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Tuition USD 372 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 372 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Degree MBA
Duration 24 months
Deadline 2031-05-18
Delivery On-campus
Location United States
Language English

Program Overview

The Business Administration at California State University Fresno is a MBA programme in Business & Management over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.

Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of business & management. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.

Graduates of the Business Administration programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Duration: 24 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 6.5
  5. Tuition: USD 372 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 372 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
  6. Location: California, United States, United States

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Business Administration programme are prepared for diverse careers in business & management:

  1. Business Analyst
  2. Management Consultant
  3. Product Manager
  4. Strategy Analyst
  5. Operations Manager
  6. Entrepreneur

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Strategies for Success
  2. Senior Honors Seminar II
  3. Managerial Economics
  4. Accounting and Information Systems
  5. Methods of Decision Sciences

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

The program is open to college graduates without regard to the area of undergraduate study. Applicants are expected to show intellectual promise to do well in the program, and upon graduation, to perform effectively as professional managers. Applicants must submit the following to be considered for admission into the traditional M.B.A. program:

  • a completed California State University, Fresno Graduate Application form
  • a completed M.B.A. Program Application form
  • complete university or college transcripts -- last 60 units require a GPA of 2.5 or higher
  • official record of the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT). The GMAT may be waived at the discretion of the graduate coordinator for MBA applicants with bachelor\'s degrees in Business Administration from the Craig School of Business who have graduated with an accumulative GPA of 3.2 or higher. The GMAT requirement may be waived for the E.M.B.A. based on a recommendation by the school\'s Graduate Committee to the graduate director that the candidate has substantial work experience (minimum of 10 years) and significant managerial or professional experience (minimum of three years) and has successfully completed and individual interview. The terms "managerial or professional experience" are defined as follows:
    Managerial Experience:\xc2\xa0experience in work in which the primary duty includes overall responsibility for an enterprise, subdivision, department, or similar independent or quasi-independent organization. Duties typically includes such things as hiring and firing personnel, planning, discretion and judgment, and organizing and controlling work that substantially affects a major aspect of the organization\'s operations. Individuals with this level of responsibility usually have titles such as "manager," "director," "vice-present," "president," "Chief information officer," "chief financial officer," "chief operating officer," or "chief executive officer."
    Professional Experience:\xc2\xa0experience in work that requires advanced knowledge acquired by a prolonged course of specialized study and involved work that is predominately intellectual and varied in character. Examples would include medical doctors, dentists, psychologists, lawyers, and certified public accountants.
  • English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

    Tuition & Financial Information

    Tuition Fee

    USD 372 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 372 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students

    Tuition fees: USD 372 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 372 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students

    IELTS requirement: 6.5

    Financial Aid & Scholarships

    Contact California State University Fresno directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.

    About California State University Fresno

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    California State University Fresno

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    California State University, Fresno is a public university in Fresno, California, United States. It is part of the California State University system. The university had a fall 2020 enrollment of...

    University Profile
    • Application Deadline 2031-05-18
    • Start Date 2018-08-16
    • Language English
    • Duration 24 months