Transcript EVENING MBA PROGRAM - California State University, Long Beach

Master of Business Administration
Our promise.......Graduate Education, One Student at a Time!
California State University, Long Beach
Why California State University, Long Beach?
CSU System
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A leader in high-quality, accessible, student-focused higher education.
23 campuses, almost 450,000 students, and 48,000 faculty and staff
Largest, most diverse, and one of the most affordable largest public higher education system
in the nation systems in the country.
CSULB
CSULB has been named by US News & World Report as the 4th best public masters
university in the west
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Third largest university campus in California and the second-largest campus in the 23-campus
Cal State system
Enrollment of more than 37,000 students
• 57 counties in California
• 48 other states and territories
• 104 foreign countries
College of Business Administration
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THE PRINCETON REVIEW
The College of Business Administration has been named one of the nation's most
outstanding business schools by The Princeton Review.
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AACSB INTERNATIONAL ACCREDITATION
AACSB International accreditation represents the highest standard of
achievement for business schools worldwide.
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GMAC MEMBER
CBA is one of 12 California member schools.
Your MBA Team--Friendly and Helpful
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Dr. David Horne– MBA Director
• Marina Freeman - Graduate Programs
Admissions Manager/Accelerated MBA
• Paula Gloeckner – Admissions
Coordinator/Evening MBA
• Kathy Rice – Career Services Manager/
Saturday MBA
The MBA Program at CSULB
1. Evening MBA
2. Accelerated MBA
3. Saturday MBA
Which one is right for you?
Evening MBA Program Features
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Self-paced, semester-based program
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No pre-set program—students select their own study plan
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Most classes 7pm-9:45pm, some classes 4pm-6:45pm
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General MBA or specialize in one of seven areas
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Cost: 0-6 units = $1612; 7 or more units= $2,653 (per
semester)
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Additional Professional Fee of $210 per unit
These are the current fees which are subject to change based on approval
Accelerated MBA Program Features
• One year, full time, day-time program (Mon-Th, 9:30am-3:15pm)
• Pre-set schedule, lock-step cohort; 10-week quarters
• Program is designed for recent graduates and international
students who don’t plan to work while in the program
• General MBA
• Cost: $700 per unit (includes class registration, books,
materials, parking, international experience)
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These are the current fees which are subject to change based on approval
The Accelerated MBA is administered in conjunction with College of Professional
and Continuing Education (CCPE). Services such as class registration are carried
out by CCPE. Student advising and all academic functions are carried out by CBA
Saturday MBA Program Features
• 21-months program (8am-6:00pm)
• Pre-set schedule, lock-step cohort; semester-based schedule
• Program is designed for working adults
• Most students have middle and upper level management
experience
• General MBA
• $41,000 (includes class registration, books, materials,
international experience)
These are the current fees which are subject to change based on approval
The Saturday MBA is administered in conjunction with the College of Professional
and Continuing Education (CCPE). Services such as class registration are carried
out by CCPE. Student advising and all academic functions are carried out by CBA.
Start dates for the MBA Program
Evening MBA: Currently, students can begin in the fall only.
Accelerated MBA: The next cohort will begin July 26, 2010.
Saturday MBA: The next cohort starts August 24, 2010.
The MBA Curriculum (48 units)
Year One (12 units)
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Accounting 500: Management & Financial Accounting
Finance 501: Financial Management
Management 500: Business Policies, Operations and Organizations
Marketing 500: Marketing Concepts
These classes may be waived if students have earned a degree from
an AACSB-accredited business school within the last five years,
and received a B or better in the course.
