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theonline.mba

A structured business education for modern operators.

Core courses, assessments, electives, and capstone — roughly 10–12 hours a week.

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18

Core courses

52

Weeks

10

Pathways

10–12

Hours / week

Program phases

Four core phases, then electives and capstone. Mastery through projects, not checkboxes.

Phase 01

Weeks 1-4

Foundation

Business foundations, data literacy, and managerial decision habits

Phase 02

Weeks 5-16

Analytical Core

Accounting, finance, economics, marketing analytics, and operations

Phase 03

Weeks 17-24

Management Core

Marketing, operations, supply chains, strategy, and macroeconomics

Phase 04

Weeks 25-40

Leadership Core

Leadership, communication, negotiation, law, ethics, technology, AI, and entrepreneurship

Phase 05

After core

Electives

Learner-selected concentration: entrepreneurship, finance, marketing, product and AI, strategy, leadership, operations, real estate, global policy, or healthcare

Phase 06

Weeks 47-52

Capstone

Integrated operating plan, financial model, and executive presentation

Core courses

Eighteen required courses across foundations, analytics, management, and leadership.

OMBA 101Month 1FoundationBusiness Foundations and Managerial ThinkingEstablishes business language, decision habits, spreadsheet orientation, and managerial problem-solving foundations.3 weeksRead →OMBA 102Month 1FoundationData, Statistics and Managerial DecisionsData literacy, descriptive statistics, probability, inference, and decision analysis for managers.4 weeksRead →ACC 101Month 2Analytical CoreFinancial AccountingFinancial statements, transaction recording, accrual accounting, and statement analysis.3 weeksRead →ACC 102Month 3Analytical CoreManagerial Accounting and ControlCost concepts, budgeting, variance analysis, and decision-relevant costing for managers.3 weeksRead →ECO 101Month 2Analytical CoreMicroeconomics and Competitive MarketsDemand, supply, elasticity, market structure, and strategic microeconomic reasoning.3 weeksRead →ECO 102Month 6Analytical CoreMacroeconomics and the Global Business EnvironmentBusiness cycles, monetary and fiscal policy, global economy, and macro strategy.4 weeksRead →

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12-month study plan

Week-by-week from orientation through capstone studio.

01Business FoundationsManagerial thinking, data literacy, and quantitative habitsFoundationLearning portfolio and diagnostic memo02Accounting and MarketsFinancial accounting and microeconomicsAnalytical CoreFinancial statement analysis memo03Managerial Accounting and FinanceCost systems, budgeting, and corporate financeAnalytical CoreBudget and valuation workbook04Marketing ManagementCustomer value, positioning, and market researchManagement CoreSegmentation and research brief05Operations and Supply ChainsProcess design, quality, and global operationsManagement CoreProcess improvement plan06Strategy and MacroeconomicsCompetitive strategy and the global economyManagement CoreIndustry and macro strategy memo07Leadership and OrganizationsTeams, culture, communication, and negotiationLeadership CoreLeadership reflection and negotiation brief08Technology, AI, and SustainabilityInnovation, digital business, AI, and purposeLeadership CoreTechnology and sustainability strategy brief09Law, Ethics, and GovernanceLegal judgment, ethics, and complianceLeadership CoreEthics and governance case memo10EntrepreneurshipNew venture formation and applied venture projectLeadership CoreVenture opportunity and business model draft11Core IntegrationCross-functional cases and project completionIntegrationIntegrated case portfolio12Capstone StudioIntegrated operating plan and executive presentationCapstoneCapstone presentation and portfolio

Choose your pathway

Founder, AI, finance, product, marketing, leadership. Complete four electives, two in one concentration.

• Entrepreneurship and Venture Capital
• Finance and Investing
• Marketing and Growth
• Product, Technology and AI
• Strategy and Consulting
• Leadership and Organizations
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Role programs

CEO, CFO, and CTO paths sequence the same MBA core and electives for a specific executive job—not a separate degree.

• CEOCEO & General ManagerLead the company: strategy, people, capital, and execution.
• CFOCFO & Finance LeaderOwn the numbers: reporting, planning, capital, and control.
• CTOCTO & Technology LeaderBuild and scale the product and platform the business runs on.