Santa Clara University

For Recent College Graduates

The Professional Advancement Career Edge (PACE) MBA Program

The Cohort

The PACE program consists of two cohorts and is a two quarter cohort experience.  The next program begins August 2010 and each cohort - one full-time and one part-time, will consist of 30-35 recent college graduates who have entered the work force.  To be eligible, applicants must have fewer than three years of work experience.

PACE MBA Curriculum

Students will take at least one course each quarter with the cohort.  Select additional workshops and seminars pertinent to millennial demographics and acclimation to the workforce are taken.

After two quarters, the PACE students complete remaining coursework within the Evening MBA Program.

Evening MBA Curriculum

Students develop breadth of understanding through course work in accounting, economics, finance, management, marketing and operations, and management information systems.  Depending on prior academic work, students complete a minimum of 49 graduate units and a maximum of 70 graduate units to receive the MBA degree.  Depth in knowledge comes from functional cross-disciplinary areas.
Concentrations include the following:
    Accounting
    Entrepreneurship
    Finance
    Food and Agribusiness
    International Business
    Leading People and Organizations
    Managing Technology and Innovation
    Marketing Management
    Supply Chain Management

Meeting Time and Program Length

Fall Admission for PACE students.  Complete the degree in as little as two years, or take up to six years, by attending evening classes, Monday through Thursday, with classes beginning at 5:45 p.m. and 7:20 p.m.

Program Cost

Tuition for 2009-2010 is $2,352 per three-unit quarter class ($784/per unit).

Application Requirements

Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis.  Deadline for submission for fall 2010 is June 1, 2010.  Application, two letters of recommendation, collegiate transcripts, GMAT and interview required. Application Checklist>>