Our promise Graduate Education, One Student at a Time! California State University, Long Beach

CSU System 23 campuses, almost 450,000 students, and 47,000 faculty and staff Largest, most diverse, and one of the most affordable largest public higher education system in the country. For the fourth year in a row, CSULB has been named by US News & World Report as one of the best public masters university in the west. CSU System 23 campuses, almost 450,000 students, and 47,000 faculty and staff Largest, most diverse, and one of the most affordable largest public higher education system in the country. For the fourth year in a row, CSULB has been named by US News & World Report as one of the best public masters university in the west. California State University, Long Beach

College of Business Administration CBA is among 593 business schools (out of ca. 12,000 worldwide) that are accredited by AACSB. In 2011, CSULB’s MBA program ranks as one of Princeton Review’s 301 best business schools in the United States. CBA is one of 12 California member schools. There are 183 members world-wide. California State University, Long Beach

Your MBA Team David A. Horne, Ph.D., MBA Director, Marketing Faculty Marina Freeman MBA Program Staff Accelerated MBA Marina Freeman MBA Program Staff Accelerated MBA Paula Gloeckner MBA Program Staff Evening MBA Paula Gloeckner MBA Program Staff Evening MBA Kathy Rice – MBA Program Staff Saturday MBA Kathy Rice – MBA Program Staff Saturday MBA

California State University, Long Beach MBA Information Sheet GMAT or GRE Score Resume Statement of Purpose Two Letters of Recommendation Five short Essays Application and Admissions for all Programs Apply online at Minimum 2.5 GPA for admission $55 non-refundable fee One set of original transcripts International Students apply to International Admissions Application Deadlines MBA Materials CSULB Materials Evening MBA November 1 – April 30 for Fall August 1-October 30 for Spring Accelerated MBA November 1 – May 1 Saturday MBA November 1 – May 30

California State University, Long Beach Minimum Admission Requirements 2.75 GPA GMAT score in low 500’s, or comparable GRE scores At least 20 in Verbal and Quantitative portions At least 4.0 in the Analytical Writing Portion Work experience is preferred, but not required Saturday MBA requires at least 3 years work experience Meeting these minimum requirements does not guarantee admission! 2.75 GPA GMAT score in low 500’s, or comparable GRE scores At least 20 in Verbal and Quantitative portions At least 4.0 in the Analytical Writing Portion Work experience is preferred, but not required Saturday MBA requires at least 3 years work experience Meeting these minimum requirements does not guarantee admission!

California State University, Long Beach Required GMAT or GRE Exam T HREE SECTIONS Analytical Writing Quantitative Reasoning Verbal Reasoning T HREE SECTIONS Analytical Writing Quantitative Reasoning Verbal Reasoning CSULB code 364-M9-69 for GMAT or 8848 for GRE Test can be taken up to five times per year CSULB MBA program accepts the highest score CSULB code 364-M9-69 for GMAT or 8848 for GRE Test can be taken up to five times per year CSULB MBA program accepts the highest score

Our promise Graduate Education, One Student at a Time! California State University, Long Beach Program Services….and more! Intensive program orientations CSULB Career Services Staff dedicated to MBA students only International Collegiate Business Strategy Competition MBAA Association Writing Resource Center Lectures and Workshops Free coffee, tea, newspapers, and magazines for students Intensive program orientations CSULB Career Services Staff dedicated to MBA students only International Collegiate Business Strategy Competition MBAA Association Writing Resource Center Lectures and Workshops Free coffee, tea, newspapers, and magazines for students

California State University, Long Beach Which one is right for you?

Program is self-paced Weeknights (Mo-Th at 4pm or at 7pm) Program is designed for working adults who can only attend classes at night and need a slower pace Cost: 0-6 units $2,337 7 units or more $3,393 $762 Professional Fee per class in addition to above costs Program is self-paced Weeknights (Mo-Th at 4pm or at 7pm) Program is designed for working adults who can only attend classes at night and need a slower pace Cost: 0-6 units $2,337 7 units or more $3,393 $762 Professional Fee per class in addition to above costs California State University, Long Beach

Average work experience years Average GPA Average GMAT score – 570 International students - 27% Average Age - 29 years Average work experience years Average GPA Average GMAT score – 570 International students - 27% Average Age - 29 years California State University, Long Beach Students are admitted for Fall and Spring semester.

