California State University, Long Beach

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

2. California State University, Long Beach California State University, Long Beach is a large, urban, comprehensive university in the 23-campus California State University System. CSULB aims, above all, to graduate students with highly valued degrees, and to prepare them for lifelong learning as well as success in a variety of professional fields . • College of Business Administration CBA is a teaching-learning community of scholars that academically and professionally prepares a diverse student body to excel in a dynamic and global environment.

3. The Princeton Review The College of Business Administration at California State University, Long Beach has been named one of the nation's most outstanding business schools by The Princeton Review. • AACSB International Accreditation AACSB International accreditation represents the highest standard of achievement for business schools, worldwide. Institutions that earn accreditation confirm their commitment to quality and continuous improvement. AACSB International Accreditation is the hallmark of excellence in management education. • GMAC Member • CBA is one of 11 California member schools.

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

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

6. Four key factors to help select the right program for you: • When can you attend classes? • How fast do you want to get your MBA? • How much work experience do you have? • How important is cost?

7. When can you attend classes? Evening MBA classes are held at 4pm or 7pm, Monday-Thursday Accelerated MBA classes are held Monday-Thursday, 9:30am-3:15pm Fully Employed MBA Classes are held Saturdays from 8am-6pm

8. How fast do you want to get your MBA? The Evening MBA is self-paced (you decide how many classes you take per semester). You can also take classes during the summer. The Accelerated MBA takes one year to complete (lock-step cohort). There are five 10-week sessions with a one-week break between sessions. The Fully Employed MBA takes 23 months to complete (lock-step cohort). The program consists of eight 10-week sessions with a one-week break between sessions.

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 28, 2008. Fully Employed MBA:The next cohort starts October 2008.

10. How much work experience to you have? Evening MBA does not require work experience, but it would be helpful. Accelerated MBA does not require work experience, but it would be helpful. Fully Employed MBA requires at least three years work experience—the average is nine years.

11. How important is cost? Evening MBA, Accelerated MBA, and Fully Employed MBA all teach the same high-quality, cutting-edge MBA curriculum. The Accelerated MBA and 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.

12. How important is cost (cont’d) • Evening MBA: 0-6 units = $1,261 7 or more units= $2,050 (per semester; other fees included) • Accelerated MBA: $650 per unit (includes class registration, books, materials, parking, and field trips) • Fully Employed MBA: $550 per unit (includes class registration, books, materials) • These are the current fees which are subject to change based on approval

13. 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 you have earned a degree from an AACSB-accredited business school within the last 10 years

14. 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)

15. 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 three additional units of your choice

16. 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.

17. How Do I Apply? File MBA Application AND University Application 1. MBA Application Process • MBA Program Application • Domestic students need to supply a set of transcripts • GPA (min. 2.75 for admission) • GMAT Score (500 or better) • Detailed 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/

18. 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”). • Submit $55 non-refundable fee • Submit one set of original transcripts • (International Students apply to International Admissions) • TIPS • Apply Early (particularly international students) • Create your file – even if you have not yet taken the GMAT Exam • Inform the Office of your scheduled GMAT Date • No application will be reviewed unless complete

19. GMAT Test • Electronic Standardized Assessment • Analytical Writing • Quantitative Reasoning • Verbal Reasoning • Offered year round – Make appointment online at www.mba.com • Be sure to request that score is sent to CSULB (code 364-M9-69 MBA) • Cannot take the exam more than once a month • The MBA program accepts the highest score • Resources • www.mba.com • UCES – Prep Course https://www.uces.csulb.edu/Extension/Home/Home.aspx

20. DEADLINES • Evening Program: Spring – October 30 / Fall – March 30 • FEMBA: June 15 • AMBA: June 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

21. 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.

22. 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

23. 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