Offered through California State University Channel Islands Extended University

The MBA Program is designed to develop business leaders capable of working in an increasingly multicultural and global environment. Key elements include:

• Learning Community/Cohort Experience
• Evening Classes
• Online Foundations of Business courses
• Focus on International Business and Entrepreneurial Innovation
• International Study Tour Option
• Real-World Orientation

The MBA Curriculum

The curriculum is comprised of three parts: Foundations of Business 0-16 semester units, Required Core 24 semester units, and Special Topics 9 semester units for a total of 33-49 semester units.

Foundations of Business

The Foundations of Business courses provide the theoretical concepts and quantitative tools that form the basis for making business decisions. These courses are designed to provide students with a general understanding of accounting, economics, finance, ethics and law, statistics, management, and marketing. Some or all of these courses may be waived depending upon the applicant’s undergraduate degree and coursework. Students with a bachelor’s degree in business from CI or from other accredited institutions within the last 10 years will have met the Foundations of Business requirements. Individual business courses taken as an undergraduate student at CI or another institution may also meet specific Foundations requirements. Upon acceptance to the program, a student’s transcripts will be reviewed for completion of the necessary coursework for mastery of the Foundations of Business. A grade of “C” or better is required to meet the criteria.

Required Core

The core MBA courses are presented in a cross-functional, integrative manner that provides a comprehensive view of the structure of business operations. Students learn to analyze business from a variety of perspectives. The seven core courses provide the skills and competencies students will need to be effective business leaders in the 21st century. A distinguishing aspect of the MBA Program is its focus on entrepreneurship and global business awareness. The Capstone Course (BUS 570) provides students with the opportunity to integrate their knowledge through an International Business Simulation exercise.

Special Topics Courses

Students will take three graduate courses 9 units in which professors provide in-depth coverage of selected business and economics subjects. Topics vary based on the discipline expertise of the assigned professor.

Faculty

William P. Cordeiro, Ph.D., Associate Vice President for
Academic Affairs, Director, MBA Program
Sage Hall, Room 2011
(805) 437-8860
http://ext.csuci.edu/degree-programs-business/mba.htm
william.cordeiro@csuci.edu

Minder Chen, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Management Information Systems
Sage Hall, Room 2027
(805) 437-2683
minder.chen@csuci.edu

Priscilla Z. Liang, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Finance
Sage Hall, Room 2143
(805) 437-8926
priscilla.liang@csuci.edu

J. Andrew Morris, Ph.D., Professor of Management
Sage Hall, Room 2149
(805) 437-2771
john-andrew.morris@csuci.edu

Dennis Muraoka, Ph.D., Professor of Economics
Sage Hall, Room 2123
(805) 437-8861
dennis.muraoka@csuci.edu

Claudio A. C. Paiva, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Economics
Sage Hall, Room 2039
(805) 437-2684
claudio.paiva@csuci.edu

Paul A. Rivera, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Economics
Academic Advisor for Undergraduate Programs
Sage Hall, Room 2135
(805) 437-8988
paul.rivera@csuci.edu

Sung Won Sohn, Ph.D., MVS Endowed Professor of Economics
Sage Hall, Room 2033
(805) 437-2789
sung.sohn@csuci.edu