California State University, Long Beach Advanced courses focus on solving cross-functional issues 23-months, accelerated MBA 10-week semester-based courses meet once a week on Saturdays with a small number on Friday nights Two-day, residential orientation Meals, textbooks, materials and international experience included Advanced courses focus on solving cross-functional issues 23-months, accelerated MBA 10-week semester-based courses meet once a week on Saturdays with a small number on Friday nights Two-day, residential orientation Meals, textbooks, materials and international experience included Students are admitted once a year—orientation starts August 17th.

California State University, Long Beach 48 unit program First year classes address key concepts across the disciplines Second year courses include Managing the Global Enterprise, Building a Sustainable Organization, Value Chain Profitability, etc. Networking with other working professionals Designed for professionals who see the need to solve organization-wide problems 48 unit program First year classes address key concepts across the disciplines Second year courses include Managing the Global Enterprise, Building a Sustainable Organization, Value Chain Profitability, etc. Networking with other working professionals Designed for professionals who see the need to solve organization-wide problems

California State University, Long Beach Current cohort size- 27 Average work experience – 10.5 years Student backgrounds include government, law, entertainment, education, utilities, transportation, health care, aerospace. Average GPA Average GMAT score - 80% GMAT range (560 to 690) Average Age – 34 years Current cohort size- 27 Average work experience – 10.5 years Student backgrounds include government, law, entertainment, education, utilities, transportation, health care, aerospace. Average GPA Average GMAT score - 80% GMAT range (560 to 690) Average Age – 34 years The Saturday MBA is administered in conjunction with CCPE (College of Continuing and Professional Education.) Services such as class registration are carried out by CCPE. Student advising and all academic functions are carried out by CBA.

California State University, Long Beach SATURDAY MBA - COHORT 3 Tentative Schedule: LOCATION: CBA Room Months ORIENTATION: Friday evening August 17, 2012 through Sunday morning August 19, 2012 at Hilton Hotel Downtown Long Beach First TermSecond Term Third TermFourth TermFifth TermSixth TermSeventh Term Eighth Term to No class: Sept to No class: 11-24, & to No class: to No class: 5- 25; to No class: to No class: 11-30, & to to No class: ACCT 500 ACCT 610IS 601MKTG 500MKTG 661 HRM 652Advanced Study Advanced Study - Int’l trip IS 602MGMT 500 FIN 501FIN 600MGMT 647Advanced Study GBA 699

California State University, Long Beach Full time, day-time program (Monday-Thursday, 9:30am-3:15pm) Program takes 13 months to complete Most students are recent graduates and international students Work experience is preferred, but not required $750 per unit (includes class registration, meals, books, parking, international experience, and more) Full time, day-time program (Monday-Thursday, 9:30am-3:15pm) Program takes 13 months to complete Most students are recent graduates and international students Work experience is preferred, but not required $750 per unit (includes class registration, meals, books, parking, international experience, and more) Students are admitted once a year—program starts July 9, 2012

California State University, Long Beach Average cohort size– 25 Average GPA Average GMAT score – 579 International students - 68% Domestic students - 32% Average Age - 27 years Average cohort size– 25 Average GPA Average GMAT score – 579 International students - 68% Domestic students - 32% Average Age - 27 years The Accelerated MBA is administered in conjunction with CCPE (College of Continuing and Professional Education.) Services such as class registration are carried out by CCPE. Student advising and all academic functions are carried out by CBA.

