Business: Master of Business Administration, M.B.A.

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Offered through California State University Channel Islands Extended University

Our program in Business Administration is designed for working professionals in Southern California. The Martin V. Smith School of Business & Economics MBA program is the result of benchmarking against the best business programs in the country and features integrated modules that cross functional disciplines, a common cohort experience, team teaching and learning. Consistent with the University’s mission, there is an emphasis on graduating business leaders with a global and multicultural perspective. Our MBA aims to make a difference in the lives and careers of our students and contribute to the vitality of the region.
http://ext.csuci.edu/mba/

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 in each course 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
william.cordeiro@csuci.edu

Jared P. Barton, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Economics
Sage Hall 2137
(805) 437-1640
jared.barton@csuci.edu

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

Dax. Jacobson, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Management Information Systems
Sage Hall, Room 2143
(805) 437-1641
dax.jacobson@csuci.edu

William F. Johnson, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Finance
Sage Hall, Room 2031
(805) 437-1642
william.johnson@csuci.edu

Priscilla Z. Liang, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Finance, Faculty Advisor for Undergraduate Programs
Sage Hall, Room 2131
(805) 437-8926
priscilla.liang@csuci.edu

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

Dennis Muraoka, Ph.D., Professor of Economics
Sage Hall, Room 2133
(805) 437-8861
dennis.muraoka@csuci.edu

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

Paul A. Rivera, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Economics, Chair of Economics
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

Admission Requirements may be found in the Graduate Studies section of the catalog.

Requirements for Master of Business Administration - 33-49 units

Foundations of Business - 0-16 units

BUS 500 - Economics for Managers Units: 3
BUS 502 - Quantitative Methods for Decision-Making Units: 3
BUS 504 - Introduction to Accounting and Finance Units: 4
BUS 506 - Principles of Management and Marketing Units: 3
BUS 508 - Business Ethics and Law Units: 3

Required Core - 24 units

BUS 510 - High Performance Management Units: 3
BUS 520 - Strategy and Leadership Units: 3
BUS 530 - Managing Business Operations Units: 3
BUS 540 - Financial Reporting and Analysis Units: 3
BUS 550 - The Contemporary Firm Units: 3
BUS 560 - The Entrepreneurial Manager Units: 3
BUS 570 - Competing in a Global Environment Units: 6

Special Topics - 9 units

Nine units of graduate-level courses.

Graduate Writing Assessment Requirement

Writing proficiency prior to the awarding of the degree is demonstrated by successful completion of BUS 520 - Strategy and Leadership with a grade of B or higher.