Yale Integrated MBA Curriculum

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The Yale integrated MBA curriculum teaches more than a set of skills. It teaches a new way of looking at the world.

The critical concerns of the global economy—from financial markets to climate change, from globalization to governance, in healthcare, in education, even in entrepreneurial activity—require leaders who can draw on the complexity of the modern business environment to create solutions and seize opportunities. The Yale curriculum is designed to train such leaders.

Broad Perspective. The Yale core curriculum is designed around the cross-functional way contemporary organizations work, rather than the traditional academic silos. Throughout the curriculum, students and faculty approach problems by looking to the broadest possible circle of skills and resources to fashion innovative solutions. Similarly, ethical and moral considerations are factored into every situation, and not relegated to a separate course. Yale faculty work together to deliver a seamless educational experience.

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Leadership and Careers. Leadership is personal, and SOM programs, such as the Leadership Development Program and the Careers course, challenge students to align their professional goals with their values. The small class size and low student-faculty ratio enable each student to draw on the resources of the SOM community.


Deep Expertise. While the core curriculum teaches the essentials of professional management, elective courses allow students to dive deeply into their areas of professional interest. SOM students may take as many electives as they choose at other schools and departments at Yale, opening literally hundreds of options.

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Practical. While encompassing subjects from the basics of team building to the complexities of financial markets, Yale SOM classes look at their subject matter in a rich, realistic context. Many SOM classes make use of Yale-authored online "raw" cases, which reflect actual real-world business scenarios.


Global. A broad understanding of the global economy is vital to every leader. SOM students are required to participate in a first-year, faculty-led International Experience trip. Students also have opportunities to participate in consulting trips abroad and to study at one of four international exchange partner schools. In addition, a diverse student body, having lived and worked in all corners of the world, brings a wealth of experiences into the classroom.


Rigorous. Yale SOM teaches the fundamental skills of management education, from using the capital asset pricing model to creating a value proposition, and holds its students to the highest standards of performance, integrity, and collegiality. Our expectations for our graduates are equally high—that they strive to make a positive difference in the world.