MBA Program

Applicants must have earned a bachelor’s degree from CIBU, an institution either accredited by a regional or national association recognized by the U.S. Department of Education, or a foreign institution, licensed and regulated by the appropriate oversight agency in the country of origin. Foreign degrees will be reviewed to determine if they meet the necessary academic requirements.

Transfer Credit

Individuals may transfer (a maximum of 9 quarter units) from prior work with the approval of the Academic Vice President or designee.

Program Requirements

The M.B.A. program is a 13 course, 65-quarter unit study that can be completed in 15 to 18 months. Students are required to complete ten core academic area courses plus three additional master’s level courses. Courses should be selected in relation to degree requirements as well as the student’s prior academic and work experience, and future employment plans. A minimum of three courses per quarter are required for international students.

MBA Core Courses

Course Number Area / Course Name Units
Accounting
CIBU 631 Managerial Accounting 5
Business Law/Ethics
CIBU 620 Business Law and Ethics 5
Finance/Economics
CIBU 627 Corporate Finance 5
CIBU 633 Economic Analysis 5
Entrepreneurship
CIBU 625 Entrepreneurship 5
Global Management
CIBU 642 International Management 5
Human Resources
CIBU 610 Organizational Development & Culture 5
Marketing
CIBU 629 Marketing 5
Strategic Management
CIBU 624 Strategic Management 5

MBA Elective Courses – Select Four

Course Number Area / Course Name Units
Business Law/Ethics
CIBU 632 Law for Managers 5
Finance/Economics
CIBU 634 Portfolio Analysis 5
Entrepreneurship
CIBU 623 History of American Business Enterprise 5
CIBU 615 E-Commerce 5
Global Management
CIBU 636 International Business & Trade 5
Human Resources
CIBU 626 Human Resource Management 5
Marketing
CIBU 646 International Marketing 5
CIBU 645 Lifestyle Marketing & Media 5