Claremont Graduate University

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1 Claremont Graduate University A member of the Claremont Colleges Claremont, CA U.S.A April 2015

2 CALIFORNIA The Golden State

3 CALIFORNIA The Golden State

4 Points of Interest: Distance from Claremont 34.5 miles (54 km) to Downtown Los Angeles 28 miles (45 km) to Disneyland 237 miles (3.5 hours) to Las Vegas, NV (driving) 120 miles (2 hours) to San Diego, CA & Mexico (driving) 77 miles to Palm Springs, CA 43 miles (68 km) to Newport Beach, CA (great for surfing) 50 miles to Los Angeles Intl. Airport

5 The City of Claremont Founded 1887 City of Trees & Ph.D s

6 The City of Claremont: Facts and figures Population: 35,000 (Census 2014) Founded: April 1887 Climate: Annual average temperature of (63 degrees F) Walking distance to downtown Claremont Village Best Places to Live in the U.S Top 100, Claremont ranked #5 by CNN/Money Magazine

7 The Claremont Colleges

8 Claremont Colleges Rankings Claremont Colleges (5 C s) 2015 US News & World Report National Liberal Arts Colleges rankings: Pomona College: #5 Claremont McKenna College: #8 Harvey Mudd College: #15 Scripps College: #24 Pitzer College: #35 Claremont Graduate University 2015 US News & World Report Graduate School rankings: Drucker School of Management: #87 Institute of Mathematical Sciences: #73 *Financial Engineering is Ranked Top 25 schools from QuantNet *Princeton Review named the Drucker School a top 15 program in general management *Entrepreneur Magazine and Princeton Review ranked the Drucker School in the top 20 for sustainable business' education

9 Claremont Graduate University (CGU) Founded in 1925 Over 2,000 students enrolled Over 55 countries represented across programs About 51% of graduate students are women World-class faculty Interdisciplinary approach to learning Intimate research intensive learning environment Nation s only school dedicated entirely to graduate students

10 CGU Programs & Estimated Costs Program Units Duration ANNUAL cost of Tuition (based on rates) Intake Dates MS Financial Engineering years $57,376 Fall MBA 60 2 years $53,790 Fall/Spring/Summer MS Information Systems & Technology MPH (Community & Global Health) years $43,032 Fall/Spring/Summer 48 2 years $43,032 Fall MBA/MPH dual degree 96 3 years $57,376 Fall/Spring/Summer MBA/MSIS dual degree years $60,000 Fall/Spring/Summer

11 CGU Schools & Academic Programs FINANCIAL ENGINEERING Drucker School of Management Multidisciplinary field with a dual focus on financial management and applied mathematics Average GMAT score: 650 Average GPA: 3.5 to 4.0 Average starting salary for domestic jobs: $60,000 Fellowships (scholarships) available (merit based) Requirements: Multivariate Calculus and Linear Algebra (B or better) Recommended proficiency: C, C++, Java, Matlab, VB Careers: Hedge funds, financial analyst, asset management, corporate finance, risk management

12 CGU Schools & Academic Programs MASTER in BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Drucker School of Management (Peter F. Drucker) Focus on socially responsible and ethical business practices Drucker School views management as a human enterprise Drucker Students come from diverse backgrounds and have high levels of academic achievement 6 Concentrations: Finance Marketing Leadership Strategy Global Management IT Management International Study Abroad Programs: Intensive coursework abroad and Semester long exchange programs with one of our partner schools (Japan, Switzerland, Netherlands).

13 CGU Schools & Academic Programs Information Systems and Technology Center for Information Systems and Technology BIG DATA Analytics & GIS (Global Information Systems) Students learn technical and managerial skills Offer 5 research laboratories Average GPA: 3.2 and above Dual degree: MSIS and MBA (84 units) 5 Concentrations: Cybersecurity & Networking Health Informatics GIS Data Science & Analytics IT Strategy & Innovation

14 CGU Schools & Academic Programs Master of Public Health Community and Global Health Prepare professionals to play leadership roles in promoting global public health Curriculum: Internship, Capstone, Directed Research Average GPA: 3.29 Applicant's Average GRE Score: 292 (combined), 146 Verbal, 146 Quantitative Dual degree: MBA and MPH (96 units) Concentrations: Health Promotion Education & Evaluation Applied Biostatistics Epidemiology Leadership & Management Health Informatics

15 CGU Entrance Requirements TOEFL or IELTS scores are required of all applicants whose native language is not English and who do not hold an undergraduate or advanced degree from an institution, in the U.S. or abroad, where English is the language of instruction. Scores must be sent to CGU directly by the testing agency. Scores older than two years are not accepted. A minimum TOEFL score of 85 ibt is required, with required section minimums of no less than: Writing 22, Speaking 17, Reading 20, Listening 17 A minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is necessary for admission. Admitted students who score at or below 100 ibt on the TOEFL, or below 7.5 on the IELTS, will be required to enroll in the in the Foundations in Graduate Writing and Presenting (FGWP) course or the Graduate Writing Course (GWC).

16 CGU Application Process 1. Application Form (MPH applicants must submit applications through SOPHAS) 2. Application Fee $80.00 (non-refundable) 3. Official Transcripts from every institution previously attended 4. GRE or GMAT score GMAT (GMAC code DZK-QS-02) GRE (code is 4053) 5. Resume or CV 6. Two (2) letters of recommendation 7. Personal Statement (3-5 pages) 8. TOEFL or IELTS score (International students) 9. Interview FE and MBA (phone, skype, or in person) Coordinate with university for specific program(s) admission requirements *Financial Engineering: Multivariate Calculus and Linear Algebra required (B or better) *MPH: Applicants must have combined GRE score of 297 or MCAT score of at least 28

17 Placement & Career Services Internships, job search and professional development In most cases, international students are required by the U.S. government to take internships for credit as part of their practical training. Internships can be non-credit or taken as a field study which can apply towards the elective requirements.

18 Resources for International Students International Place International Place (also known as I-Place) offers international students assistance with housing, banking, health and accident insurance, students services, transportation, shopping, drivers licenses, and social security numbers, as well as general information about Claremont. I-Place is the international student office of The Claremont Colleges, serving all seven of The Colleges as a center for cultural exchange and international educational programming, as well as a resource center for international students and scholars. Whether you are a visa student, hold U.S. citizenship, permanent residency, have lived abroad, or simply want to meet people from around the world, we invite you to International Place and hope you will become a part of our international community!

19 Questions? Claremont Graduate University Office of University Admissions April 2015