Undergraduate Programs

Meet the Undergraduate Education Staff

_{You are always welcome to contact anyone from our office regarding questions you may have about Course 15 or otherwise.} 

Smart enough to know that we're smarter together

The MIT Sloan undergraduate program provides an academic experience where students learn how to bring business perspectives to their technical and quantitative expertise. Our program is designed to provide students with a deep understanding of management education grounded in the scientific method. 

Our community is important to us

We are committed to creating learning environments that are inclusive, welcoming, supportive, and empowering for all students who are majoring, minoring, or interested in learning more about Course 15. It is through these core values that we hope to provide a platform for members of our community to engage in the work of making a better world. 

Student Advisory Board

The Student Advisory Board (SAB) is a student group that is comprised of Course 15 students. The members of the SAB volunteer their time to represent the Sloan Undergraduate community. The Board provides the Undergraduate Education Office with valuable feedback about classes, events and other initiatives that lend to sustaining the sense of community and academic excellence that typifies the Course 15 experience. 

Updates from the SAB

Before the COVID-19 pandemic, the Advisory Board discussed what kinds of activities, behaviors, and experiences allow for undergraduates to a successful career exploration process. Finding a job is an important outcome, and what the Advisory Board surfaced during the October meeting is that there are many paths, people, and events that play critical roles in not only discovering what MIT students want to do but also who MIT students can be. Here is a list of the experiences that the Advisory Board identified as important to an MIT student's career exploration process. Below are some photos from October's meeting. 

Student Profiles

MIT Sloan Undergraduate Education Climate Study

Looking to broaden the ways in which we can get feedback about Course 15, this past summer we put together a climate survey. The survey would serve as a way to collect more information about some specific questions we had about how our community experiences Course 15. Below you will find a report that contains information regarding the breakdown of students who filled out the survey, their responses, summary of those responses, and some brief reflections on what the responses might indicate: areas that we seem to be performing well, potential blind spots, and where we can make improvements. These survey responses are of great importance in our efforts to build community and create a culture that reflects our communal aspirations.

Interested in Taking a Course 15 Class?

Information on Registering / PRERegistering for a course 15 Class

Roadmaps for Course 15 Single and Double Majors

Roadmaps for Single and Double Majors

Management for the
Science-Minded

Grounded in the scientific method. Backed by a quantitative foundation. And refined in the real world. Course 15 was established more than 100 years ago to give MIT students a timeless advantage: practical business skills to make ideas matter. Choose a major or minor in management, business analytics, or finance. Sit shoulder-to-shoulder with graduate students who bring real-world work experience to the classroom. Participate in class discussions that mimic workplace environments where teams of diverse experience, levels, and expertise work together.

With three majors and three minors available to MIT undergraduates, you can bring your startup to life, your best prototypes to market, and be positioned to lead, in and for the world.

Interested in joining Course 15? Curriculum information is below. Email us to schedule an appointment.

15.000 - Explorations in Management

15.000 is a 3-unit course designed for first-year undergraduates so that they can learn about the Sloan majors as well as learn about the disciplines we teach at Sloan. The course is also constructed to provide students with a community of peers, staff, and faculty that they get to know throughout the course of the semester. 

15.000 provides a broad introduction to the various aspects of management including analytics, accounting and finance, operations, marketing, entrepreneurship and leadership, organizations, economics, systems dynamics, and negotiation and communication. Introduces the field of management through a variety of experiences, including management games (simulations), cases, and discussions led by industry experts. Our course also reviews the three undergraduate majors offered by Sloan as well as the broad scope of opportunities that come with deciding to pursue a career in management. In addition to the exploration of Sloan disciplines, we invite current Course 15 students, alumni, and various MIT partners to class to empower students to reflect and design their own plan for academic success here at the Institute. 

Explorations in Management - Career Night

On Mach 18, 2019 our Career in Explorations class hosted a Career Night. Students in the class had the opportunity to meet 11 MIT alumni that were enrolled in Course 15 as undergraduates. Students and alumni spent the evening discussing the Course 15 program, UROPs (Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program), and career paths after graduation. Our Course 15 alumni represented a myriad of fields including but not limited to entrepreneurship, management, finance, and analytics. 

