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California State University, Long Beach

California State University, Long Beach. Master of Business Administration. Our promise.......Graduate Education, One Student at a Time!. Why California State University, Long Beach? CSU System A leader in high-quality, accessible, student-focused higher education.

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California State University, Long Beach

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  1. California State University, Long Beach Master of Business Administration Our promise.......Graduate Education, One Student at a Time!

  2. Why California State University, Long Beach? CSU System • A leader in high-quality, accessible, student-focused higher education. • 23 campuses, almost 450,000 students, and 47,000 faculty and staff • Largest, most diverse, and one of the most affordable university systems in the country. CSULB CSULB has been named by US News & World Report as the 4th best public masters university in the west • The 2nd-largest in the CSU System (as of fall 2007) • 33,037 total students spring 2008 • 57 counties in California • 48 other states and territories • 104 foreign countries

  3. College of Business Administration • The Princeton Review For three years in a row, The College of Business Administration has been named one of the nation's most outstanding business schools by The Princeton Review. The CSULB FEMBA Program has been specifically mentioned for its quality. • AACSB International Accreditation AACSB International accreditation represents the highest standard of achievement for business schools worldwide. • GMAC Member CBA is one of 12 California member schools.

  4. Dr. H. Michael Chung – MBA Director • Marina Freeman - Graduate Programs Admissions Manager/Accelerated MBA • Paula Gloeckner – Admissions Coordinator/Evening MBA • Kathy Rice – Career Services Manager/Fully Employed MBA Your MBA Team--Friendly and Helpful

  5. The MBA Program at CSULB • Evening MBA • Accelerated MBA • Fully Employed MBA Which one is right for you?

  6. Evening MBA Program Features • Self-Paced, semester-based program • No pre-set program—students select their own study plan • Most classes 7pm-9:45pm, some classes 4pm-6:45pm • General MBA or specialize in one of seven areas • Cost: 0-6 units = $1,261; 7 or more units= $2,050 (per semester) These are the current fees which are subject to change based on approval

  7. Accelerated MBA ProgramFeatures • 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 much while in the program • General MBA • Cost: $650 per unit (includes class registration, books, • materials, parking) These are the current fees which are subject to change based on approval The Accelerated MBA are administered in conjunction with University College & Extension Services (UCES). Services such as class registration are carried out by UCES. Student advising and all academic functions are carried out by CBA

  8. Fully Employed MBA Program Features • Saturdays only, 23-months program (8am-6:45pm) • Pre-set schedule, lock-step cohort; 10-week quarters • Program is designed for working adults who can only attend • classes on the weekend • General MBA • $650 per unit (includes class registration, books, materials) These are the current fees which are subject to change based on approval The Fully Employed MBA are administered in conjunction with University College & Extension Services (UCES). Services such as class registration are carried out by UCES. Student advising and all academic functions are carried out by CBA.

  9. Startdates for the MBA Program Evening MBA: You can begin your studies in either fall or spring. Accelerated MBA:The next cohort will begin July 2009. Fully Employed MBA:The next cohort starts September 20, 2008.

  10. Year One (12 units) • Accounting 500: Management & Financial Accounting • Finance 501: Financial Management • Management 500: Business Policies, Operations and Organizations • Marketing 500: Marketing Concepts The MBA Curriculum (48 units) These classes may be waived if students have earned a degree from an AACSB-accredited business school within the last 10 years

  11. Year Two (Core-21 units) • 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 The MBA Curriculum (48 units)

  12. Finance • Management • Marketing • Accountancy • Information Systems • Health Care • HRM 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 Plus 3 additional units of your choice

  13. 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.

  14. How Do I Apply? 1. MBA Submission Process • MBA Information Sheet • Domestic students need to supply a set of transcripts • GPA (min. 2.75 for admission) • GMAT Score (500 or better) • Resume • Statement of Purpose • Two Letters of Recommendation from professional associates or faculty Applicants will be interviewed whenever possible All application materials can be found at www.csulb.edu/colleges/cba/mba/

  15. 2.CSULB Application Process • Minimum 2.5 GPA for admission • Apply online at www.csumentor.edu • In the Statement of Purpose section (sec. 9) put “Statement included in MBA application”) • 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

  16. GMAT Test • 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 • UCES – Prep Course https://www.uces.csulb.edu/Extension/Home/Home.aspx

  17. DEADLINES • Evening Program: Spring – October 30 / Fall – March 30 • FEMBA: May 30 • AMBA: May 1st • International Students (all programs): Spring - October 1 / Fall - March 30 Financial Aid (via http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/) Financial Aid Office: Kathy Tapia (562) 985-2326 ktapia@csulb.edu For FEMBA and AMBA only Financial Assistance (via UCES) UCES: Matt Reimers (562) 985-8222 mreimers@uces.csulb.edu

  18. 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.

  19. Contacts Marina Freeman-- Admissions Manager/Accelerated MBA Coordinator 562/985-8627 marifree@csulb.edu Paula Gloeckner – Admissions Coordinator/Evening MBA 562/985-7988 paula@csulb.edu Kathy Rice – Career Services Manager/Fully Employed MBA Coordinator 562/985-4811 krice@csulb.edu

  20. Mailing Addresses For your MBA Application 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

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