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How many courses would I need to take to get my Master of Business Administration degree? |
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The Master of Business Administration is awarded upon satisfactory completion of 33 units of Core and Electives courses. Before beginning the core courses, students are required to have satisfied the foundation course requirements (this may increase the total number of classes taken). |
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May I begin the program without having satisfied the GMAT requirement? |
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Yes, students can take one semester of core/elective classes without having satisfied the GMAT requirement. Prior to the second semester this requirement must be satisfied. |
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I'm working- full time right now. Are courses scheduled so that I can attend classes in the evenings after work? |
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Yes. MBA courses will generally begin at 4:30pm or 7:20pm. Start times might occasionally divert from these times. |
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What sorts of people attend the MBA program? Do professionals go here? |
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The program is intended for the active manager or technical supervisor as well as the recent graduate who is interested in advanced study in the field of business administration. Elective courses are used to expand knowledge of a particular discipline or to further enhance a broad managerial perspective. |
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How do I apply to the MBA Program at CSU Stanislaus? |
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Qualified individuals holding a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university may be admitted to the program. Each applicant must apply to the University and the MBA Program. Please look at our Admissions page for more detailed information. |
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Do I have to take any special tests, like the GMAT? |
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Yes. The following is to be submitted to the Coordinator of the MBA Program, College of Business Administration. Beginning Fall 2005 the GRE has been accepted as an approved substitute for the GMAT.
- International students satisfy take the TOEFL requirement, for more information please go to the International Students web page.
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What is the selection process for potential candidates of the program? |
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The Coordinator of the MBA Program, College of Business Administration, will consider at his/her discretion, and in the priorities listed, indicators of high promise of success in post-graduate business study from the following categories:
- Candidate's performance on the GMAT (must meet minimum requirements)
- Complete MBA file
- Letters of recommendation
- University requirements
- Work experience - a record of appropriate employment at increasing levels of responsibility.
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I have a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, but its eight years old. Would I need to take the foundation courses? |
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No. Exemption from any or all of the foundation courses requires completion of the equivalent to successful completion of the bachelor's degree within ten years prior to admission to the program. |
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I do not have an academic background in business or any related field but have been working within business; do I still have to complete the foundation courses? |
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Depending on the type of work and previous courses taken, some foundation courses might have to be satisfied. |
