Master of Business Administration

The Master of Business Administration degree offers the critical preparation needed by working professionals for challenging careers in business. Competing in the complex, rapidly changing environment of business and public sectors requires having the knowledge, skills, and values that the MBA degree provides. The CSUB MBA program is continuously assessing and evaluating itself to provide advanced business knowledge to prepare professionals for the changing global marketplace. Individuals from all areas of study and industries are welcome to applyThe Master of Business Administration program is designed to advance current business knowledge and to update the student’s continuous learning foundation. MBA courses provide both additional depth and breadth through the identification of relevant learning materials, faculty interaction, and collaboration with peers. The MBA program consists of nine core classes and three electives. Our convenient night, weekend, and online classes cater to the busy schedule of working professionals.

Hold a baccalaureate degree from an accredited four-year university.

• Have at least a 2.75, on a 4.0 scale, undergraduate GPA (overall or last 60 semester units).

• Complete/Satisfy the five pre-requisite courses before the start of your first semester (see below).

• Meet one of the following five criteria:

Undergraduate GPA: A business degree from an AACSB-accredited school with a minimum GPA of 3.0 (cumulative or last 60 units) or a non-business degree with a minimum GPA of 3.2 (cumulative or last 60 units).

Professional Experience

National Certification: Hold a current national certification.

Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Certified Financial Accountant (CFA)

Chartered (or Certified) Property and Casualty Underwriters (CPCU)

Certified Liability Underwriter (CLU)

Professional in Human Resource Management (PHR)

Senior Professional in Human Resource Management (SPHR)

Other national certifications may be considered