Why California State University, San Bernardino?
This substantial public research university in San Bernardino, California, offers an online Master of Business Administration degree program. There are no prerequisites specified for this program. Applications are looked at as a whole, taking into account the applicant’s ability to do well in the program, their educational background and performance, and their work experience.
Standardized test scores (GMAT or GRE) are required of most applicants. But some applicants may not have to meet this requirement if they have already done well in school and/or have work experience. Applicants should hold a bachelor’s degree in any subject with a Grade Point Average of at least 3.0. The program is administered by the university’s Jack H. Brown College of Business and Public Administration
Program Snapshot
| University Name | California State University, San Bernardino |
| Location | San Bernardino |
| State | CA |
| Niche.com Grade | B- |
| Name of Degree | Master of Business Administration |
| School or Department Administering Program | Jack H. Brown College of Business and Public Administration |
| Credits | 30 |
| Cost per credit | 1200 |
| Tuition for Entire Program | $36,000.00 |
| Test Requirements | Standardized test scores (GMAT or GRE) are required of most applicants. However, some applicants may be able to have this requirement waived on the basis of prior academic achievement and/or professional experience. |
| Minimum GPA | 3.0 |
| Prerequisite Courses and Skills | none |
| Campus Visit Required? | no |
| Typical Time to Complete | 2-3 years |
| When Can Students Start the Program? | multiple starts per year |
| Program Concentrations |
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| Synchronous classes | both |
| Required Courses |
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| Does the Program Include a Capstone? | yes |
| Does the program include a practicum or internship? | no |
| Other Features that Make the Program Unique | required portfolio and comprehensive assessment; optional experiential learning opportunities including MBA Boot Camp, internship, and study abroad; active student clubs and organizations, graduate assistantships, career services; convenient class scheduling; lower cost for a California program |
| Program Description | The program’s 30 credits can be completed within 2-3 years. A capstone is required. While no internship is required, experiential learning is emphasized through optional practicum, study abroad, or MBA Boot Camp. Students can specialize within 8 concentration areas: Accounting; Cyber Security; entrepreneurship; finance; global supply chain management; management; marketing; interdisciplinary. |
What will I Learn?
The core curriculum in this program begins with Data-Driven Decision Making, Advanced Managerial Communications, and Accounting for Managerial Decision-Making. Equipped with foundational skills, students then dive into Financial Theory and Corporate Finance, Information Systems and Technology Management and Organization Theory and Behavior. They then apply managerial thinking to specialized areas in Strategic Management, Marketing Management and Managing the Supply Chain.
All students must complete an MBA Portfolio and successfully pass Comprehensive Assessment exam.
Students can choose to specialize in one of the following concentrations: Accounting, Cyber Security, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Global Supply Chain Management, Management, Marketing, or Interdisciplinary.
How much will the program cost?
Students finish their degree within 2-3 years and pay $$1200 per credit for a total of 30 credits, or just under $36,000.00 for the entire degree.
How does the program fit into my life?
Courses can be taught synchronously, which means that students go to online classes at the same time as their teacher and other students. Some courses may be taught asynchronously, meaning that students are not required to attend an online class at a specified time but instead complete online activities on their own schedules. Learning is achieved through interactive exercises, practice modules, group discussions via online forum or other means, and written assignments. Students do not visit the campus.
Students can begin the program at one of several start dates per year, offering enhanced flexibility. The majority of students finish their studies within 2-3 years.
Summary
This online MBA comes in at a reasonable cost-to-degree when compared to many other MBA programs based at California universities. It also boosts accessibility through available financial aid and graduate assistantships. The curriculum is supplemented by optional study abroad or MBA Boot Camp programs, as well as optional internships and active students clubs and extracurricular activities.
Applicants should be aware that this program requires a Comprehensive Assessment to evaluate the student’s knowledge of course concepts across the curriculum. Some students will be attracted by this opportunity to cement and test their knowledge, while others may need to look elsewhere for a program that better meets their preferences.