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Business Administration - Professionals Option

California State University San Bernardino
Tuition USD 1,302 (Tuition (Credit)) — In-State students
Degree MBA
Duration 24 months
Delivery On-campus
Location San Bernardino, California
Language English

Program Overview

The Business Administration - Professionals Option at California State University San Bernardino 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 - Professionals Option 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 1,302 (Tuition (Credit)) — In-State students
  6. Location: San Bernardino, United States, United States

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Business Administration - Professionals Option 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. Data-Driven Decision Making
  2. Accounting for Managerial Decision-Making
  3. Financial Theory and Corporate Finance
  4. Information Systems and Technology Management
  5. Organization Theory and Behavior
  6. Corporate Strategy in a Global Economy
  7. Marketing Management
  8. Culminating Business Analyst Project
  9. MBA Portfolio

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

You need the following GPA score:

Required score: 3

Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).

Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).

Suitability for admission to the program will be based on an examination of the entire application package. In addition to the general requirements of the university, specific requirements for admission to classified graduate status are:

  • Bachelor\'s Degree: A bachelor\xc2\x92s degree from an accredited college or university, with required minimum GPA of 3.0 calculated using the entire degree or the last 90 quarter (60 semester) units, which may include post baccalaureate work;
  • Personal Statement: Academic motivation and personal qualifications demonstrated through submission of a 200-250 word statement of reasons for wishing to pursue the MBA at California State University, San Bernardino,and personal qualifications that will contribute to successful completion of the program;
  • Resume: Submission of a current resume;
  • Letters of Recommendation: Three letters of recommendation are optional, but can enhance an application. There is no official format;
  • Business Aptitude Requirement (Graduate Management Aptitude Test (GMAT) or Graduate Record Exam (GRE): Applicants for MBA and Professionals Option must meet the Business Aptitude Requirement or its waiver conditions (does not apply to Executives Option):
A. Submission of an acceptable score on the Graduate Management Aptitude Test (GMAT) or Graduate Record Exam (GRE) as determined by the MBA committee, ratified by the College Curriculum Committee, and conforming with Office of Graduate Studies requirements. The current acceptable GMAT or GRE score must meet a minimum GMAT score of 470 (minimum 10% on GMAT Verbal Ability and Quantitative Ability percentile rankings) or a minimum GRE score of 298 (minimum 10% on GRE Verbal Ability and Quantitative Ability percentile rankings). In addition, students with 2.5 or above GPA calculated using the entire degree or the last 90 quarter (60 semester) units, which will include post baccalaureate work, are admitted if one of the following equations and conditions are met:
1. (GPA x 200) + GMAT score greater than or equal to 1,050 points;
or
2. (GPA x 24) + GRE score greater than or equal to 368 points.
  • Business Aptitude Requirement may be waived with one or both of the following:
Proof of completion of graduate work (e.g. J.D., Ph.D., M.D. from an accredited college or university with a minimum GPA of 3.0 in the graduate program;

English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

USD 1,302 (Tuition (Credit)) — In-State students

Tuition fees: USD 1,302 (Tuition (Credit)) — In-State students

IELTS requirement: 6.5

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact California State University San Bernardino 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 San Bernardino

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California State University San Bernardino

San Bernardino, California

California State University, San Bernardino is a public research university in San Bernardino, California, United States. Founded in 1965, it is part of the California State University system. The...

University Profile
  • Language English
  • Duration 24 months