Loyola Marymount University will introduce a significantly revised curriculum for its MBA program beginning the Fall 2015. The new revised curriculum will allow students to complete the MBA program in only 24 months rather than giving students a maximum 5-year deadline to complete the program. Students currently enrolled in the program will continue with the old curriculum, while new incoming students for the Fall 2015 will begin this new 24 month program.
The redesign for the program will feature a two-calendar-year program that will be split into two sections. During the first year, classes will be structured as a cohort and will take all core classes together. During the second year, students will have the opportunity to choose from a variety of courses to complete electives and choose an area of emphasis.
The change in curriculum also features an added introductory orientation that will take place over two weekends, as well as skill workshops that will take place on select Saturdays. There will also be an international component required, which will allow students to travel to places like Bonn, Germany and countries in Southeast Asia and Eastern Europe. The new study abroad requirement will also give students a better perspective on what it means to work in a globalized industry. The tuition cost for the program will cost $86,500.
“The new program will offer a more well-rounded MBA experience by incorporating skills that are most in-demand in the workforce such as team building, leadership, communications and international proficiency,” said Natalie Drdek, communications manager of the College of Business Administration.