Curriculum

MIT Sloan's MBA curriculum grew out of our conviction that, in education as in business, leadership belongs to those who reject the comfort of the status quo. Therefore, the MIT curriculum is one that encourages freedom of choice and experimentation. After the powerful, shared experience of the first-semester core, students are free to construct a highly personalized course of study. In addition to the analytic rigor you would expect from MIT, we offer a sharp focus on the demands of actual business problems, and an array of new opportunities to practice skills of leadership and to connect with the world of business practice.

While we offer a wide variety of courses, each one exemplifies our commitment to balancing innovative ideas and theories with real-world application.

Entrepreneurship & Innovation Track (E&I)

The new E&I track focuses on launching and developing emerging technology companies. E&I students immerse themselves in a rigorous curriculum led by distinguished faculty and thought leaders in the field. The program — consisting of four required courses and six additional electives — is highlighted by weekly dinners and access to key faculty and leaders in entrepreneurship and venture capital. E&I students receive a Certificate in Entrepreneurship and Innovation in addition to the MBA degree.
Entrepreneurship and Innovation Program >>

Track in Finance

Within the MIT Sloan School's MBA Program, the Finance Group offers the Track in Finance, which consists of required courses, electives, and extra-curricular activities designed to prepare MBA students for careers in the finance industry. Any MBA candidate may elect to participate in the Track in Finance and, upon completion of the track requirements, will receive a Track in Finance Certificate in addition to their MBA degree.
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Global Entrepreneurship (G-Lab)

G-Lab is a landmark program that links teams of MIT Sloan MBA students with entrepreneurs in emerging nations. The students share their knowledge, experience, and research with these business owners, helping them to design market strategies, rethink practices and priorities, and devise solutions to specific challenges. Meanwhile, the students get intensive training in challenging global environments where they put to use the skills they have developed in business and global networking.
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Sloan Innovation Period (SIP)

SIP provides a marked contrast to traditional classroom activities — enabling students to hear directly from faculty about cutting-edge research and to participate in intensive leadership seminars. SIP also provides a forum for students to develop general business knowledge and exposes them to a wide variety of speakers, presentations, and events.
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Sustainability Lab (S-Lab)

Utilizing a collaborative, interdisciplinary approach to sustainability challenges, S-Lab is jointly taught by seven of the School's top faculty and features opportunities to work with a variety of companies as they confront environmental and social business challenges.
Sustainability at MIT Sloan Web site >>