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1 Academic Year College of Business & Public Management Graduate Business Programs Matthew Jordan MBA 06 Corporate Security Director Parsons Bahjat (Ben) Alayyan MBA 14 Audit Associate MJF & Associates Adriana Nevarez-Enriquez MSLM 15 Self-Employed Entrepreneur Jennifer Salas MBA 09 Executive Assistant Commercial Term Lending Division J.P. Morgan Chase

2 Master of Business Administration Master of Science, Accounting Master of Science, Leadership and Management Kaiea Medeiros MSLM 14 Freshman Football Coach Claremont High School Erika Hernandez MBA 15 Financial Analyst II UC Riverside Rhonda Nelson MBA 91 Director, Global Manufacturing and Logistics Northrop Grumman Cynthia Lugo MSLM 14 Student

3 I can t complain about the money I ve spent on tuition because I feel that the University has made every dollar count. Erika Hernandez MBA 15 Financial Analyst II UC Riverside Watch Erika s Video laverne.edu/mba KNOWING SHE WANTED TO PURSUE A MASTER S degree in business, Erika Hernandez naturally looked at the options that were offered by the university at which she is employed. She did her homework and found that high costs, lack of flexibility, and rigid enrollment practices were prevalent. Hernandez says she did not want to believe all master s programs were the same. Then, her focus shifted to the University of La Verne. I fell in love with everything about La Verne s Online MBA for Experienced Professionals, she said. Hernandez was impressed with La Verne s entire procedure, noting the attention given to each student, from when I requested information, the admission process, the flexibility of class schedules, and numerous [on ground] locations extra flexibility and options are blessings to working professionals like me. Hernandez also praised the learning experience, reflecting that her professors are more than just professors, they are like mentors. Moreover, classes that include working professionals and professors who teach from experience and not just theory have made my learning experience a hundred times better; I m inspired to possibly become an adjunct professor in the future. 2

4 The La Verne Experience Tradition of Academic Excellence since 1891 For more than 120 years, La Verne has earned a reputation for producing a vibrant community of engaged scholars with a student-centered focus. For nearly four decades, the University of La Verne has been providing flexible and effective educational opportunities for adult professionals. A highly diverse institution, the University draws students, faculty and staff from a wide variety of backgrounds, professions, and disciplines. Solid Ranking U.S. News & World Report s 2014 America s Best Colleges issue places La Verne in the top tier of its National Universities category for a fourth consecutive year. La Verne ranks 8th among California s private universities and colleges included in the National Universities classification, and rates fourth among Los Angeles area private institutions. Forbes Magazine once gain places La Verne in the top half of its America s Top Colleges ranking, recognizing the top 20 percent of the nation s undergraduate universities. MBA and Online Students Choose La Verne For the second year in a row, the Los Angeles Business Journal ranked the affordable La Verne MBA Program No. 3 in Los Angeles County. Moreover, the La Verne MBA Program has grown more than 13 percent in the past two years, delivering the largest MBA Program by a nonprofit university in the Inland Empire. La Verne is ranked No. 1 in California and 13th nationally in the U.S. News & World Report s rating of online undergraduate programs. In addition, the online graduate business programs also ranked in the top 100 nationally and sixth in California. A Tradition of Value Washington Monthly ranked La Verne in its National Universities Category top 50 Best Bang for the Buck listing. Not only is La Verne the only private university in the top 50, it is the highest of the five California-based private institutions named. La Verne ranks in the top 7 percent of California colleges and universities in terms of return on investment (ROI) as rated by Affordable Colleges Online, a web source providing income-related data for people seeking a solid return on their educational investment and better career earning opportunities. Applied Education at Work Students take what they learn and put it to work. Effective theory to practice learning increases workplace efficiency, as well as the chance for advancement. Learning Environment Experienced faculty with a strong blend of business and classroom expertise encourage students to think critically about their values and goals, with a focus on applying newly obtained skills that will directly benefit them in their chosen careers. Personalized community of learners classrooms ensure close-knit student and faculty relationships, and mutuallybeneficial networking. Student Support Services A professional academic advisor is assigned to every student. Career Development for Life Comprehensive student support services guide you through your entire experience and the career beyond. The Career Services department offers students a number of helpful workshops and services, including the development, implementation, and evaluation of individual career plans. Services are available to La Verne alumni for life. Lifelong Library Access Course & subject guides replete with subject-specific personal guide contact information. Access over four million full-text articles online. Chat live with a librarian. Schedule research appointments with a seasoned research professional. La Verne alumni have access to many of the library s services for life. Built-in Flexibility Students can attend either full or part-time. Evening classes take place one night per week for 10 weeks. Weekend class schedules available. Classes also offered at nine regional campuses throughout Southern California and more than 30 satellite locations. On Campus, Hybrid, Online Many courses offered at regional campuses are hybrid, blending face-to-face classroom instruction with online learning, combining the best of high touch with high tech. A variety of online courses and selected majors are available through La Verne Online. Financial Aid Resources should not prevent you from beginning your educational experience. The La Verne financial aid staff is available to help secure the best financial aid package. 3

