FLM FAQs for On-Campus MBA students

Focused learning modules provide MBA students with “deep dives” into career-focused topics that have immediate application in the workplace. Each module consists of four courses: one Core class (required as part of the MBA program) plus three electives designed specifically for in-depth coverage of the module topic. The core MBA curriculum plus focused-learning modules are an ideal balance of breadth and depth needed to develop the strategic and analytical knowledge and skills for today’s competitive business environment.

 

Focused-learning modules provide MBA students with in-depth coverage of career-focused topics that are in high demand now and will be into the future such as Business Analytics. Whereas a student could meet concentration requirements by taking any 3 electives within a particular area (e.g., Finance), the learning modules are more focused (e.g., Investments & Private Wealth Management) and are highly attuned to knowledge and skill development that is readily applicable to the workplace. 

 

1. Business Analytics
2. Digital Marketing
3. Investments & Private Wealth Management

 

Yes, all FLMs have a Core MBA class (required as part of the MBA program) that is a prerequisite for subsequent FLM elective courses. FLM elective courses have prerequisites. Please see FLM courses for additional information.

No, FLMs are not required but rather are options that MBA students can develop.

Yes. Since each FLM consists of one Core class plus three electives that we designate as part of the FLM, the three FLM electives can count as your three elective courses. 

Yes. However, if the MBA electives you have completed are not the ones designated for the FLM, you would need to enroll in additional MBA electives to complete the FLM of choice.

Yes. Additional FLMs are being designed and likely will be announced in Spring 2018.

 

Yes.

No.

Yes.

MBA students declare their FLM designation within their graduation paperwork, typically within their last semester in the MBA Program. 

Academic certificates are different than industry-based certifications. The FLM certificate indicates that a student has successfully completed a designated set of academic courses associated with a career-focused topic. A certification typically means that an individual has passed a professional or industry-based test of skills and competencies. As an academic institution, our program offers certificates to recognize successful completion of a designated set of academic courses with content that is readily applicable to the workplace.

FLM Core classes are offered in person and online. All FLM elective courses are offered online only.

Yes. This would require the MBA graduate to complete an MBA re-enrollment form, requesting non-degree (NOD) admission for the FLM certificate program.

 Important to note:

• NOD graduate students do not qualify for Financial Aid/Military funding since all graduate students are required to be enrolled in “degreed” programs to qualify.

• NOD graduate tuition cost is based on the Rutgers “in-state” and “out-of-state” tuition rate.

 

Yes. All on-campus MBAs who began their MBA program prior to the Fall 2017 semester have the option to complete a concentration or an FLM, based on electives that are being offered and concentration or FLM requirements, respectively. MBAs who began their program in the Fall 2017 semester or thereafter only have the FLM option.

 

Yes. However, this may require MBAs who began their program prior to the Fall 2017 semester to take additional elective courses that are designated requirements in the FLM of choice.