Full-Time MBA Core Degree Program

Build Holistic Business Expertise. Lead With Integrity. Deliver Real Impact. 

The Baylor University Full-Time MBA Core Degree Plan at the Hankamer School of Business equips you with a strong, well-rounded foundation across every core area of business: finance, strategy, analytics, marketing, operations, and leadership. Designed for early career professionals and career pivoters, this program emphasizes experiential learning, ethical leadership and real‑world decision‑making. 

This is not an abstract MBA. From day one, you will work on live business challenges, collaborate with corporate partners and develop the professional skills needed to lead in today’s global marketplace.  

Why Study the Full-Time MBA Core Degree at Baylor? 

Organizations need leaders who understand the entire business, not just one function. The Core MBA prepares you to think holistically, communicate effectively and make confident, data‑informed decisions across industries. 

In the Core MBA, you will: 

• Develop fluency across all core business disciplines 

• Strengthen leadership, communication and team‑based problem‑solving skills 

• Gain global business perspective through international management coursework 

• Apply classroom learning directly to real companies and real challenges 

A Curriculum Designed for Versatile Business Leadership 

The Core MBA curriculum combines a strong core with flexibility through electives and experiential learning. Students complete foundational coursework during the first summer and fall terms, with the option to pursue a specific area of study such as business analytics, cybersecurity, entrepreneurship and corporate innovation, environmental sustainability and healthcare administration for the remainder of the program. 

You will take Business Frameworks in summer and then choose a mixture of core MBA courses and electives in the fall and spring semesters.  You will pursue an internship in the summer and take a final semester of courses in the next fall semester, completing the degree in just 18 months. 

Core MBA Coursework 

*Taken during the first summer semester entering the program 

** Required for all students with less than two years of work experience. Students with more than two years of work experience may choose an elective in lieu of an internship. 

These courses ensure graduates are confident analyzing financial statements, evaluating markets, managing people and operations, and translating data into strategic action. 

CORE MBA Electives 

You will work with your advisor to select four electives, giving you the flexibility to customize your MBA experience around your professional aspirations. Whether you want to deepen your expertise in entrepreneurship, leadership or design your own concentration, your elective choices allow you to shape a degree plan that aligns with the path you want to pursue. This personalized approach to the CORE MBA ensures your Baylor MBA is both broad in business fundamentals and tailored to the future you envision. 
 
53 Total Hours Required in Program 

Full-Time MBA Career Outcomes 

The Core, Full-Time MBA prepares graduates for leadership across industries, in roles such as: 

• Business Analyst 

• Marketing Manager 

• Operations Manager 

• Financial Analyst 

• Management Consultant 

• Project Manager 

Employers value Baylor MBA graduates for their adaptability, professionalism and ability to connect strategy with execution; skills developed throughout the core MBA experience.  

Take the Next Step 

The Full-Time MBA at Baylor is ideal for students seeking a comprehensive business education with real‑world application, professional development and ethical leadership at its core.