5 Graduate Business Programs The mission of the College of Business & Public Management is to provide our undergraduate and graduate students with a broad-based management education that emphasizes the application of theory to management practice, building conceptual skills and core values needed to become effective leaders and managers in today s rapidly changing global business environment. We support this mission by providing relevant curriculum that capitalizes on our liberal arts tradition, focuses on effective decision-making, and emphasizes the knowledge, skills, and values needed in a culturally diverse workplace. In addition, we are committed to continuous quality improvement, applied scholarly pursuits, and sharing our resources with businesses, governments, nonprofits, and professional and academic communities. The College of Business & Public Management graduate programs allow students to specialize by selecting one or more areas of professional focus, or concentrations. At present, eight concentrations are available in the MBA Program: Accounting Finance Information Technology International Business Management & Leadership Marketing Supply Chain Management Health Services Management As a business and management college, we value a strong commitment to our students and to their success, both personally and academically. As a student in the College of Business & Public Management, you will find a caring faculty and staff, small class sizes, and personal faculty attention, both in and out of the classroom. We take pride in providing an environment for our students to succeed. The College of Business & Public Management has an excellent reputation within the business community, and our alumni can be found in all types of organizations, including local Southern California businesses, large national and international organizations, entrepreneurially-oriented enterprises and government and nonprofit agencies. MBA students are also eligible to pursue the concentrations listed under the Master of Science in Leadership and Management (MSLM) Program. The college has prominent full-time faculty with strong academic credentials and diverse business backgrounds, as well as parttime faculty who are active practitioners in their field and who hold appropriate academic credentials. In addition, we receive guidance from an advisory board of distinguished business and professional leaders. A solid faculty base ensures that employers find in La Verne graduates the skills and training needed in today s competitive, global business environment. The graduate business programs offered at the College of Business & Public Management are designed primarily for two groups of students: 1) Individuals with proven academic backgrounds and solid work experience. 2) Recent graduates with high probability of success in their business studies and subsequent professional careers. 4

6 Dean s Message In my role as Dean of the College of Business & Public Management, I am extremely proud of the academic quality of the University of La Verne graduate business programs and their ability to address the needs of today s employers. Employers are looking for business graduates who have a strategic understanding of the functional areas of business, how they fit together, can lead and institute change, and utilize technology to promote organizational objectives. Employers seek individuals who have the ability to effectively solve problems and be innovative, possess good communication skills, demonstrate ethics, and embrace diversity. That is precisely what our programs address. Each of the graduate business programs offered by the University is designed to provide our students with a broadbased management education that emphasizes the application of theory to management practice, building conceptual skills and core values needed to become effective leaders and managers in today s rapidly changing global environment. In fact, that is our college s mission. Our programs are designed to meet the needs of the working professional as well as those who have limited work experience, and our class schedule is flexible enough to accommodate students with different needs and responsibilities. Students can take courses online, on campus, or as a hybrid of both. They can take classes on Saturdays or on weekday evenings at any of our campus locations throughout Southern California. La Verne s legacy of close relationships and personalized education is a foundation on which we continue to build. Such personalization between faculty and students, and among the students themselves encapsulates the difference between La Verne and other learning institutions. When you enroll in the College of Business & Public Management, you are embraced by an academic environment made up of a diverse community of scholars and learners. The academic quality of our programs, the convenience of our schedules, and most importantly, the commitment of our faculty and staff, all place our programs among the most popular in Southern California. I hope you seriously consider the opportunity to earn your Master of Business Administration, Master of Science in Accounting, or Master of Science in Leadership and Management from the University of La Verne. It is a sound investment that will reward you for a lifetime. Abe Helou, Ph.D. Dean, College of Business & Public Management University of La Verne graduates and students have worked for a wide variety of employers, including: Aerojet Alcon Laboratories, Inc. Allegiance Healthcare Co. American Express Arthur Anderson Asian American Register AT&T Automated Data Processing (ADP) Averbeck Co. Bank of America Bausch & Lomb B. Braun Medical Behr Paints Boeing California National Guard CBS TV City of Los Angeles City of Pomona Circle K Co. CNN Coca-Cola Cordis-Webster Deloitte & Touche Department of Water & Power Design-West 5 Disney Ernst & Young Farmers Insurance Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco First American Bank First Boston Corp. Fluor-Daniel Corp. Ford Motor Credit FOX Network The Gas Company General Electric General Motors Guidant Corp. IDS Financial Services Inland Valley News Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) J.P. Morgan Chase KABC TV Kaiser Permanente K108 FM, Sacramento KROQ, Los Angeles L.A. County Sheriff s Dept. LeRoy Haynes Center Liberty Lockheed Martin Los Angeles County Los Angeles County Fairplex Los Angeles Dodgers Los Angeles Times Major League Baseball Association Marshall & Swift Marshall Industries Mattel Mazda Merrill Lynch Metropolitan Water District Mitsubishi Electronics MTV Nestle Company New York Life Northrop Grumman Northwest Mutual Life Insurance Pacific Bell Peace Corps Pomona Valley Hospital & Medical Center Remax Riley & Co. Rockwell International Sentinel Six Flags California Smith Barney Sony Southern California School of Architecture Southern California Edison St. Joseph s Hospital State Farm Insurance Sun America The J. Paul Getty Trust Toyota Transamerica Union Bank of California Universal UPS U.S. Air Force U.S. Department of Commerce U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development U.S. General Services Administration U.S. Navy Verizon Wabash Technologies Warner Bros. Wells Fargo Bank World Vision Xerox