California State University, Long Beach Orientation at Hilton Hotel in Downtown Long Beach (July 6, 7) 1st Session/10 weeks2nd Session/10 weeks3rd Session /10 weeks4rd Session /11 weeksIntl. Exper.5thSession /10 weeks July 9-September 13September 24-November 29December March 4-May 16May 20-Jun 7June 10-August February Acct 500Acct 610Fin 501Fin 600Advanced Study III* Mktg 500Mktg 661 I S 602 Advanced Study IV I S 601Mgmt 500Mgmt 647Advanced Study IActual trip dates HRM 652 Advanced Study IITBAGBA 699 (Experimental Learning/ Integrated Analysis) 12 units9 units 3 units6 units No class 3/30-4/5 (Spring Break) No class 9-3 (Labor Day)No class (Vet. Day)No class 1-21 (MLK) MBA BanquetNo class July 4th (Indp. Day) No class /25 (ThxGiving) No class 5/27 (Mem Day)TBA Classes resume Jan. 7. April 1, Cesar Chavez DayMBA Graduation 22-May * Trip counts as one Advanced Study class

California State University, Long Beach MBA Curriculum First Year Core for non-business undergraduates Accounting 500: Management & Financial Accounting Finance 501: Financial Management Management 500: Business Policies, Operations and Organizations Marketing 500: Marketing Concepts First Year Core for non-business undergraduates Accounting 500: Management & Financial Accounting Finance 501: Financial Management Management 500: Business Policies, Operations and Organizations Marketing 500: Marketing Concepts These classes may be waived if: Class is 4 years old; Grade was A; Class is 3 years-old; Grade was B or better; school is AACSB-accredited. These classes may be waived if: Class is 4 years old; Grade was A; Class is 3 years-old; Grade was B or better; school is AACSB-accredited. Components: 1)First Year Core for non-business undergraduates 2)Second Year Core Curriculum 3)Four Advanced Study Courses 4)Capstone Course

California State University, Long Beach Curriculum Components: 1)First Year Core for non-business undergraduates 2)Second Year Core Curriculum 3)Four Advanced Study Courses 4)Capstone Course Second Year Core Curriculum Accounting 610 – Advanced Cost Accounting, Budgeting & Control Finance 600 – Seminar in Business Finance Information Systems 601 – Applied Statistic & Decision Analysis Human Resources Management 652 – Seminar in Human Resources Man. Information Systems 602 – Management of Information Systems Management 647 – Seminar in Management Planning & Control Systems Marketing 661 – Seminar in Marketing Policies Second Year Core Curriculum Accounting 610 – Advanced Cost Accounting, Budgeting & Control Finance 600 – Seminar in Business Finance Information Systems 601 – Applied Statistic & Decision Analysis Human Resources Management 652 – Seminar in Human Resources Man. Information Systems 602 – Management of Information Systems Management 647 – Seminar in Management Planning & Control Systems Marketing 661 – Seminar in Marketing Policies

California State University, Long Beach Curriculum Components: 1)First Year Core for non-business undergraduates 2)Second Year Core Curriculum 3)Four Advanced Study Courses 4)Capstone Course General MBA MBA with Concentration Advanced study courses must be taken from different disciplines within the College of Business Administration. Three of four advanced study courses must be taken from the same discipline: Finance, Management, HRM, Marketing, Information Systems, Healthcare. The fourth advanced study course can be from any discipline. NOTE: The Accelerated MBA is a general MBA only with NO CONCENTRATION.

California State University, Long Beach Curriculum Components: 1)First Year Core for non-business undergraduates 2)Second Year Core Curriculum 3)Four Advanced Study Courses 4)Capstone Course Capstone Course Integrates knowledge from all disciplines Taken after Second Year Core is completed Team projects Business Plan for real or simulated company; Acquisition Report. Must get B or better

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California State University, Long Beach Mailing Addresses Transcripts: California State University, Long Beach Office of Enrollment Service – Brotman Hall 1250 Bellflower Blvd. Long Beach, CA Transcripts: California State University, Long Beach Office of Enrollment Service – Brotman Hall 1250 Bellflower Blvd. Long Beach, CA 90840