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Second CSU Stanislaus Executive MBA graduating class to celebrate in Stockton
A group of management professionals who are expected to be highly sought after in the business world is ready to celebrate the completion of a rigorous and challenging higher education degree goal.
California State University, Stanislaus will hold a reception for its second cohort of 28 Executive Master of Business Administration degree recipients on Saturday, September 12 at the CSU Stanislaus-Stockton Center in University Park.
Participants in the Stockton sessions, co-sponsored in a partnership with Grupe Commercial Co. and the second of the highly popular program’s four cohorts that began in fall 2008, are completing the 15-month, 36-unit session that enhances their management skills and qualifies them for promotions and highly coveted jobs. The first cohort, which held classes in Tracy where a fifth cohort will start classes September 26, graduated in December 2008.
Graduates of the Executive MBA program are sought after in today’s competitive job market because they have the professional skills that employers are looking for when it comes to filling top management jobs,” CSU Stanislaus President Hamid Shirvani said. “We are pleased to be able to offer academic programs like the Executive MBA that meet workforce needs of the region.”
Part of the degree requirement calls for students to complete an extensive “final project.” A number of students worked on projects with the partnering Grupe Company, researching a variety of topics, including solar energy and green building projects. In addition, a team of students partnered with the program’s Associate Director Dr. Ashour Badal of the College of Business Administration faculty to develop a law enforcement training module that the State Department of Justice is adopting for statewide use.
Under the direction of the College of Business Administration and administered through the University’s Office of Extended Education, the EMBA program attracts students from all over Northern and Central California. EMBA cohort sessions are under way in Turlock and Modesto, and applications are being accepted for the September 26 startup of the Tracy cohort.
For information on the EMBA program, call 667-3288 or visit the Web site at http://www.extendeded.com/emba/.
Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA)
The CBA’s Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA) program offers a variety of courses in accounting, finance, management, operations, and marketing. The executives enrolled will complete the 36-unit program in 15 months. Some of the all Saturday classes are online sessions which allow students with demanding work schedules to complete the program while maintaining their professional responsibilities. Each cohort of students starts and finishes together. This team approach allows each student to know exactly what will take place. The program blends theoretical aspects of business with the experience of instructors who have served on the business front lines. The program is in line with the Central Valley business philosophy of bringing businesses and their employees into the Valley and making it worthwhile for them to remain. EMBA applicants must have a bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college. Admission to the program is based on the evaluation of academic and professional portfolios, along with an interview with the EMBA Admission Committee.
The fourth EMBA cohort will begin April 25, 2009 in partnership with Stanislaus County, City of Modesto, and the Alliance Workforce. The cost for this cohort is $28,500, which is an all-inclusive fee covering textbooks, supplies, meals, facilities, guest speakers, and other program-related expenses.
The fifth EMBA cohorts will be in Tracy starting September 26, 2009.
For detailed admission and schedule information, follow the EMBA link indicated at the left of this page.
AACSB International Accreditation
California State University, Stanislaus is proud to announce the accreditation of the College of Business Administration by AACSB International - The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. All undergraduate and graduate programs in the College of Business Administration are fully accredited including the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (all concentrations), Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems and the Master of Business Administration.
Only about a third of all business schools in the United States are accredited by AACSB International, the world's premier accrediting agency for bachelor's and graduate degree programs in business administration. AACSB International accreditation represents the highest standard of achievement for business schools worldwide. Institutions that earn accreditation confirm their commitment to quality and continuous improvement through a rigorous and comprehensive peer review. AACSB accreditation is the hallmark of excellence in management education.