Master of Business Administration (MBA) Degree Program
- Credits Required: 36
- Cost Per Credit: $645
- Program Length: 2 years (full-time status)1
- Max Transfer Credits: 6 credits2
1Many factors can impact your time to completion such as course loads, course extensions or repetitions, transfer or proficiency credits, and approved leaves of absence. The program length provided does not include these adjustments.
2Transfer credit is evaluated on an individual basis. Not all credits are eligible for transfer. See the University Catalog for transfer credit policies.
What you’ll study
Enhance organizational efficiency and effectiveness through the application of ACBSP key business domains of accounting, finance, statistics, economics, management, and marketing.
Employ appropriate oral communication skills to successfully interact with people from a varieaFoster team and organizational performance through collaborative leadership practicesty of experiences and backgrounds in presentations, discussions, negotiations, and conflict management situations.
Strategically address business needs through the analysis of qualitative and quantitative data.
Promote global interdependence through multicultural opportunities across business teams and functional units.
Analyze ethical and legal dilemmas in business environments while respecting the responsibilities of the organization and needs of the stakeholders.
Negotiate business initiatives through effective, persuasive, and professional written or oral communications.
Potential career paths may be found in the following industries:
Banking and Finance
Consulting
Healthcare Administration
Information Technology
Operations Management
CalSouthern cannot guarantee employment, salary, or career advancement.
Master of Business Administration Degree Requirements
| Degree Requirements | Credits |
|---|---|
| Required Core Courses | 21 |
| Elective Courses | 15 |
| TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED FOR THE MBA | 36 |
Courses + Credits
Below you’ll find the required courses offered by the CalSouthern School of Business and Management for the Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree program. The required number of credits to complete the MBA degree program is 36 semester credits with the option to transfer-in up to 6 credits. Learners who take the program full-time may complete the program in as little as two years.
- ECO 6501Economics for Organizational Management — 3-credits
- MGT 6500Business Organization and Management — 3-credits
- MGT 6512Managerial Accounting for Decision Making — 3-credits
- MGT 6519Ethics in Business — 3-credits
- MIS 6510Applied Data Analysis — 3-credits
- MKT 6502Marketing Management — 3-credits
- CAP 8900MBA Capstone — 3-credits
View the University Catalog for full course descriptions, prerequisite information, and program details.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree program is designed to equip candidates with skills in leadership, organizational effectiveness, and business management. Candidates pursuing this degree are often interested in pursuing a career path in leadership in an organization. The flexibility of online classes and elective options provide learners a way to potentially complete the MBA quickly and conveniently.
In the Master of Business Administration (MBA), candidates will take courses related to organizational management, analytics and economics, and ethical and legal considerations. Candidates will explore the skills needed to make sound business decisions based on data.
You can begin your online education at CalSouthern now. Classes begin monthly. Completion of the admissions process will depend on how quickly you complete the steps in the CalSouthern application process. You may speak to an Admissions Advisor over the phone (1-800-477- 2254, ext. 47822) or request information online. Once you’ve completed the online request, you may hear from an advisor within 24 hours to discuss the next steps toward starting your degree program.
CalSouthern’s Master of Business Administration (MBA) requires a total of 36 hours. You may be eligible for transfer credit with provided official transcripts. CalSouthern accepts up to 6 hours of the qualifying credits you need toward your degree.*
*Transfer credit is evaluated on an individual basis. Not all credits are eligible for transfer. See the University Catalog for transfer credit policies.
If you have an interest in understanding more about effective leadership and creating business solutions in a global economy, you may want to explore the Master of Business Administration (MBA) at CalSouthern. We offer flexible courses in a curriculum tailored to skills and training utilized in the business industry today. In addition, it was developed for working adults. Degree candidates can pursue this degree online, allowing the flexibility to study on their own schedules.
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The educational experience at CalSouthern changed the way I look at a business problem, its deconstruction, and subsequent reconstruction. The experience gives me the confidence to articulate solutions. I am now an informed skeptic and a Doctor of Business Administration. Since earning my degree at CalSouthern, I have started a private equity firm that develops major master-planned communities.
Accreditation
California Southern University is a member of the American InterContinental University System. The System is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org), an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
CalSouthern’s Bachelor of Business Administration, Master of Business Administration, and Doctor of Business Administration degree programs are accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).
Please visit the Accreditation & Licensure page to learn more.
CalSouthern cannot guarantee employment, salary, or career advancement. Not all programs are available to residents of all jurisdictions. CalSouthern does not accept applications from residents of Massachusetts, New York, and certain foreign countries.
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