Graduate Degree Preparation Modeled After Leading M.B.A. Programs
UCSC Extension offers M.B.A. preparatory curriculum modeled after leading graduate business school programs. The courses in this curriculum were developed in conjunction with the world-renowned UCSC Economics Department. Some map directly to campus course offerings.

Earn Degree Credit Toward Leading Bay Area M.B.A.s
M.B.A. programs typically accept limited transfer credit. However, by special arrangement, various pairings of UCSC Extension courses can be combined for this purpose. The schedule below details course combinations accepted by institutions participating in this program. Bay Area business schools recognizing this coursework include:

• California State University, East Bay
• Golden Gate University
• Notre Dame de Namur University
• Saint Mary's College of California
• San Jose State University, School of Business
• Santa Clara University
• UC Berkeley, Haas School of Business Evening Program

Low Cost, No Risk Way to Qualify for M.B.A. Degree Credit
Students can test drive graduate-level coursework at their own pace, without putting their graduate-school transcripts at risk. This allows student to expand or update their knowledge through specific courses or to put themselves firmly on track for an M.B.A. Importantly, since UCSC Extension credit is priced substantially below graduate degree credit, this is an economical path to business school.

Build Your Academic Credentials
A powerful way to advance your candidacy for an M.B.A. is demonstrating your ability to perform at the graduate level in coursework recognized by the school(s) you are interested in attending. Gain confidence knowing that, if you do well, you can apply credits toward a degree. Or if you change your mind, you can always apply completed courses toward a well-regarded UCSC Extension certificate in Business Administration or Accounting.

Benefits of Studying at UCSC

• Begin working toward an M.B.A.
• Seven participating M.B.A. programs
• Only need to commit to one course at a time
• Substantially lower cost per unit
• Test out graduate-level study without risk
• Develop valuable business skills
• Build background in business administration
• Earn Accounting or Business Administation certificate instead

Who Should Attend This Program

• Anyone considering an M.B.A.
• Accountants and bookkeepers
• Recent college grads
• Career changers from any profession

Courses
1. Introduction to Accounting I: Financial Accounting
2. Introduction to Accounting II: Managerial Accounting
3. Microeconomics, Introduction
4. Macroeconomics, Introduction
5. Business Statistics I
6. Business Statistics II
7. Finance I, Fundamentals
8. Intermediate Accounting I
9. Intermediate Accounting II

Recognition by Major Bay Area Business Schools
The Business and Management Department has strategic alliances with M.B.A. programs at:

• California State University, East Bay (1, 2, 5+6)
• Golden Gate University (1+2, 3+4, 5+6)
• Notre Dame de Namur University (1, 2, 3, 4, 5+6)
• Saint Mary's College of California (1, 2, 3+4, 5+6+7)
• San Jose State University, School of Business (3+4, 5+6)
• Santa Clara University (1+8, 2+9, 5+6)
• UC Berkeley, Haas School of Business Evening Program (5+6)

Notes: Numbers denote courses accepted from the above list. When two or more numbers are listed (N+N), the institution specified requires completion of two or more UCSC Extension courses to fulfill one requirement.

If you are applying to a university of an M.B.A., be sure to inquire with the respective university regarding the articulation agreement for updates and changes.

Program Contact
Enroll online now or contact the Business & Management Department for more information: (408) 861-3860 or e-mail program@ucsc-extension.edu.