7 Master of Business Administration The MBA for Experienced Professionals The University of La Verne Master of Business Administration for Experienced Professionals is a broad-based management program designed primarily for adult professionals with an undergraduate degree in any major, and at least three years of professional work experience. The MBA curriculum has been designed to offer the type of graduate business education employers want. The program is designed around the following core competencies: Eight concentrations are available in the MBA Program*: Accounting Finance Information Technology International Business Management & Leadership Marketing Supply Chain Management Health Services Management Problem Solving and Decision Making Skills Cross-Functional Management Perspective Teamwork Technology Globalization Communications Strategic Perspective Ethics and Corporate Responsibility Diversity Leadership Change Management The core courses address these competencies and develop an increased understanding of the role of professional managers, and their responsibilities within the firm and society in our global economy. The program is structured to assist students in the transition from theory to practice so students can capitalize on their investment immediately as well as throughout their careers. In addition to the core courses, the program s professional focus area allows students to choose four elective courses of interest or a focused concentration most relevant to their career needs. *MBA students are also eligible to pursue the concentrations listed under the MSLM Program. Not all concentrations are available at all class locations. Talk with your academic advisor. I decided to attend the University because of the open, comfortable and accepting atmosphere created by the caring administration and faculty. Kaiea Medeiros MSLM 14 Freshman Football Coach Claremont High School Watch Kaiea s Video laverne.edu/mslm To provide maximum convenience and flexibility for the busy adult professional, the MBA degree is available at convenient locations throughout Southern and Central California. In addition to evening and weekend courses, you also have the option of taking some or all of the program online: visit La Verne Online at laverne.edu/laverne-online. 6

8 MBA for Experienced Professionals Curriculum Total Degree Requirements: units All courses are 3 semester units. Foundation Courses: 5 Courses Foundation courses provide students with the general knowledge and tools necessary for understanding the context of business decision making. They should be among the first courses completed in the program. Foundation courses can be waived if equivalent undergraduate courses were completed at an accredited college or university within the past seven years with a grade of C or better. Foundation courses can also be waived by successfully passing a competency exam. There is a fee for this assessment. BUS 500A BUS 500B BUS 500C BUS 500D BUS 500F Accounting Fundamentals (or equivalent undergraduate courses: Financial Accounting & Managerial Accounting) Economics for Decision Making (or equivalent undergraduate courses: Microeconomics and Macroeconomics) Quantitative and Statistical Analysis (or equivalent undergraduate course: Business Statistics) Business Finance (or equivalent undergraduate course: Business Finance) Business Marketing (or equivalent undergraduate course: Principles of Marketing) Required Core Courses: 6 Courses BUS 615 Managing Technology BUS 635 BUS 655 BUS 665 BUS 675 BUS 685 Managing Financial Resources (prereq: BUS 500A, 500C, 500D) Designing Effective Organizations Strategic Marketing Management (prereq: BUS 500A, 500C, 500F) Management of Business Operations (prereq: BUS 500C) Global Business Management (prereq: BUS 655) Professional Focus Area: 4 Courses Students can select a set of courses or a concentration that addresses their individual career needs. Courses can be selected from any of the scheduled 500 level BUS courses (other than foundation courses). Culminating Activity: 1 Course BUS 695 Strategic Management (prereq: Advanced Standing, completion of required foundation courses and core courses) Concentrations Students may complete a concentration that allows them to focus their studies in a specific business discipline. The requirements for each concentration are on the following pages. Courses completed for a concentration will be credited toward the four required elective courses (12 semester hours). At the time of graduation, the completion of a concentration will be noted on the student s transcript and on his/her diploma. Multiple concentrations are possible. Students should notify their academic advisor of their interest in completing a concentration as early as possible in their degree program. This will allow their advisor to assist them in course planning. All concentrations must be declared when a student applies for Advanced Standing (i.e. graduation), if not before. Adding a Concentration after Graduating The University recognizes that job requirements and career plans change over time. These changes may require the need for additional education. Students who complete an MBA through La Verne may return at a later date to add a new or a second concentration to their transcript. Your academic advisor can explain this process and any time limits that may apply. Note: Financial aid funds are not available to students pursuing a concentration after a degree has been posted. 7

