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College of Business Administration CBA is among 648 business schools (out of ca. 13,000 worldwide) that are accredited by AACSB. In 2011, CSULB s MBA program ranks as one of Princeton Review s 301 best business schools in the United States. CBA is one of 14 California member schools. There are 205 members world-wide.
Your MBA Team David A. Horne, Ph.D., MBA Director, Marketing Faculty Paula Gloeckner MBA Program Staff Evening MBA Marina Freeman-Garvey MBA Program Staff Accelerated MBA Kathy Rice MBA Program Staff Saturday MBA
Application and Admissions for all Programs MBA Materials MBA Information Sheet GMAT or GRE Score Resume Statement of Purpose Two Letters of Recommendation Five Short Essays Application Deadlines CSULB Materials Apply online at www.csumentor.edu Minimum 2.5 GPA for admission (cumulative GPA) $55 non-refundable fee One set of original transcripts Evening MBA November 1 June 1 for Fall August 1-October 30 for spring Accelerated MBA November 1 June 1 Saturday MBA November 1 June 1 International Students October 1 April 1 (all programs)
Admission Requirements Admission to CSULB Complete MBA application Minimum 2.75 GPA Acceptable test scores Work experience is preferred, but not required (AMBA and EMBA) Saturday MBA requires at least 3 years work experience Meeting these minimum requirements does not guarantee admission!
Required GMAT or GRE Exam Analytical Writing Integrated Reasoning (GMAT only) Quantitative Reasoning Verbal Reasoning Acceptable GMAT Scores Minimum of 500 overall Minimum 20% in Writing and Math Minimum 4.0 in AWA and IR sections CSULB code 364-M9-69 for GMAT CSULB code DI: 8848 for GRE Tests can be taken up to five times per year CSULB MBA program accepts the highest score Acceptable GRE Scores Minimum 156 in Verbal Reasoning Min. 146 in Quantitative Reasoning Minimum 4.0 in AWA
Program is self-paced, classes meet weeknights (Mo-Th at 7pm; some sections at 4pm) Cost: 0-6 units $2,517; 7 units or more $4,062; $ 834 Professional Fee per class Average work experience - 4.5 years Average GPA - 3.24 Average GMAT score 563 International students - 32% Average Age - 27 years Students are admitted for Fall and Spring semester. No admission for spring 2013
Part-time, cohort-based, Saturday only program; 23 months to complete Schedule consists of eight 10-week quarters, general MBA Two-day, residential orientation Meals, textbooks, materials and international experience included Designed for working professionals Student backgrounds include government, law, entertainment, education, utilities, transportation, health care, aerospace, and more. Students are admitted once a year program starts August, 2013 The Saturday MBA is administered in conjunction with CCPE (College of Continuing and Professional Education.) Services such as class registration are carried out by CCPE. Student advising and all academic functions are carried out by CBA.
Full time, cohort-based, day-time program; 13 months to complete Schedule consists of five 10-week quarters Most students are recent graduates and international students Work experience is preferred, but not required $850 per unit (includes class registration, meals, books, parking, and more) International trip included (all but air fare) General MBA Students are admitted once a year program starts July 8, 2013 The Accelerated MBA is administered in conjunction with CCPE (College of Continuing and Professional Education.) Services such as class registration are carried out by CCPE. Student advising and all academic functions are carried out by CBA.
MBA Curriculum Components: 1) First Year Core for non-business undergraduates 2) Second Year Core Curriculum 3) Four Advanced Study Courses 4) Capstone Course First Year Core for non-business undergraduates These classes may be waived if: Class is 4 years old; Grade was A; Class is 3 years-old; Grade was B or better; school is AACSB-accredited. Accounting 500: Management & Financial Accounting Finance 501: Financial Management Management 500: Business Policies, Operations and Organizations Marketing 500: Marketing Concepts
Curriculum Components: 1) First Year Core for non-business undergraduates 2) Second Year Core Curriculum 3) Four Advanced Study Courses 4) Capstone Course Second Year Core Curriculum Accounting 610 Advanced Cost Accounting, Budgeting & Control Finance 600 Seminar in Business Finance Information Systems 601 Applied Statistic & Decision Analysis Human Resources Management 652 Seminar in Human Resources Man. Information Systems 602 Management of Information Systems Management 647 Seminar in Management Planning & Control Systems Marketing 661 Seminar in Marketing Policies
Curriculum Components: 1) First Year Core for non-business undergraduates 2) Second Year Core Curriculum 3) Four Advanced Study Courses 4) Capstone Course MBA with Concentration General MBA Advanced study courses must be taken from different disciplines within the College of Business Administration. Three of four advanced study courses must be taken from the same discipline: Finance, Management, HRM, Marketing, Information Systems, Healthcare The fourth advanced study course can be from any discipline. NOTE: The Accelerated MBA and the Saturday MBA are general MBA s only with NO CONCENTRATION
Curriculum Components: 1) First Year Core for non-business undergraduates 2) Second Year Core Curriculum 3) Four Advanced Study Courses 4) Capstone Course Capstone Course Integrates knowledge from all disciplines Taken after Second Year Core is completed Team projects Business Plan for real or simulated company; Acquisition Report Must get B or better
Marina Freeman-Garvey Daytime Accelerated MBA 562/985-8627 marina.freeman@csulb.edu Paula Gloeckner - Evening MBA 562/985-7988 paula.gloeckner@csulb.edu Contact Information MBA Office on the Web www.csulb.edu/mba Kathy Rice Saturday MBA 562/985-4811 kathy.rice@csulb.edu
MBA Materials: Mailing Addresses MBA Program - College of Business Administration California State University, Long Beach 1250 Bellflower Blvd. Long Beach, CA 90840 Transcripts: California State University, Long Beach Office of Enrollment Service Brotman Hall 1250 Bellflower Blvd. Long Beach, CA 90840