The Eller MBA Curriculum : Concentrations

With 120 faculty and seven highly reputable academic departments, the Eller College of Management is able to offer a rich mix of elective offerings. If you are interested in gaining breadth in several different academic areas, there are dozens of courses from which to choose — even outside of the Eller College.

If you want depth in a particular area such as MIS or marketing, we encourage you to consider a formal concentration in these areas. Eller MBA concentrations require four elective courses that have been designated by the faculty.

Concentration areas will help you compete effectively in the job market for particular professions. At Eller, your choices include finance, marketing, management information systems (MIS), entrepreneurship, and accounting.
 

Accounting

The accounting concentration is good preparation if you are considering a career in corporate finance, treasury, investment banking, or private equity. Accounting also adds value in careers in investment management, hedge funds, trading, consumer finance, and the government and military sectors. You may also elect to fulfill the CPA requirements from the accounting department while completing your Eller MBA. Visit the Department of Accounting.
 

Entrepreneurship

The McGuire Entrepreneurship Program is highly ranked and recognized for its ability to develop personal and professional attributes critical to success — in any environment — and to nurture and strengthen the capacity to move an idea from concept to commercialization. It is a great choice if you plan to make a career change directly into an entrepreneurial venture, or if you want to return to the corporate setting with a toolkit which will prepare you to innovate from within. Entrepreneurship also adds value if you are considering private equity or management consulting, or if you are entering a smaller company with a strong growth curve. Visit the McGuire Center for Entrepreneurship or view track and course requirements.
 

Finance

The finance department at Eller provides access to a wide portfolio of courses for MBA students. A finance concentration is designed for those interested in careers including investment management, hedge funds, and private equity. It is also a good choice for those considering careers in corporate treasury, retail banking, and consumer finance. Those with solid finance backgrounds often fill management consulting jobs and corporate finance positions in other industries–for example, in mergers and acquisitions in many corporate sectors. View Finance tracks and course requirements.
 

Management Information Systems (MIS)

Management information systems (MIS) is the design and management of information technology (IT) for an organization. It focuses on the best way to enable the organization to meet its goals and business challenges.

MIS professionals are the “communication bridges” between IT and the business community. They analyze, design, implement, and manage IT strategy to help solve business problems.

Enrolling in the MIS/MBA Business Intelligence and Analysis track enables you to gain a competitive edge by learning critical analysis skills and gaining real-world experience in both the business and technology fields.

For more details, view the presentation on the MIS track or view track and course requirements.

Visit the Department of Management Information Systems.
 

Marketing

Regardless of the industry, company, or country where you are employed, or the job function you perform, you gain a competitive advantage by enhancing your understanding of the marketing function. Increasingly, organizations are using marketing strategies, tactics, and tools to differentiate themselves and to compete in the global marketplace. The marketing concentration at Eller will strengthen your MBA education and prepare you for careers in brand management, market research, product development, or other marketing functions. Visit the Department of Marketing or view track and course requirements.