9 MBA Concentrations NOTE: Students must complete the minimum number of elective units within the Professional Focus Area: MBA for Experienced Professionals: 12 units Career MBA: 9 units Accounting Learn to effectively use internal accounting data to plan operations, control activities, and make sound business decisions. BUS 501 BUS 502 Corporate Accounting and Reporting I Corporate Accounting and Reporting II Two courses from the following: BUS 503 Accounting Information for Decision Making BUS 505 BUS 506 BUS 507 BUS 508 Accounting for Specialized Accounting Entities Auditing Standards and Practices Government and Nonprofit Accounting Federal Taxation Concepts and Practices Finance Issues include information analysis, strategic analysis of cash flow, consequences of debt and equity financing, design of acquisition programs, assessment of acquisition value, leveraged buyouts and ethical issues of investment policy and strategy. BUS 635 or BUS 530 Managing Financial Resources (completed in core) Financial Management Three courses from the following: BUS 531 Investment and Portfolio Analysis BUS 532 BUS 533 BUS 534 BUS 536 BUS 538 Management of Financial Institutions Investment Banking Entrepreneurial Finance International Financial Management Financial Strategy and Policy Information Technology Advanced study of the management of information systems/ information technology (IS/IT) in organizations is presented so that you can use both theory and practice to solve business problems, increase productivity, and capitalize on competitive advantage opportunities. BUS 615 Managing Technology (completed in core) Three courses from the following: BUS 511 Management Support Systems BUS 512 BUS 513 BUS 515 BUS 516 BUS 517 Integrated Data Management Information Networks Systems Planning and Implementation EBusiness Cyber Law International Business This concentration leads to an understanding of strategic factors that managers face in multinational firms, including: level of national and international competition, host government policies, competitive position and strategic intent, level of technology, resource allocations, cultural diversity and ethical aspects. BUS 685 or BUS 581 Global Business Management (completed in core) Managing in a Global Economy Three courses from the following: BUS 516 EBusiness BUS 528 BUS 536 BUS 566 Contemporary Issues in International Trade International Financial Management International Marketing Management Management and Leadership After bottom line numbers are projected and reviewed, managers must step up and implement programs that are designed to achieve the goals of the company or organization. Simply stating objectives to employees does not inspire greatness and goal achievement. This concentration helps you broaden your understanding of what it means to be a manager and leader within your organization. MGMT 522 BUS 586 BUS 655 BUS 685 Human Resource Management Leadership for the Future Designing Effective Organizations (completed in core) Global Business Management (completed in core) 8

10 MBA for Experienced Professionals Curriculum Marketing How do you create a successful marketing plan in the 21st century? What is the best way to reach consumers? Branding, image, and internal corporate marketing will be explored to help you define innovative marketing strategies that succeed in our global environment. BUS 665 Strategic Marketing Management (completed in core) or BUS 560 Seminar in Marketing Management Three courses from the following: BUS 561 Seminar in Consumer Behavior BUS 563 BUS 564 BUS 566 BUS 567 BUS 568 Marketing Channels/Distribution Marketing Intelligence International Marketing Management Management and Marketing of Services Marketing Communications Supply Chain Management Competitively driven global businesses are swiftly capitalizing on the value of forging strong corporate alliances with suppliers and customers to synchronize their supply chains. The result is a synergetic, mutually competitive advantage for all aligned participants. These strategic alliances are based on the application of information technology and operational analysis tools used to improve operational efficiencies, such as the reduction of inventory and distribution costs, to implementing improvements in forecasting, procurement, process efficiency and quality. This concentration allows you to capture supply chain issues from both strategic and operational perspectives. BUS 576 BUS 577 BUS 675 or BUS 575 One course from the following: BUS 516 EBusiness BUS 563 BUS 558 Supply Chain Management and Strategy Compliance Issues in Supply Chains Management of Business Operations (completed in core) Analysis of Business Operations Marketing Channels/Distribution Project Management MBA Health Services Concentrations Health Services Management Enhances the quantitative skills learned in the MBA Program by learning the impact of the healthcare delivery system. Topics include legislative initiatives, financial reimbursement systems, technological advances, and other pressures that continue to change and refocus the healthcare delivery system. Required Courses HSM 501 Recent Trends and Issues in Health Services Three courses from the following: HSM 520 Strategic Planning and Management in HSOs HSM 533 Mergers and Acquisitions HSM 540 Legal Issues in Health Services Organizations HSM 555 Ethical Issues in Health Services Organizations HSM 571 Management of Clinical and Financial Information HSM 583 Marketing and Business Development HSM 598 Field Work/Internship MBA Online La Verne Online offers adult learners the opportunity to earn a degree in a convenient and flexible environment. Although the content is the same as the on-campus MBA Program, there are no regular class meetings. All coursework is conducted according to a schedule, but lectures, coursework and discussion board postings take place at the students convenience from home, work, or anywhere with Internet access. The majority of faculty for the online MBA is the same full-time faculty that support the on-campus program. Students get the same high-quality instruction and course content that the University of La Verne has been providing to adult students for more than 35 years, but without the day-to-day obstacles that prevent many from pursuing educational goals. Admission requirements for the online program are the same as those described for the MBA for Experienced Professionals. A modern personal computer, high-speed Internet access, a working knowledge of Internet navigation, usage, discussion postings and chat room participation are necessary for success in the online learning environment. Technical/instructional assistance is available for further clarification in these areas. For more information, go to laverne.edu/laverne-online. 9