The MBA Curriculum (48 units)
Year Two (Core-21 units)
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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 Management
Information Systems 602 – Management of Information Systems
Management 647 – Seminar in Management Planning & Control Systems
Marketing 661 – Seminar in Marketing Policies
Capstone Course and Electives
Capstone Course: GBA 699 – 3 Units
• Integrated Analysis/Culminating Experience
• Integrate knowledge from all functional
areas of business
•Taken after 2nd year core is complete
Electives
Specialization – 9 Units
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Finance
Management
Marketing
Information
Systems
– Health Care
– HRM
Plus 3 additional units of
your choice
BLAW and ECON Requirements
You are expected to fulfill the body of knowledge requirement for a basic
business law class and a basic economics class.
Students who have not had an Economics course prior to entering the MBA
Program must acquire that knowledge by completing an Economics course
as a condition to obtaining an MBA degree
Students who have not had an upper division Business Law course prior to
entering the MBA Program must acquire that knowledge by completing
Business Law 520 or its equivalent.
Most students, particularly those with a business undergraduate degree,
have already taken these classes and this requirement will be waived for
them upon presenting a transcript that lists these classes.
How Do I Apply?
1. MBA Submission Process
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MBA Information Sheet
GMAT Score
Resume
Statement of Purpose
Two Letters of Recommendation from professional associates or faculty
All application materials can be found at www.csulb.edu/mba
2. CSULB Application Process
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Minimum 2.5 GPA for admission
Apply online at www.csumentor.edu
Leave Statement of Purpose section (sec. 9) blank
You do not need to submit the references (sec. 8)
Submit $55 non-refundable fee
Submit one set of original transcripts
(International Students apply to International Admissions)
TIPS
•Apply Early (particularly international students)
• Submit the MBA Information Sheet
• Inform the office of your scheduled GMAT Date
• No application will be reviewed unless complete
Admission Process
Minimum Requirements:
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2.75 GPA
500 overall GMAT score
At least 20 in Verbal and Quantitative portions
At least 4.0 in the Analytical Writing Portion
Saturday MBA has minimum 3 year work experience
requirement
Evening and AMBA do not require work experience
Note: Meeting these minimum requirements does not a
guarantee admission
GMAT Test
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Electronic Standardized Assessment
• Analytical Writing
• Quantitative Reasoning
• Verbal Reasoning
Offered year round – Make appointment online at www.mba.com
CSULB code 364-M9-69 MBA. You must send your score to MBA Office
Test can be taken once every 31 calendar days and no more than five (5)
times in a rolling 12-month period
The MBA program accepts the highest score
Resources
• www.mba.com
• CCPE – Prep Course
http://www.ccpe.csulb.edu/continuinged/course_listing/programdescription.
aspx?&Course_ID=319&Course_Version=1
DEADLINES
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Evening Program: March 30
Saturday MBA : June 30, 2010
Accelerated MBA: June 1, 2010
International Students (all programs):
March 30, Document deadline is April 15.
Financial Aid (via http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/)
Financial Aid Office: (562) 985-8403
Center for Scholarship Information, CSULB
http://www.csulb.edu/divisions/students/scholarships/
After you have been admitted…….
• There are mandatory orientation sessions during which you learn about
CSULB’s rules and regulations, procedures for graduations and much more.
Activities during the orientation include team building exercises, case study
workshops, lunch and more.
How to get involved......
MBAA, Extra Curricular Activities, Career Services
• Network with your classmates and alumni at MBA Student Association
events; be pro-active in job searches with our Career Management Center.
Contacts
Marina Freeman-- Admissions Manager/Accelerated MBA Coordinator
562/985-8627 [email protected]
Paula Gloeckner – Admissions Coordinator/Evening MBA
562/985-7988 [email protected]
Kathy Rice – Career Services Manager/ Saturday MBA Coordinator
562/985-4811 [email protected]
Mailing Addresses
For your MBA Materials:
MBA Program - College of Business Administration
California State University, Long Beach
1250 Bellflower Blvd.
Long Beach, CA 90840
For your university application/transcripts:
California State University, Long Beach
Office of Enrollment Service – Brotman Hall
1250 Bellflower Blvd.
Long Beach, CA 90840