A. The program can be completed in 12 - 15 months. Domestic students have the options
of doing this program part-time with a 2 - 3 year ration.
12 months - If your undergraduate degree is in Business you can petition to waive
the Foundation courses and apply for a Fall entry. The program would start in August
2019 and end in August 2020.
15 months - If your undergraduate degree is NOT in Business you are required to take the Foundation courses and apply for a Summer
entry. The program would start in May 2019 and end in August 2020.
Part-time - If your undergraduate degree is in Business and you opt for the part-time
option the program duration is usually 2 years. If your undergraduate degree is NOT in business contact the MBA office for more information. Part-time option is not available for international students.
A. Entry into the SMBA program is only allowed in the Summer (non-business majors)
and Fall term (business majors) of each year. This is done to encourage students to
continue through the program together, as a cohort, which has demonstrated to significantly
enhancing a positive outcome for students in the program.
A. Financial Aid is available and awarded to qualifying students based on demonstrated
financial need. For more information on Financial Aid please visit www.csusm.edu/finaid
A. No, if you have not already taken the GMAT/GRE test within the last five years,
the GMAT/GRE must be taken as part of your application packet to the program.
A. The MBA office recommends that you research your options for study guides and
prepare with tools that you are most comfortable with. The GMAT club has this outline for students preparing for the GMAT.
If you are a self-directed student, you can purchase a GMAT/GRE Test Preparation book.
There are several: Barron's, Kaplan's, Peterson's, Princeton Review, etc. The GMAT/GRE
is a standardized and computerized test. Practicing taking the test within the time
allowed is the best way to feel comfortable with the pace of the exam. You should allow 2 -3 months of concentrated study to do well on the GMAT/GRE. Studying
for more than 3 months has been known to reduce success.
Some students prefer to have a test preparation course to help them study. Currently
these range from about $400 to $1,400 and usually more cost results in more individualized
attention. Several test preparation locations can be found in the San Diego area which
includes:
GMAC, the company that runs the GMAT test, also has an on-line tutorial that is available
to you once you register at their website. Most students have found that the on-line tutorial is inadequate on its own to prepare
well for the test.
Be sure to study—typically students who take the test with minimal studying do not
receive the score they are looking for.
A. Students may petition to waive the Summer Foundation courses:
Foundations of Accounting
Foundations of Finance
Foundations of Management
Foundations of Management Information Systems
Foundations of Marketing
Foundations of Operations Management
If you are planning to waive a course please notify the MBA office at mba@csusm.edu or 760-750-4267. You will be notified with your admission decision if the course
is approved for credit.
A. Students are highly encouraged to take the SMBA classes with their cohort. In
the experience of the SMBA program, learning is greatly enhanced when students progress
through their classes with the same cohort. However, some students may decide to complete
this program part-time.
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