First year
The eight core courses in the first year develop critical management skills and the core functional skills which form the pillars of operating a business enterprise. During the first year you will develop essential business knowledge that provides a solid foundation for your future in management in a global business environment. This foundation and knowledge will give you the perspective and balance to lead effectively.

Second year
In addition to core courses in the second year, participants have the opportunity to choose between electives from the disciplines offered. MBA students have the option of selecting electives in other Master programmes within RU. The electives give you a chance to broaden your experience and perspective or expand your knowledge in a specific area. A mandatory final group project is to be completed in the last semester. Elective offerings are subject to change.

International electives in the second year
A semester in Shanghai and Madrid MBA students can apply for a semester abroad during their third semester. The seats are limited and can vary from year to year. In recent years, MBA students have attended outstanding Business Schools like CEIBS (www.ceibs.edu) in Shanghai that is consistently ranked as the best business school in Asia. MBA students have also attended semesters at Instituto de Empresa, which consistently ranks among the top 10 European business schools. Taking an exchange semester represents a great opportunity for RU MBA students to gain a thorough insight into new markets

Leadership RoundTab les with Dr. Henry Mintzberg
The RU MBA is a member of a consortium of universities that have partnered to create a highly interactive, action oriented leadership course on “getting it done”. The project is called the “Leadership RoundTables” and is designed, organised and conducted by Professor Henry Mintzberg (McGill University) and Jonathan Gosling (Exeter). This programme, which is conducted each year, is open to a group of students from the RU MBA, McGill (Canada), Exeter University (UK), Egade (Mexico), IE DC (Slovenia), and a few other universities. Participating in this programme is a unique learning and networking opportunity for RU MBAs.

• The MBA Program begins with an intensive three-day seminar that emphasis teambuilding and leadership, while providing students with a practical insight into the program ahead. 
  
• Students who lack experience in the basics of math and accounting are required to attend preparatory seminars on those topics prior to the start of the program.