Tailor your MBA focus area to advance your career.
The Isenberg MBA Design-Your-Own Focus is ideal for students seeking a personalized pathway that blends core business knowledge with targeted specialization. This flexible option allows you to select from a wide range of MBA electives, creating a curated set of courses aligned with your interests, goals, and career aspirations. By tailoring your experience, you can build the skills and expertise needed to take the next step in your professional journey—on your terms.
Note: The design-your-own focus area will be listed on your transcript as Specialized Business Focus; it will not be listed on your diploma.
MBA students are required to complete a total of 9 elective credits to establish a focus area. The following list of courses are a sampling of the many electives you can choose from. Please note that these electives are offered on a rotating basis and are subject to change. Connect with your Academic Advisor for current course offerings.
• Generative AI: Business Applications and Strategy
• Business Law
• Entrepreneurship
• Operational Excellence
• AI and Ethics
• Investment Management
• Negotiation Theory and Practice
• Data Management Using Spreadsheets
• Personal Finance - Cash Management
Application Deadlines
| Early Action | Round 1 | Round 2 | Round 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 1 | December 1 | February 1 | April 1 (U.S. applicants only) |
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Follow our step-by-step process to complete your online application.
- Review the program specific admissions requirements.
- Click Apply Now to go to the University's Graduate School site where you can find a link to the secure online application.
- First-time users will need to create an account to start a new application. Note: You can submit your application before you have all your materials ready, simply save and resume your application as you gather required materials.
- After submitting, track your application at the Graduate School Status of Application page.