond the Classroom
Your second-year education extends well beyond traditional coursework. Many students participate in experiential learning opportunities that bridge theory and practice.
Applied Projects
Work on real consulting engagements with companies, nonprofits, and startups. Tackle live business challenges under faculty guidance.
Global Experiences
Study international business contexts through global immersion programs, study tours, and exchange opportunities with partner schools.
Independent Study
Pursue focused research on a topic of your choice under faculty supervision. Develop deep expertise in an area aligned with your career goals.
Startup Ventures
Launch your own venture with support from faculty advisors, mentors, and the entrepreneurship ecosystem at BIBS.
Design Your Path
The second year is yours to shape. Whether you're deepening expertise, exploring new directions, or launching a venture—you'll have the flexibility and support to pursue what matters most.
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