11 Career MBA The Career MBA provides a strong foundation in the main areas of business administration, as well as a broad exposure to contemporary management skills. Emphasis is on the development of competencies necessary to manage in a critical, rational and effective manner within today s complex global environment. The program does not require substantial work experience and is not limited to students with undergraduate degrees in business. Applicants with bachelor s degrees in other fields also are welcome. The foundation courses are designed to assist students without a previous business education. Specifically designed courses in accounting, economics, finance, management, marketing and statistics provide students with any needed prerequisite knowledge and tools necessary to study the field of business at the graduate level. If required, these courses should be among the first ones completed in the program. Determination of needed prerequisite knowledge will be based on a review of each student s unique combination of undergraduate coursework and any relevant work experience. Foundation courses: 0 6 courses (0 18 units) BUS 500A Accounting Fundamentals (3) BUS 500B Economics for Decision Making (3) BUS 500C Quantitative and Statistical Analysis (3) BUS 500D Business Finance (3) BUS 500E Business Management (3) BUS 500F Business Marketing (3) Required core courses: 8 courses (24 units) BUS 503 Accounting Information for Decision Making (3) BUS 510 Management of Information Technology (3) BUS 525 Economics of the Firm (3) BUS 530 Financial Management (3) BUS 551 Seminar in Organization Theory and Behavior (3) BUS 560 Seminar in Marketing Management (3) BUS 575 Analysis of Business Operations (3) BUS 581 Managing in a Global Economy (3) The core courses develop a solid understanding of the role of the professional manager within organizations, and the responsibilities held within the firm and society in our global economy. The program s concentrations allow students to develop a professional focus or a specialization that is most relevant to their career goals. Students can select a set of courses or a concentration that addresses each student s individual career needs. Courses can be selected from any of the scheduled elective graduate business courses (500-level BUS listing, other than foundation courses, or from courses in other disciplines) with the approval of the student s academic advisor. Students who possess the prerequisite business knowledge may complete the program with a total of 36 units (or 12 courses). The Career MBA Program consists of: 1) Core courses: 8 24 semester hours (units) 2) Concentration or focus area: 3 9 semester hours (units) 3) Graduate Business Seminar: 3 semester hours (units) Electives/Concentrations: 3 courses (9 units) Students may choose any three classes from the list of concentrations shown under the MBA for Experienced Professionals. Culminating Activity: 1 course (3 units) BUS 596 Graduate Business Seminar (3) MBA Preparatory Program The University of La Verne MBA Preparatory Program provides coursework tailored to the needs of international students who do not meet the entrance requirements for full admission to the MBA Program. After successfully completing the MBA Preparatory Program and upon approval by the Admissions Committee, students are allowed to enroll in the MBA. 10

12 Master of Science, Accounting Program Chairperson: Renee Miller Mission The mission of the Master of Science in Accounting (MACC) is to help students meet some of the requirements for the Certified Public Accountant licensure. Also, the MACC aims to develop ethical and culturally competent professionals in the accounting field. Learning Goals Upon the completion of the program, the student will be able to: Apply accounting standards, rules and regulations. Utilize critical thinking in solving accounting and business problems. Effectively communicate in diverse cultural and organizational settings. Research accounting and business problems and generate new knowledge. Demonstrate ethical and professional judgment. Total Program: 30 semester hours ACCT 501 Current Accounting Issues (3) ACCT 504 Corporate Taxation (3) ACCT 505 International Financial Reporting Standards (3) ACCT 506 Forensic Accounting OR BUS 509 Cost Accounting (3) ACCT 507 Accounting Decision Models (3) ACCT 508 Governmental and Not-for-Profit Accounting OR BUS 505 Accounting for Specialized Accounting Entities (3) ACCT 543 Accounting Ethics and Professional Responsibilities (3) ACCT 510 Advanced Auditing (3) ACCT 595 Accounting Research and Communication (3) ACCT 596 Accounting Graduate Seminar (3) Foundation Courses: 0 30 semester hours The foundation courses a student must fulfill are determined by a review of the student s undergraduate coursework and professional experience. If foundation courses are needed, they should be among the first courses taken. Undergraduate accounting courses can be used to satisfy the following accounting foundation courses. BUS 501 Corporate Accounting and Reporting I (3) BUS 502 Corporate Accounting and Reporting II (3) BUS 506 Auditing Standards and Practices (3) BUS 508 Federal Taxation Concepts and Practices-Individual (3) Students might be also be required to take the MBA foundation courses. Undergraduate business courses can be used to satisfy these foundation courses: BUS 500A Accounting Fundamentals (3) BUS 500B Economics for Decision Making (3) BUS 500C Quantitative and Statistical Analysis (3) BUS 500D Business Finance (3) BUS 500E Business Management (3) BUS 500F Business Marketing (3) 11 My MBA helped me land a job with one of the most reputable companies in Los Angeles County. Bahjat (Ben) Alayyan MBA 14 Audit Associate MJF & Associates

