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Evening MBA Academics

This page contains information on Foster Evening MBA degree requirements, available courses at the Foster School, and how to enroll in classes. You will also find links to academic-related MBA forms. Click on each heading to learn more.

The Evening MBA comprises 13 required Core courses (47 credits) and 8 Elective courses (32 credits) for a total of 21 courses (79 credits).

Below is a schematic overview of the program requirements. Students may vary from this plan depending on which quarters Elective courses are taken.

YEAR 1 AUTUMN WINTER SPRING
ACCTG 500 (4 credits) FIN 502 (4 credits) ACCTG 501 (4 credits)
BECON 500 (4 credits) MGMT 510 (2 credits) MKTG 501 (4 credits)
QMETH 500 (4 credits)
YEAR 2 AUTUMN WINTER SPRING
MGMT 500 (4 credits) MGMT 502 (4 credits) BECON 501 (4 credits)
OPMGT 502 (3 credits) MGMT 504 (4 credits) Elective (4 credits)
QMETH 501 (2 credits)
YEAR 3 AUTUMN WINTER SPRING
Elective (4 credits) Elective (4 credits) Elective (4 credits)
Elective (4 credits) Elective (4 credits) Elective (4 credits)
Elective (4 credits)
*Additional Requirement: Case Competition

 

The Evening MBA comprises 15 required Core courses (48 credits) and 7 Elective courses (28 credits) for a total of 22 courses (76 credits).

Below is a schematic overview of the program requirements. Students may vary from this plan depending on which quarters Elective courses are taken.

YEAR 1 AUTUMN WINTER SPRING
ACCTG 500 (4 credits) FIN 502 (4 credits) ACCTG 501 (3 credits)
BECON 500 (4 credits) MGMT 510 (2 credits) BCMU 501 (1 credit)
QMETH 500 (4 credits) MKTG 501 (4 credits)
YEAR 2 AUTUMN WINTER SPRING
MGMT 500 (4 credits) MGMT 502 (4 credits) BECON 501 (3 credits)
OPMGT 502 (3 credits) MGMT 504 (4 credits) IS 500 (2 credits)
QMETH 501 (2 credits) Elective (4 credits)
YEAR 3 AUTUMN WINTER SPRING
Elective (4 credits) Elective (4 credits) Elective (4 credits)
Elective (4 credits) Elective (4 credits) Elective (4 credits)
*Additional Requirement: Case Competition

 

Core Courses

Below are links to the Evening MBA Core curriculum and Core course schedules, as well as the quarterly Core section and team assignments.

Elective Courses

The following pages contain information about MBA Electives.

Independent Study Use Independent Study to pursue subjects or topics not offered in a regularly scheduled course. Please review the Independent Study webpage for forms and detailed information about the Independent Study process.
Master’s Degree Request Complete the online Master’s Degree Request form (found on the Graduate School website) in the quarter you plan to graduate. Additional details are also available on the MBA Graduation webpage.
Non-MBA Class Request Form (pdf) Use this form if you wish to take a course outside the MBA Program and count it toward your degree requirements. Please check the list of pre-approved non-MBA courses, which do not require this form. Submit the completed form to the MBA Program Office at least one month prior to start of the quarter. Approval is required before the course begins.
UW Registrar Forms The UW Registrar provides access to assorted forms for registration, student life, and records such as consent forms and refund applications.