The application for the Specialized MBA 2021 cohort is open now.
Through open university, non business prospective students can enroll in courses and receive credit for MBA foundational courses before being accepted into the program. Please email mba@csusm.edu to learn more about how to enroll into open university.
Important Announcement on GMAT requirement
In light of the continued COVID-19 situation, the MBA admission committee has made an important decision to help the SMBA applicants with their GMAT/GRE requirement:
Applicants with a business degree without GMAT:
The application will be reviewed. If admitted, the applicant should earn a GPA of B or higher for the first block of classes during Fall 2021.
Applicants without a business degree without GMAT:
The application will be reviewed. If admitted, the applicant should earn an average GPA of B or higher in foundation courses.The applicant may take the foundation courses either in spring through open university or summer 2021.
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Major/Minor | Full-Time Students | Part-Time Working Professionals | Information Related to COVID-19 | Orientation Dates |
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Business Majors | August 17, 2021 | August 17, 2021 | GMAT Waiver options available. | 08/19/2021 |
Non-Business Majors *Required to take Foundation Courses
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May 2021 |
May 2021 (Summer Full-Time) Or Fall/Spring 2021 through Open University (Part-Time) |
Apply Fall 2020 for admission and begin foundation courses as early as Spring 2021!
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05/27//2021
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Please note: The administration of individual specializations is contingent upon having the appropriate number of qualified candidates. In the event the number of minimum qualified candidates to offer all specializations is not satisfied, one or more specializations may be delayed or canceled. Accepted applicants will be notified if a specialization is canceled or delayed. We encourage you to visit our website frequently for the most up-to-date information.
For Military and Veteran Scholarship information, please contact the Epstein Family Veterans Center at veterans@csusm.edu or 760-750-4827
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