13 Master of Science, Leadership & Management (MSLM) I am beyond content with my experience, and truly feel that La Verne is my home away from home. Cynthia Lugo MSLM 14 Student The University of La Verne s Master of Science in Leadership and Management (MSLM) curriculum is designed to educate and develop effective future leaders for all types of organizations. The design of our curriculum integrates management and leadership theories with real-world applications. La Verne MSLM students should expect to develop: A mastery of the human aspects of an organization Solid interpersonal communication, teamwork, and leadership skills A commitment to ethical and socially responsible behavior in a diverse working environment Problem solving and decision making skills in the dynamic, ever-changing workplace In particular, at the completion of the MSLM Program, students should be able to: Evaluate different leadership styles and utilize the one(s) that best promote organizational objectives Evaluate techniques used to bring about organizational change and to choose appropriate ones Manage teamwork, group behavior, group dynamics, and group interactions in a diverse environment Identify organizational solutions and opportunities, and formulate appropriate courses of action in an ethical and socially responsible manner Design an effective organization Communicate effectively both in verbal and written format 12

14 Master of Science in Leadership & Management (MSLM) Total Program: 11 courses (33 semester hours without foundation course) Nonprofit Management: Minimum of three of the following: Foundation Course (3 units) MGMT 500 Management Theory and Practice MGMT 530 MGMT 531 MGMT 532 MGMT 533 Managing Nonprofits Marketing Nonprofits Effective Fundraising Accounting and Compliance for Nonprofits MGMT 500 will be waived for students who have completed an undergraduate degree in a management-related field such as business administration, management, organizational management, public administration, or health administration. Required Core Courses: 18 semester hours MGMT 520 MGMT 521 MGMT 522 MGMT 523 MGMT 569 MGMT 586 Leadership: Theory and Practice Ethics and Decision Making Human Resource Management Organizational Theory and Design Conflict Management and Organizational Change Organizational Research I Culminating Activity: (3 semester hours) MGMT 596 Graduate Seminar or MGMT 594 Thesis* *Students who wish to write a Thesis must take MGMT 588: Organizational Research II as one of their electives. Students can select a set of elective courses or a concentration that addresses each student s individual career needs. Courses can be selected from any of the scheduled 500-level MGMT courses (other than foundation courses). Electives/Concentrations: (12 semester hours) Organizational Development: Minimum of three of the following: MGMT 525 MGMT 556 MGMT 582 MGMT 559 Management of Diversity Building Partnerships; Creating Coalitions Managing Groups and Teams Seminar in Organizational Development Human Resource Management: Minimum of three of the following: MGMT 525 MGMT 526 MGMT 554 MGMT 529 Management of Diversity Training and Development Negotiations and Bargaining Seminar in Human Resource Management 13

15 Combined MBA/J.D. Program The University of La Verne College of Business & Public Management and the College of Law offer a combined MBA/J.D. Program. Participants must meet the admission requirements of both schools. Students must have a bachelor s degree from an accredited school, a preferred GPA of 3.0 or above, and an acceptable score on the LSAT. A maximum of 6 elective units may be earned toward a J.D. degree in courses offered at the College of Business & Public Management. Similarly, an equivalent 6 credit units can be transferred from the College of Law toward an MBA degree, resulting in a total saving of 12 units for both programs. Professional Certification Programs Students admitted to a Professional Certification Program may choose to pursue one of the following specialization areas: Accounting Finance Information Technology International Business Management & Leadership Marketing Supply Chain Management Nonprofit Management Organizational Leadership In order to earn a professional certification in one of the focus areas, students must satisfactorily complete (with a grade of B or better) five or six graduate business courses for a total of 15 to 18 units. Courses for a business certification may be selected from the listing of Professional Focus Area/ Concentrations. Any substitution of classes would require approval. Foundation or prerequisite courses may be required for Certification Programs. Professional certification students or graduates of the program who are interested in continuing their studies toward an MBA degree at the University of La Verne will be allowed to transfer credits from their certificate programs. My La Verne education has paved the way to a better future. I have been promoted three times in the past four years. Jennifer Salas MBA 09 Executive Assistant Commercial Term Lending Division J.P. Morgan Chase Watch Jennifer s Video laverne.edu/mba 14

