Electives provide an opportunity to customize your MBA experience. We offer a wide variety of elective options from all facets of business in several different formats designed to fit many schedules. EMBA students can take unlimited electives at no additional tuition charge. We also offer alumni the opportunity to audit elective courses at a significant discount.
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Below are the electives typically offered on EMBA weekends and during the summer. You have the option to cherry-pick the electives that will best serve your professional interests and, if you want to focus on a certain subject, we offer certificates and specializations.
EMBA students also have the opportunity to enroll in elective courses in different programs at Anderson.
UCLA Anderson offers the following certificates and specializations tailored to EMBA students’ different focused professional goals. Please note, to achieve some of these certificates and specializations, you may need to take courses outside the EMBA schedule, which fall on weekdays and weeknights. You have the option to pursue multiple certificates and specializations, depending on your schedule.
Easton Center Technology Management Certificate
Sample Courses:
Beyond elective courses, you can engage with the Easton Technology Management Center. Hear from students and alumni in this field with our EMBA Experience Series: Leaders in Technology with the link below.
Entrepreneurship (E-Track) Certificate
Sample Courses:
Beyond elective courses, you can engage with the Price Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation. Hear from students and alumni in this field with our EMBA Experience Series: Leaders in Entrepreneurship with the link below.
Global Management Certificate
Sample Courses:
Beyond elective courses, you can engage with the Center for Global Management. Hear from students and alumni in this field with our EMBA Experience Series: Leaders in Entrepreneurship with the link below.
Finance Certificate
Sample Courses:
Beyond elective courses, you can engage with the Fink Center for Finance from students and alumni in this field with our EMBA Experience Series: Leaders in Finance with the link below.
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Leaders in Sustainability Certificate
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Beyond elective courses, you can engage with the Institute of the Environment & Sustainability.
Marketing Certificate
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Beyond elective courses, you can engage with the Morrison Center for Marketing and Data Analytics.
Healthcare Specialization
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Beyond elective courses, you can engage with the Healthcare at Anderson. Hear from students and alumni in this field with our EMBA Experience Series: Leaders in Healthcare with the link below.
Real Estate Specialization
Sample Courses:
Beyond elective courses, you can engage with the UCLA Ziman Center for Real Estate. Hear from students and alumni in this field with our EMBA Experience Series: Leaders in Real Estate with the link below.
Entertainment Management Specialization
Sample Courses:
Beyond elective courses, you can engage with the Center for Management of Enterprise in Media, Entertainment & Sports (MEMES). Hear from students and alumni in this field with our EMBA Experience Series: Leaders in Entertainment with the link below.
Social Impact Specialization
Sample Courses:
Beyond elective courses, you can engage with the Impact@Anderson. Hear from students and alumni in this field with our EMBA Experience Series: Leaders in Social Impact with the link below.
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