The foundation for business starts here

The 15-1 Management is comprehensive, yet flexible. Study foundational subjects including communications, accounting, microeconomics, organizational processes, probability, and statistics. Tailor your education towards either a deep dive in a specific subject area or a cross-discipline concentration.

Double Major Roadmaps, 15-1 with

Mechanical Engineering 2-A | Electrical Engineering & Computer Science 6-2 | Computer Science & Engineering 6-3 | Artificial Intelligence & Decision Making 6-4 | Computation and Cognition 6-9 | Computer Science, Economics and Data Science 6-14 | Economics 14-1 | Mathematical Economics 14-2 | Mathematics 18 | Mathematics with Computer Science 18C | Biological Engineering 20

Data-based decisions for tough challenges

We live in an increasingly connected world with greater access to data than ever before. With 15-2 Business Analytics, you learn different approaches to make sense of complex data and uncertainty. You focus on how to make informed data-driven decisions by using efficient business practices. Heavy on quantitative research and rigor, you will be prepared to think critically and use data in meaningful ways that improve organizations.

Double Major Roadmaps, 15-2 with

Mechanical Engineering 2-A | Electrical Engineering & Computer Science 6-2 | Computer Science & Engineering 6-3 | Artificial Intelligence & Decision Making 6-4 | Computation and Cognition 6-9 | Computer Science, Economics and Data Science 6-14 | Economics 14-1 | Mathematical Economics 14-2 | Mathematics 18 | Mathematics with Computer Science 18C | Biological Engineering 20

Shape your mind, then shape markets

At the intersection of economics, strategy, and accounting, finance looks at how to keep markets and organizations operating efficiently. The 15-3 major in finance prepares you for a career in finance, from managerial finance to corporate finance to algorithmic trading to emerging finance technologies. Lab and communications subjects help you apply the tools of finance to industry. The restricted electives give you flexibility to focus on certain areas or explore topics that complement finance.

Double Major Roadmaps, 15-3 with

Mechanical Engineering 2-A | Electrical Engineering & Computer Science 6-2 | Computer Science & Engineering 6-3 | Artificial Intelligence & Decision Making 6-4 |Computation and Cognition 6-9 | Computer Science, Economics and Data Science 6-14 | Economics 14-1 | Mathematical Economics 14-2 | Mathematics 18 | Mathematics with Computer Science 18C | Biological Engineering 20

Course 15 Advisor Corner and Information Guide

Registration

Online Registration
MIT Class Schedule
MIT Sloan Classes 
Add/Drop Process

Academic Requirements:

• GIRS: General Institute requirements
• HASS: Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences
• REST: Restricted Electives in Science and Technology
• CI-M: Communication-Intensive for the Major

Deadlines & Important Dates

For all important Institute dates please refer to the MIT Academic Calendar.

08/28/23 – Fall Registration Opens

09/05/23 - Registration Day

09/06/23 – First Day of Classes 

09/08/23 – Registration Deadline

10/06/23 – Add Date: Last day to ADD subjects to registration

11/22/23 – Drop Date: Last day to DROP subjects from registration

12/01/23 – Pre-Registration for Spring Term and IAP

12/08/23 – Subjects with final exam: No test may be given and no assignments shall fall due after this date

12/13/23 – Last Day of Classes

12/18/23 – 12/22/23 – Final Exam Period

01/08/24 -  Spring Pre-Registration Deadline

01/10/24 -  Grade Deadline

Supplemental Materials For Each Major

15-1 - Management
Major Requirements
Concentration Form 
15-2 - Business Analytics
Major Requirements
Restricted Electives
15-3 - Finance
Major Requirements

Resources for Commonly Asked Questions

• Double Major Roadmaps
  • Cross Registration With Other Institutions
  • Flexible P/NR Grading Option
  • Junior P/D/F Options
  • Grading Policy for the Classes of 2023-2025
  • Changing a grade
  • Transfer Credit. Transfer Credit Form
  • Course Exceptions? Contact Scott Alessandro at salessan@mit.edu or Karyn Glemaud-Anis at kglemaud@mit.edu

Community Resources and Support

• Course Road [Student Degree Planning]
• Hydrant [Student Schedule Planner]
• Career Advising & Professional Development
  • Handshake (job/internship portal)
  • MySloan
  • MIT Alumni Directory
  • MIT Advisors Hub
• Student Support Services (S3)
• Student Mental Health & Counseling