16 Admission Requirements Taking action to improve my life and the determination to complete the program was a tremendous boost to my self-confidence. Matthew Jordan MBA 06 Corporate Security Director Parsons Watch Matthew s Video laverne.edu/mba An application for admission to the College of Business & Public Management may be submitted at any time preceding the term for which admission is sought. However, applicants are encouraged to apply early to ensure a place in the entering class. International students with a degree from a non-english speaking institution, where English is not the primary language of instruction and of the geographic area, must establish minimal proficiency in English. Qualifications for admission to the College of Business & Public Management s graduate business programs reflect the University s desire to offer the greatest opportunity consistent with academically sound standards. The College of Business & Public Management seeks applicants from a wide variety of educational and professional backgrounds, and evaluates all students on an individual basis. Note: The college requests a preferred GPA of 3.0 or above in the last 60 hours of undergraduate work. Students with GPAs between 2.5 and 3.0 should consult their La Verne representative for further information. In addition to an application form and a non-refundable fee of $50, all applicants are required to submit the following documents: 15 official university/ college transcripts showing a bachelor s degree from a regionally accredited school resumé personal statement two letters of recommendation from professionals not related to the applicant The English language requirement* could be accomplished by one of the following: a) a minimum score on the Test of English as a Foreign Language TOEFL of 550 (Internet based TOEFL of or more); b) IELTS score of 6.5; or c) satisfactory completion of prerequisite English Development courses at La Verne, as indicated by a placement exam. Students who score 68 in TOEFL may join our Pre-MBA Program. After successfully completing the English language requirement, they can transfer to the MBA Program. *Students meeting the English language requirements may be required to complete an additional English writing and speaking course. See your advisor for details. Please note: International Students with F-1 or J-1 visas may apply to and attend only the main campus in La Verne, California. International students also need to submit both financial and bank statements.

17 Faculty & Administration Dean Faculty Ibrahim Helou BA, Lebanese University MBA, Loma Linda University Ph.D., Arizona State University Dean, College of Business & Public Management Professor of Finance Paul J. Abbondante BA, Fairleigh Dickinson University Ph.D., Virginia Polytechnic Institute Associate Professor of Business Administration Gordon Badovick BS, California State University, Los Angeles Ph.D., University of Oregon Professor of Marketing, Online Robert Barrett M.S.F.S., J.D., Georgetown University Professor of Law and Business Chair, Department of Marketing & Law Mehdi Beheshtian B.B.A., Tehran Business College MBA, University of North Texas Ph.D., University of Texas, Austin Professor of Information Technology and Decision Sciences Yingxia Cao BA, Anhui University, China MA, Xiamen University, China MS, State University of New York, Albany Ph.D., State University of New York, Albany Assistant Professor of Decision Sciences Susan M. Caple BA, University of Minnesota MBA, Loyola University Chicago Ph.D., University of Otago (New Zealand) Associate Professor of Marketing Adham Chehab B.Sc. (Eng.), Queen Mary College MBA, University of Steubenville MA, Ph.D., University of New Orleans Chair, Department of Applied Business Sciences and Economics Professor of Finance Caroline A. Chizever J.D., San Fernando Valley College of Law Professor of Law and Business Douglas Chun Assistant Professor of Management Ph.D. International Management, University of Hawaii at Manoa, Shidler College of Business MA, Political Science, University of Hawaii at Manoa BBA International Business, University of Hawaii at Manoa, Shidler College of Business Janis Dietz BA, University of Rhode Island MBA, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona Ph.D., Claremont Graduate University Professor of Business Administration Kathy Duncan BS, California State University, Fullerton MS, University of La Verne Ed.D., University of La Verne Associate Professor of Management Director, MSLM Program Loren Dyck B.Comm., University of Manitoba MA, Hawaii Pacific University MBA, Hawaii Pacific University Ph.D., Case Western Reserve University Assistant Professor of Management Gregory Fast BA, University of Southern California J.D., Southwestern University Professor of Law and Business Omid Eric Furutan BS, Capitol College M.Ed., University of Virginia Ph.D., Presov University (Slovakia) Assistant Professor of Management Issam Ghazzawi BS, Beirut Arab University B.B.A., The Lebanese University MBA, Sul Ross State University MLHR, Ohio State University Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh Professor of Management Ahmed Ispahani BA, University of Karachi MA, Ph.D., University of Southern California Professor of Business Administration and Economics Christine Jagannathan BS, University of La Verne MS, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona Instructor of Business Communication David S. Kung BS, University of Delaware MBA, Ph.D., University of Texas, Austin Professor of Business Administration Dennis Kyte BS, California State University, Los Angeles MBA, University of Southern California Instructor of Accounting 16

