Program Overview
The MBA - Master of Business Administration at California State University Bakersfield is a MBA programme in Business & Management over 18 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 MBA - Master of 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
- Duration: 18 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: USD 2,681 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 2,681 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
- Location: Bakersfield, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the MBA - Master of Business Administration programme are prepared for diverse careers in business & management:
- Business Analyst
- Management Consultant
- Product Manager
- Strategy Analyst
- Operations Manager
- Entrepreneur
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- ACCT 600 Financial Accounting for Leaders (4 units) [Core]
- ACCT 620 Accounting for Decision Making and Control (4) [Core]
- ACCT 640 Financial Reporting and Statement Analysis (4)
- ACCT 450/650 Accounting Ethics (4)
- ACCT 677 Selected Topics in Accounting (4)
- ACCT 699 Individual Graduate Study in Accounting (4)
- ECON 510 Economic Issues in Health and Health Care (4)
- ECON 661 Managerial Economics (4)
- ECON 677 Selected Topics (4)
- ECON 680 Labor Economics (4)
- ECON 699 Individual Graduate Study (4)
- FIN 600 Seminar in Financial Management and Policy (4) [Core]
- FIN 620 Seminar in Investments (4)
- FIN 640 Short Term Financial Management (4)
- FIN 677 Selected Topics in Finance (4)
- FIN 680 Seminar in Real Estate Investments (4)
- FIN 685 Seminar in International Financial Management (4)
- FIN 699 Individual Graduate Study in Finance (4)
- MGMT 600 Seminar in Organizational Theory and Design (4)
- MGMT 602 Seminar in Operations and Technology Management (4) [Core]
- MGMT 604 Advanced Organizational Behavior (4)
- MGMT 605 Managerial Skills (4) [Core]
- MGMT 610 Seminar in Human Resource Management (4)
- MGMT 650 Seminar in Global Operations Management (4)
- MGMT 655 Seminar in Statistical Analysis (4)
- MGMT 670 Advanced Reading in Management (4)
- MGMT 677 Selected Topics in Management (4)
- MIS 610 Information Systems for Leaders (4) [Core]
- MIS 630 Applied Decision Support and Expert Systems (4)
- MKTG 600 Seminar in Marketing Management (4) [Core]
- MKTG 601 Seminar in Consumer Behavior (4)
- MKTG 602 Seminar in Advertising and Public Relations Strategy (4)
- MKTG 604 Seminar in Services Marketing (4)
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
The criteria to apply for the International Applicant track are as follows:
- A completed application and application fee. This may be done by hand on paper or you may access it onlinewww.csumentor.edu
- Two official transcripts from each college or university attended in both the original language and a certified English translation.
- An official GMAT score or GRE score
- A resume
- Two letters of reference
- An official TOEFL Score
- An applicant whose preparatory education is principally in a language other than English must have a minimum TOEFL (test of English as a foreign language) score of 550 on paper, 213 on computer based, or 79 on Internet based exam, or minimum IELTS score of 7. The test score report must be sent directly from the testing institution, copies are unacceptable.
- Please note that despite an acceptable TOEFL or IELTS score, students whose English competency is deemed insufficient by the faculty may be required to take additional courses to improve communication skills in English before continuing with MBA courses.
- Submission of a financial declaration and supporting documentation
- Must indicate sufficient funding for tuition, approximately $36,000, and living expense.
- A Professionally evaluated transcript that demonstrates prior education equivalence.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 2,681 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 2,681 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 2,681 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 2,681 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact California State University Bakersfield 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 Bakersfield
California State University Bakersfield
United States
California State University, Bakersfield is a public university in Bakersfield, California. It was established in 1965 as Kern State College and officially in 1968 as California State College...
University Profile- Application Deadline June 30, 2026
- Start Date Fall 2026
- Language English
- Duration 18 months