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 Overview
Quality, choice, and flexibility are the cornerstones of the California State University, Fullerton MBA. Since 1963, the College of Business and Economics has significantly influenced the lives of successful business leaders through its graduate business programs.
Curriculum
The CSUF MBA program challenges students academically and encourages them to examine their existing values, leadership style, and goals. The 11- to 15-course curriculum has been designed to deliver broad, strategic managerial perspectives, while balancing theory with practical application and strengthening leadership skills. Each student takes six to ten required interdisciplinary courses, four concentration courses, and a business strategy capstone course.
Quality
The College of Business and Economics is one of two schools in the Los Angeles metropolitan area to hold the prestigious dual accreditation in business administration and accounting from AACSB International. This professional accreditation ensures that the MBA program has achieved the highest standards in business education worldwide. Additionally, CSUF has consistently been recognized by the Princeton Review and U.S.News & World Report as one of the top public master's institutions in the West.
Choice
CSUF realizes that no two students are alike and has built four concentration courses into the MBA study plan. Students can select from 11 concentration areas to create a program specific to their individual needs. Students choose accounting, economics, e-commerce, entrepreneurship, finance, information systems, international business, management, management science, marketing, or a general concentration to customize their study plan.
Flexibility
The convenient MBA program offers students the flexibility to choose between full- and part-time study. Depending on their needs, students may switch between full- and part-time course loads to ensure that their education fits their existing lifestyle. All of the semester-long courses are offered on weekdays (Monday-Thursday), either in the late afternoon or evening, so students don't have to sacrifice precious weekend time with family and friends. All courses meet once a week per subject area, providing students with ample time to read, review, and complete homework before the next course meeting. Additionally, the FEMBA program offered at CSUF Irvine Campus offers working professionals a convenient alternative to the traditional program. The FEMBA courses are broken down into six- to eight-week segments. This allows students to take two courses per semester, but only one course at a time.
Real-World Experience
The culmination of the MBA program is the business strategy capstone course. Students put their knowledge and skills to the test as they work in a small team to examine the business practices of a local company. This opportunity moves students out of the classroom and into the workplace as they consult with and then present their findings to the business owner. Final projects have placed in the Small Business Institute's national top ten in 14 of the past 15 years.
MBA program offered
Full- and part-time MBA (full- and part-time options)
Accelerated MBA at CSUF Irvine Campus
Length of program
12-30 months
Modes of study
Full time, part time, and accelerated
Language of instruction
English
Program location
Fullerton, California
Fees
US$55 application fee
Non-resident, full time:
US$9,694-US$11,728/year
California resident, full time: US$3,595/year
Non-resident, part time:
US$4,324-US$6,358/year
Resident, part time: US$2,290/year
Scholarships/funding available
A variety of scholarships is available including the $4,000, merit-based Michael A Reagan scholarship.
Starting dates
Fall, spring
Application procedure
Application information is available online at business.fullerton.edu/admissions. Applicants should have the following:
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
GMAT
TOEFL (570 minimum on the paper-based test)
GPA (2.5 minimum)
Application deadlines
Fall deadline: May 15
Spring deadline: October 31
Boulevard
Fullerton CA 92831, USA
Tel: +1 (1) 714 278 3622
Fax: +1 (1) 714 278 7101
E-mail: mba@fullerton.edu
Web: www.mba.fullerton.edu
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