Last updated: March 26, 2026
General Elective (any iMBA)
Program-level details: See program/curriculum.md
Status: Final Students select from existing iMBA course catalog. No MSBAi-specific development needed.
Overview
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Credits | 4 |
| Semester | Spring 2027 (Weeks 9-16) |
| Type | Elective |
| Selection | Student choice from iMBA course catalog |
Description
Students select one 4-credit course from the broader iMBA catalog to complement their MSBAi core coursework. This elective allows students to pursue individual interests — whether deepening a domain specialization (finance, marketing, strategy) or broadening their business acumen.
Program Requirements
- Course must be a 4-credit iMBA offering available in Spring 2027
- Students should consult with their advisor to select a course that aligns with their career transition goals
- All iMBA elective courses follow the same 8-week format and assessment standards
Recommended Electives for Career Pivoters
Students pivoting into analytics from non-business backgrounds are encouraged to select an iMBA course that builds business domain knowledge in their target industry:
| Target Role | Recommended iMBA Area | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Financial analyst / risk analyst | Financial analysis or accounting | Builds domain vocabulary and financial modeling context |
| Marketing analyst | Digital marketing or consumer behavior | Connects analytics to marketing decision-making |
| Operations / supply chain analyst | Operations management | Builds understanding of process optimization |
| General business analyst | Strategy or organizational behavior | Broadens business acumen for cross-functional roles |
Students with existing business backgrounds (e.g., pivoting from marketing management into marketing analytics) may prefer a course that deepens technical skills instead. Consult with your advisor to select the best fit for your career transition goals.
| Course Sequence: ← Quantum Computing for Optimization | Next: BADM 557 — Business Intelligence → |