M.B.A.

PROGRAM MISSION
The mission of the M.B.A. program is to provide our region with an advanced business education which will foster a commitment to lifelong learning and facilitate career growth of our graduates.

Accelerate Program Prerequisites

The CSUB MBA Advantage

CSUB MBA students consistently score in the top 10% on a national assessment of managerial skills. Same accreditation as UCLA, Stanford and USC. Affordable tuition (approx $24,000 for the program). Diversity of peers in terms of work experiences, ethnicity, age, and gender. Applied coursework that is relevant to businesses of every size and industry. Faculty with work experience who utilize the latest instructional methods. Defined pathway to completion/Convenient class schedule Networking opportunities. Designed to facilitate immediate knowledge transfer into the workplace. Provides broad set of tools to give individuals more flexibility in their career choices. Need more information? mba@csub.edu

Your Statistics or equivalent research method course Financial Accounting Finance Economics Self-paced versions of the program prerequisites are available.

Career

To Apply

Apply for the MBA program at www.csumentor.edu. Accelerate All applicants also need to send: Your Career Two official transcripts from each college or university attended (international students must send a certified English translation) A resume Two letters of reference An official GMAT or GRE score International applicants also need: TOEFL score Financial declaration/documentation

MBA

MBA

MBA
AACSB Accredited

What do our MBA Alumni think?

The CSUB MBA Program is a best kept secret and a great program. I expanded my knowledge and skills tremendously. I am making a direct transfer of those skills and knowledge into my job. The professors in the program were able to add valuable real world experience and tangible examples from their background and course materials. I will see a real benefit to from participating in the program in my career. It was a great opportunity to take par in. Mark Weighall CFM CMA CPA MBA (CSUB MBA, 2010) Pandol Brothers

Contact Information
MBA Program Director (661) 654-2757 or MBA@csub.edu MBA Advisor (BPA Student Services Center) Business Development Ctr, Rm 123 (661) 654-2326 Fax: (661) 654.2438 For MBA Information: email: MBA@csub.edu website: www.csub.edu/bpa/MBA Facebook: Search CSUB MBA

Key Characteristics
Proven Quality - AACSB Accredited - Assessment of Skills - Faculty Qualifications Cost - Financial Aid Available Time to Completion Networking Opportunities

AACSB Accredited
The CSUB School of Business and Public Administration is Accredited by AACSB International.
AACSB International accreditation represents the highest standard of achievement for business schools worldwide. Only 5% of business schools worldwide achieve this quality standard. Source: AACSB (Tampa, FL www.bestbizschools.com). To ensure the highest quality of programs, universities should be accredited by organizations in the region or from the academic field that they serve. Who else in Kern County is AACSB Accredited? No-one!!! In Kern County, CSUB is the only School of Business and Public Administration with AACSB Accreditation. What does AACSB accreditation mean to employers? The AACSB accreditation signifies to employers that CSUB Masters degree graduates (1) have met the highest educational standard; and (2) they possess the knowledge and skills critical to the field of study. Some employers will only reimburse students attending AACSB accredited institutions.

Financial Aid Opportunities

CSUB Financial Aid (Loans and Tuition Grants) CSUB Scholarships - www.csub.edu/finaid/scholarships/scholarships.shtml - e.g., CSUB Title 5 Part B Scholarship for Hispanic Students CSUB Hispanic Scholarship Fund (www.hsf.net) CSUB Alumni Association Scholarship (for CSUB Undergraduate Alumni)

Time to Completion/Requirements

Assessment of Skills
CSUB MBA students routinely perform in the top 10% on a standardized nationwide assessment of Managerial Skills. This managerial skill set in the MBA body of knowledge is highly desired by both large and small organizations

Time to completion is approximately 6-8 quarters (1.5-2 years). MBA classes meet two hours two nights per week. For complete Masters degree program information please see the School of Business and Public Administration website at www.csub.edu/bpa.

CPCU/Insurance Specialization

Faculty Qualifications
Real-world work experience! Academically qualified through the highest degree (Ph.Ds) in their fields. Professional educators who create a personalized learning situation. Ongoing consulting expertise Our faculty are NOT part-time instructors who teach a class by reading out of a book from timeto-time.

Students who have passed the CPCU national certification exams (CPCU 510, CPCU 520, CPCU 530, CPCU 540) may count these as their electives towards their CSU Bakersfield MBA!

Network...

. . . while you learn with your peers the future business and government leaders of Kern County. CSUB alumni hold leadership positions in business, government, and non-profit organizations.

Cost

Facilities

CSU tuition is among the lowest in the country. AACSB accreditation provides proof of high quality for low cost. Our program costs approximately $24k for the entire program. Tuition information may be found: www.csub.edu/admissions/Registration/

The School of Business and Public Administration is housed in the CSUB Business Development Center. BPA Masters students have 24/7 access to the Occidental Petroleum Graduate Research Laboratory. The lab provides computers, a presentation station, and a place for studying, teamwork, or networking.