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Free · Self-paced · Open curriculum<br>theonline.mba<br>A structured business education for modern operators.<br>Core courses, assessments, electives, and capstone — roughly 10–12 hours a week.<br>Start learningView 12-month planExplore curriculum<br>18<br>Core courses
52<br>Weeks
10<br>Pathways
10–12<br>Hours / week
Program phases<br>Four core phases, then electives and capstone. Mastery through projects, not checkboxes.
Phase 01<br>Weeks 1-4<br>Foundation<br>Business foundations, data literacy, and managerial decision habits
Phase 02<br>Weeks 5-16<br>Analytical Core<br>Accounting, finance, economics, marketing analytics, and operations
Phase 03<br>Weeks 17-24<br>Management Core<br>Marketing, operations, supply chains, strategy, and macroeconomics
Phase 04<br>Weeks 25-40<br>Leadership Core<br>Leadership, communication, negotiation, law, ethics, technology, AI, and entrepreneurship
Phase 05<br>After core<br>Electives<br>Learner-selected concentration: entrepreneurship, finance, marketing, product and AI, strategy, leadership, operations, real estate, global policy, or healthcare
Phase 06<br>Weeks 47-52<br>Capstone<br>Integrated operating plan, financial model, and executive presentation
Core courses<br>Eighteen required courses across foundations, analytics, management, and leadership.
OMBA 101Month 1<br>Foundation<br>Business Foundations and Managerial Thinking<br>Establishes business language, decision habits, spreadsheet orientation, and managerial problem-solving foundations.<br>3 weeks<br>Read →
OMBA 102Month 1<br>Foundation<br>Data, Statistics and Managerial Decisions<br>Data literacy, descriptive statistics, probability, inference, and decision analysis for managers.<br>4 weeks<br>Read →
ACC 101Month 2<br>Analytical Core<br>Financial Accounting<br>Financial statements, transaction recording, accrual accounting, and statement analysis.<br>3 weeks<br>Read →
ACC 102Month 3<br>Analytical Core<br>Managerial Accounting and Control<br>Cost concepts, budgeting, variance analysis, and decision-relevant costing for managers.<br>3 weeks<br>Read →
ECO 101Month 2<br>Analytical Core<br>Microeconomics and Competitive Markets<br>Demand, supply, elasticity, market structure, and strategic microeconomic reasoning.<br>3 weeks<br>Read →
ECO 102Month 6<br>Analytical Core<br>Macroeconomics and the Global Business Environment<br>Business cycles, monetary and fiscal policy, global economy, and macro strategy.<br>4 weeks<br>Read →
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12-month study plan<br>Week-by-week from orientation through capstone studio.
01Business Foundations<br>Managerial thinking, data literacy, and quantitative habits
Foundation<br>Learning portfolio and diagnostic memo
02Accounting and Markets<br>Financial accounting and microeconomics
Analytical Core<br>Financial statement analysis memo
03Managerial Accounting and Finance<br>Cost systems, budgeting, and corporate finance
Analytical Core<br>Budget and valuation workbook
04Marketing Management<br>Customer value, positioning, and market research
Management Core<br>Segmentation and research brief
05Operations and Supply Chains<br>Process design, quality, and global operations
Management Core<br>Process improvement plan
06Strategy and Macroeconomics<br>Competitive strategy and the global economy
Management Core<br>Industry and macro strategy memo
07Leadership and Organizations<br>Teams, culture, communication, and negotiation
Leadership Core<br>Leadership reflection and negotiation brief
08Technology, AI, and Sustainability<br>Innovation, digital business, AI, and purpose
Leadership Core<br>Technology and sustainability strategy brief
09Law, Ethics, and Governance<br>Legal judgment, ethics, and compliance
Leadership Core<br>Ethics and governance case memo
10Entrepreneurship<br>New venture formation and applied venture project
Leadership Core<br>Venture opportunity and business model draft
11Core Integration<br>Cross-functional cases and project completion
Integration<br>Integrated case portfolio
12Capstone Studio<br>Integrated operating plan and executive presentation
Capstone<br>Capstone presentation and portfolio
Choose your pathway<br>Founder, AI, finance, product, marketing, leadership. Complete four electives, two in one concentration.
Entrepreneurship and Venture Capital<br>Finance and Investing<br>Marketing and Growth<br>Product, Technology and AI<br>Strategy and Consulting<br>Leadership and Organizations<br>View elective pathways
Role programs<br>CEO, CFO, and CTO paths sequence the same MBA core and electives for a specific executive job—not a separate degree.
CEO<br>CEO & General Manager<br>Lead the company: strategy, people, capital, and execution.
CFO<br>CFO & Finance Leader<br>Own the numbers: reporting, planning, capital, and control.
CTO<br>CTO & Technology Leader<br>Build and scale the product and platform the business runs on.
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