From Karen Schweitzer,
Your Guide to Business School.
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Students preparing to attend an MBA program often wonder what MBA classes they will be required to take and what these classes will entail. The answer will of course vary depending on the school you attend, as well as your specialization. That said, there are a few specific things you can expect to get out of the MBA classroom experience.

A General Business Education
The MBA classes you will be required to take during your first year of study will most likely focus on major business disciplines.

These core classes include:

• Accounting
• Economics
• Finance
• Management
• Marketing
• Organizational Behavior

A Chance to Participate in Class
No matter which school you choose to attend, you will be encouraged and expected to participate in MBA classes. In some cases, a professor will single you out so that you may share your opinions and assessments. In other cases, you will be asked to participate in classroom discussions.

Hands-On Experience
Most MBA classes provide an opportunity to obtain real hands-on experience through the analysis of case studies and real or hypothetical business scenarios. Students are encouraged to apply the knowledge they have acquired in real life and through other MBA classes to the current issue at hand. Above all, everyone on the class learns what it is like to work in a team-oriented environment.

To learn more about the type of MBA classes you will be required to take based on your specialization, visit DegreeDirectory.com.