18 Faculty & Administration Jeanny Liu BA, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona MBA,California State Polytechnic University, Pomona Ph.D., University of Turin, Italy Associate Professor of Marketing Susan MacDonald BA, University of Wisconsin M.I.S., University of Denver MA, Duke University Ph.D., Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University Professor of Management, Online Renee Miller, C.P.A. BA, California State University, Fullerton MBA, University of California, Los Angeles MS, Golden Gate University Professor of Accounting Yehia Mortagy B.Sc., Cairo University MBA, University of California, Los Angeles Ph.D., Claremont Graduate University Professor of Information Technology Claudio Munoz, C.P.A. BS, MBA, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona Professor of Accounting Deborah Olson BA, Eastern Michigan University MA, Ph.D., Wayne State University Associate Professor of Management Gonyung Park BA, MA, Sung Kyun Kwan University MS, Ph.D., Brown University Professor of Economics and Finance Keeok Park BA Chonnam National University MA, Ph.D., State University of New York, Stony Brook Associate Dean Professor of Decision Science Constance Rossum A.B., Indiana University MA, Ph.D., Claremont Graduate University Professor of Marketing and Management Carol Sawyer BA, Michigan State University MS, Western Michigan University MPA, DPA, University of Southern California Professor of Organizational Leadership Richard Simpson B.M.E., Catholic University of America MS, University of Southern California MA, MBA, Ph.D., Claremont Graduate University Director, MBA Program Professor of Strategic Management Virgil Smith BA, MBA, Portland State University Ph.D., Texas Technical University Professor of Management, Online Yvonne Smith BA, Northwestern College MBA, Ph.D., Texas Technical University Professor of Management Rita Thakur BS, Gujarat University; LL.B., Saurashtra University MBA, Northwest Missouri State University Ed.D., University of La Verne. Associate Dean Professor of Management Julius M. Walecki M.S.(Ecs), Warsaw School of Commerce/Economics Ph.D., University of Ottawa Professor of Economics Yibo Xiao BA, Wuhan University MBA,Kent State University Ph.D., Temple University Assistant Professor of Finance Janat Yousof BA, University of Malaya MBA, Ph.D. University of Southern California Professor of Management Advisors Anita Chico Academic Advisor III MHA, MS Gero, MSLM Programs Randa Jouzi Academic Advisor III MBA Program Michelle Kechichian Academic Advisor III Vanessa Lua Academic Advisor III Susel Robledo Academic Advisor III 17

19 Tuition, Fees, and Academic Calendar The University of La Verne is an independent, nonsectarian and nonprofit institution. The University tries to maintain low tuition in order to make higher education affordable to all potential students. The fee schedule for the academic year is as follows: Graduate Tuition: $720 per unit Application Fee: $50 Academic Services Fee: $30 per course Graduation Fee: $140 Deferred Payment*: $50 Late Registration Fee: $50 *Deferred Payment Plan Students can choose the deferred payment plan where 30 percent of the total charges, including fees, are due at the time of registration, with the remaining balance paid in two or three monthly installments during the term. Students whose employers have company reimbursed tuition benefits should contact their advisor for information on optional payment plans. There is a $50 fee for either of these two plans. Refer to the University s online catalog for a complete list of tuition, fees, and other financial matters: laverne.edu/catalog reserves the right to make necessary changes in policies, requirements, tuition, fees and calendars contained in this brochure at any time without prior written notice. Students admitted to a degree program at the University of La Verne may apply for financial aid. In addition, a number of College of Business research assistantships are available for MBA students. It is important to begin the application process for financial aid well in advance of the term in which a new student plans to enroll, as student loans may require two to three months to process. The College of Business & Public Management graduate business programs are offered according to a University of La Verne accelerated term system. There are five terms in each academic year (or calendar year): Fall, Fall II, Winter, Spring, and Summer. New students may start their studies at the beginning of any term ACADEMIC CALENDAR: MAIN CAMPUS TERM DATES Fall Term 2014 August 25 November 2 Fall II Term 2014** November 3 December 14 Winter Term 2015 January 5 March 15 Spring Term 2015 March 23 May 31 Summer Term 2015 June 8 August 16 Changes in Policy, Tuition and Fees The information provided reflects an accurate picture of the University of La Verne at the time of publication. The University ** Fall II is not eligible for financial aid. Classes meet two nights a week. No classes during Thanksgiving Week (November 24 November 30). The professors, small class sizes, and diverse student population have made my La Verne Experience very rewarding. Adriana Nevarez-Enriquez MSLM 15 Self-Employed Entrepreneur 18

20 La Verne Student / Alumni Activities My MBA prepared me for the challenges of conducting business across the U.S. and internationally. Rhonda Nelson MBA 91 Director, Global Manufacturing and Logistics Northrop Grumman Watch Rhonda s Video laverne.edu/mba There are numerous student and alumni organizations for business students, such as Students in Free Enterprise, the American Marketing Association, and the Society of Accountants. All students are encouraged to participate in these organizations. The University of La Verne has more than 20 clubs and organizations whose expressed purpose is to promote individual growth, school spirit, and co-curricular activities for the college community. Campus activities include music, drama, guest speakers, dances, intramural sports, dinners, parties, and a wide range of club sponsored events. Studying in Southern California Southern California is one of the most popular destinations for out-of-state and foreign students, offering an exceptional environment for work, study and recreation. The University of La Verne main campus provides an easy access to major California attractions. La Verne is only 30 miles away from Los Angeles/ Hollywood, 20 miles from Disneyland (Anaheim), and is close to the famous Southern California beaches, as well as to the local mountains for those who also may enjoy winter sports. Regional Campuses In addition to the main campus in La Verne, the University of La Verne offers graduate business programs at many regional campuses and additional locations throughout California. Students can take classes at any location where their program is offered. Regional Campuses include Burbank (San Fernando Valley), Irvine (Orange County), Oxnard (Ventura County), San Luis Obispo (Central Coast), Bakersfield (Kern County), Ontario (Inland Empire), and Victorville (High Desert). 19