Other Important Resources and Opportunities

• Study Abroad
• MISTI (MIT International Science and Technology Initiatives)
• NEET (New Engineering Education Transformation)
• GEL (Gordon Engineering Leadership Program)
• IAP Programs 
• Israel Lab
• UPOP (Undergraduate Practice Opportunities Program)
• iDiplomats

Prospective Students

MIT admits some of the best and brightest students in the world.  All undergraduate students enter MIT undeclared and students are not admitted directly to MIT Sloan. Therefore, please visit the Admissions Office home page to apply to MIT.  All MIT undergraduates can take classes at MIT Sloan beginning their first semester; students select a major at the end of their first year. If you are a current MIT undergraduate considering a Course 15 major or minor, please contact our office.

What Can You Do with Course 15?

Valued for their ability to think analytically and communicate effectively to creatively solve problems, Course 15 students graduate prepared for both short- and long-term career success in a changing global landscape. All Course 15 students find a job after graduation; we can help you discover your career path.

MIT is a global hub of innovation in management, analytics, finance, entrepreneurship, and technology. As an MIT student, you are part of this dynamic ecosystem; when you graduate, you’ll be welcomed into the vast alumni network.

Preparing for Your Career Starts Now

Internships, externships, UROPs, info sessions, coffee chats… there are many steps in career exploration. Resources at MIT will help guide the way.

Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP)

Participate in a research experience with faculty through UROP. This is a great option for students who are exploring career opportunities and would like to work for a short amount of time (summer or IAP), or pursue a semester-long research project that complements coursework.

Email us for a list of current UROP opportunities: ugeducation@sloan.mit.edu

Career Resources

The MIT Career Advising and Professional Development Office (CAPD) hosts company presentations and facilitates companies’ recruiting schedules. Our office supplements CAPD resources with additional industry information and co-curricular guidance. The vast MIT Sloan student network cultivated in the classroom and community are also major assets to your internships and job search.

Internships and Externships

While many students pursue conventional career paths, we encourage you to explore multiple interests and not feel limited by your major or minor. Internships (often during the summers after sophomore and junior years) and externships (during January IAP) will help you try out an industry and function, and also experience different company cultures to find one that fits your career goals.

Starting Your Own Company

Interested in the entrepreneurship and innovation space? There are many opportunities at MIT to connect with start-ups or create your own company, ranging from Course 15 classes to many interdisciplinary centers and funds across campus. Why go alone when you can collaborate with an entire community?

• MIT Innovation Initiative
• Martin Trust Center for MIT Entrepreneurship
• Sandbox Innovation Fund
• PKG Center

iDips Program

Each year, hundreds of MIT students pursue international opportunities through study abroad programs like MIT International Science and Technology Initiatives (MISTI).

MIT Innovation Diplomats (iDiplomats) is a summer internship that builds on existing global programs, such as MISTI, at MIT. The objective of iDiplomats is to equip students with Innovation Ecosystem Frameworks, knowledge, and tools they can use in preparation for their global activities, while on the summer internship, and later in their careers as innovators in a range of professions and locations. Through iDiplomats, students will be prepared to explore how stakeholders in the innovation economies come together to create conditions for innovation-driven prosperity across international cultures and policies. Learn more about iDiplomats by clicking the link below. 
The MIT iDiplomats Program

Finding Your Path

Course 15 curricula provide a strong foundation for multiple career paths. Regardless of which major or minor you choose, your distinct skills and experiences at MIT will help build your own unique path. There’s no one exactly like you, which is why our office is here to help you navigate academic decisions that will ultimately lead to a great career. All Course 15 students find a job after graduation; we want to know what excites you!

• Curious about consulting, operations, finance, strategy, marketing, or starting your own business? 15-1 Management allows for broad exploration followed by a concentrated focus of your choice.
• Investigating a technical or applied role in operations, statistics, machine learning, artificial intelligence, and data science? 15-2 Business Analytics provides the foundation.
• Focused on finance, perhaps in investment banking, asset management, venture capital, consulting firms? 15-3 Finance will guide the way.

Course 15 opens students to a wide network of opportunity. Here are some of the companies where our students have received internships or full-time positions.