To develop a specialization, students may select relevant courses at the Fisher School and other schools at the Institute. They may also participate in extracurricular activities that reinforce their experience and networks in their chosen field. The courses listed below are a representative sample of offerings in recent years. The Monterey MBA program has a special focus on entrepreneurial management in international business. Many students attend the Institute because of its distinctive and innovative reputation.
Many faculty have experience in small business and consulting.
Three business assistance centers at the Institute provide services directly to small enterprises and involve students in many of their activities. The yearlong International Business Plan that all students complete represents the creation of a new international business venture. The Institute is situated in a region that has the largest number of rapidly expanding firms in the country. Consequently, many students gravitate naturally to the Entrepreneurial Management concentration. Projections indicate that most growth in US exports during the next 15 years will arise from commerce with Asia and Latin America.