MicroMBA
The UC San Diego Rady School of Management’s MicroMBA
Interest FormProgram Dates: July - August 2027
Thank you for your interest in the Rady MicroMBA. To receive the 2027 program application when it becomes available, please complete the interest form .
If you have general questions regarding the 2027 MicroMBA program, please direct your inquiries to rsm-micromba@ucsd.edu.
Business is a science at the UC San Diego Rady School of Management, and our MicroMBA program is perfect for graduate students and professionals with STEM backgrounds, providing a unique opportunity to gain exposure to business concepts like operational strategy, finance, analytics, entrepreneurship and more.
You will be introduced to world class researchers who will serve as your instructors, become immersed in our quantitative STEM-designated coursework, learn alongside like minded peers and build your network.
The MicroMBA is an eight-week program, with each course offering a glimpse into the full MBA program at the Rady School of Management. The courses will be held online via ZOOM with select in-person networking opportunities available.
Courses include:
- Accounting for Startups
- Business Analytics and Generative AI
- Corporate Finance
- Financial Decision Making
- Power and Leadership
- Innovation
- Marketing
- Operational Strategy
- Leading with Emotional Intelligence
The program will provide you with essential business tools and insights to bring back to your graduate studies or full time work in science, health or technology.
See what our previous students had to say!:
"The MicroMBA is a great way to expose non-business people to the excellent programs and expertise that Rady has to offer.” - W. Jenkins ‘22
“The professors did a really good job of summing up very heavy topics into short lectures!" - K. Sudqi '22
"I really enjoyed engaging with the faculty and other students in the program.” - A. Phillips '22
The UC San Diego Rady School MicroMBA will prioritize UC San Diego graduate students and postdoctoral fellows, followed by general public applicants.
Program Format
This eight-week, Zoom-based program will take place during July and August. Sessions will be held on Mondays and Wednesdays from 4:30–6:00 p.m. 2027 program dates will be announced in May 2027.
Class Schedule
The schedule below reflects the 2026 program schedule and is provided for reference. The 2027 program schedule will be announced in May 2027.
| # | Day | Date | Time | Title | Faculty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | W | July 8 | 4:30pm – 6:00pm | OptionalOrientation / Resource presentation | |
| 1 | M | July 13 | 4:30pm – 6:00pm | Business Analytics | Vincent Nijs |
| 2 | W | July 15 | 4:30pm – 6:00pm | Leading with Emotional Intelligence | Helen Wang |
| 3 | M | July 20 | 4:30pm – 6:00pm | Strategy 101, Industry Analysis | Anya Samek |
| W | July 22 | 4:30pm – 6:00pm | OptionalOnline Networking Reception | ||
| 4 | M | July 27 | 4:30pm – 6:00pm | Power and Influence via Networks and Networking | Pam Smith |
| 5 | W | July 29 | 4:30pm – 6:30pm | Accounting for Startups** | Eric Floyd |
| 6 | M | August 3 | 4:30pm – 6:00pm | Marketing 1 | Ayelet Gneezy |
| 7 | W | August 5 | 4:30pm – 6:00pm | Marketing 2 | Ayelet Gneezy |
| 8 | M | August 10 | 4:30pm – 6:00pm | Innovation | Vish Krishnan |
| 9 | W | August 12 | 4:30pm – 6:00pm | Operational Strategy | Vish Krishnan |
| 10 | M | August 17 | 4:30pm – 6:00pm | Corporate Finance | Rossen Valkanov |
| 11 | W | August 19 | 4:30pm – 6:00pm | Financial Decision Making | Rossen Valkanov |
| 12 | M | August 24 | 4:30pm – 6:00pm | Airbus Case Study | Rossen Valkanov |
| W | August 26 | 4:30pm – 6:00pm | OptionalClosing Reception |
Pricing
| Program Cost | |
| Standard Rate | $1,500 |
| Discounted Rates | |
| UC San Diego Graduate Students & Postdoctoral Scholars Includes students graduating June 2025 |
$350 |
| UC San Diego Affiliates Includes alumni, staff, faculty and researchers affiliated with: Craig Venter Institute • La Jolla Institute for Immunology • Salk Institute for Biological Studies • Sanford Burnham Prebys • Scripps Research |
$525 |
| Non-UC San Diego Graduate Students & Postdoctoral Scholars | $525 |
| MOU Partners BD • Catalent • City of San Diego • County of San Diego • Junior League of San Diego • MANA de San Diego • Navy Fleet Readiness Center Southwest • Rady Children's Hospital • Scripps Health • UCU |
$1,200 |
| Application Notes | |
| Students: Apply using your university email address, have your student ID# ready | |
| MOU Partners: Apply using your employer email address | |
Attendance Policy & Grades
You must attend 10 of the 12 lectures and two coffee chats in order to receive a certificate of completion. There will be no grades but attendance is tracked.
Upon successful completion of the MicroMBA program, students will receive a verifiable digital credential. The digital credential (badge) may be shared on social media, with colleagues and/or employers in recognition of the achievement. In addition, official university transcripts are available upon request to verify participation in the MicroMBA program.
Class Location
All lectures will be conducted via Zoom.
Coffee Chats
Coffee chats are one-hour, small-group networking sessions with executives, entrepreneurs, and business professionals. Sessions are offered in person or via Zoom at various times throughout the week. At the start of the program, students will receive a list of available coffee chats and can sign up for the sessions that best fit their schedules. Students are required to attend at least two sessions.
2026 Coffee Chat hosts are listed below for reference. 2027 hosts will be announced in July 2027:
| Industry | Host Companies |
|---|---|
| Entertainment & Media | The Walt Disney Company, Universal Music Group |
| Technology | Qualcomm, Intuit |
| Healthcare | Aya Healthcare, Rady Children's Health, Scripps Health |
| Pharmaceuticals & Biotech | AbbVie, Sanford Burnham Prebys, Crinetics Pharmaceuticals, NeoGenomics, Element Biosciences |
| Sports | San Diego Wave FC, San Francisco Giants |
| Government & Public Sector | City of San Diego, Department of Defense |
| Education | UC San Diego |
| Consulting | Analysis Group |
| Nonprofit & Community | San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance, Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank |
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