Santa Clara University

An MBA 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.  Program begins August 2009 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 includes:

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 PM and 7:20 PM.

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 is June 1st.  Application, two letters of recommendation, collegiate transcripts, GMAT and interview required.  Application Checklist>>