Business: Master of Business Administration, M.B.A. - 33-48 units

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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.
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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 0-15 semester units, Required Core 27 semester units, and Special Topics 6 semester units for a total of 33-48 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.

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

Requirements for Master of Business Administration - 33-48 units

Students must earn a grade of ‘C’ or better in all courses to apply them to the MBA, with an overall grade point average of 3.0 (grade of B) or better.

Foundations of Business - 0-15 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: 3
BUS 506 - Principles of Management and Marketing Units: 3
BUS 508 - Business Ethics and Law Units: 3

Required Core - 27 units

BUS 510 - Managerial and Organizational Behavior Units: 3
BUS 520 - Strategy and Leadership Units: 3
BUS 530 - Managing Business Operations Units: 3
BUS 540 - Accounting for Managerial Decision Making Units: 3
BUS 545 - Strategic Marketing Management Units: 3
BUS 550 - The Contemporary Firm in the Digital Age Units: 3
BUS 555 - Financial Principles and Financial Strategies Units: 3
BUS 560 - The Entrepreneurial Manager Units: 3
BUS 570 - Competing in a Global Environment: Graduate Project Units: 3

Special Topics - 6 units

Complete six units from the following:

BUS 521 - Special Topics in Management Units: 3
BUS 522 - Special Topics in Social Business Units: 3
BUS 523 - Special Topics in Economics Units: 3
BUS 524 - Special Topics in Human Resource Management Units: 3
BUS 525 - Special Topics in Strategy Units: 3
BUS 526 - Special Topics in Career Development Units: 3
BUS 527 - Special Topics in Entrepreneurial Management Units: 3
BUS 528 - Special Topics in Management Information Systems Units: 3
BUS 529 - Special Topics in Business Operations Units: 3
BUS 531 - Special Topics in Business Units: 3
BUS 532 - Special Topics in International Business Units: 3
BUS 533 - Special Topics in Supply Chain Management Units: 3
BUS 534 - Special Topics in Electronic Commerce Units: 3
BUS 535 - Special Topics in Real Estate Units: 3
BUS 536 - Special Topics in Business Analytics Units: 3
BUS 537 - Special Topics in Healthcare and Biopharma Units: 3
BUS 541 - Special Topics in Finance Units: 3
BUS 542 - Special Topics in Accounting Units: 3
BUS 543 - Special Topics in Marketing Units: 3
BUS 561 - Special Topics in Graduate Internship Units: Variable 1-3

Graduate Writing Assessment Requirement

Prior to the awarding of the degree, writing proficiency is demonstrated by completion of BUS 520 - Strategy and Leadership with a grade of B or higher.