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custom contentm ay 13, 2019Name ofSupplement HereMBA GuideMBA PROGRAM CHECKLISTCalifornia Lutheran UniversitySchool of Managementp. 32California State University, NorthridgeDavid Nazarian College of Businessp. 36and EconomicsCal Poly PomonaCollege of Business Administrationp. 33Claremont Graduate UniversityPeter F. Drucker and Masatoshi ItoGraduate School of Managementp. 38Loyola Marymount UniversityCollege of Business Administrationp. 40Marymount California UniversityDepartment of Businessand Economics p. 48University of California, IrvineThe Paul Merage School of Business p. 42Having an mba degree has always provided a number ofadvantages, both for the MBA-carrying professionals as well asthe organizations that hire them. As advancements in technologycontinue to reshape the world, the demand for leaders capableof leveraging these technologies is at an all-time high. Executive MBAprograms give students the tools they need to position themselves asinvaluable leaders in the market. These programs provide students withthe opportunity to explore new professions, seek out new industries andexperience outside-the-box thinking that can befit an organization and acareer simultaneously. As a result, the need for up-to-date MBA programsis continuing to rise. This section spotlights and profiles some of the bestprograms in the region today.031-53 MBA Guide.indd 31UCLAAnderson School of Managementp. 44University of ArizonaEller College of Managementp. 50University of California RiversideSchool of Business Administrationp. 49University of La VerneCollege of Businessand Public Managementp. 51USCMarshall School of Businessp. 465/9/19 6:26 PM
32 LOS ANGELES BUSINESS JOURNAL – CUSTOM CONTENTMAY 13, 2019MBA GUIDECalifornia Lutheran University - School of ManagementPeople who want to give themselves an edgein the business world have a variety of programs to choose from at California Lutheran University.The Executive MBA, launched in 2016, isan accelerated weekend-based program designedfor busy managers and leaders of corporate andnonprofit organizations who want to enhancetheir ability to drive globally sustainable businesstransformations.The curriculum is interdisciplinary, experience-driven, and organized around five keyareas: Leading Operations; Managing Processes;Creating and Leading Business Strategy, aswell as Developing People/ Talent. Classes areoffered online and over weekends on the maincampus in ThousandOaks. The programMBAcan be completed in 18SPOTLIGHTmonths.The universityalso offers a traditional MBA for studentswho require additional scheduling flexibilityor those with limited work experience as wellas an online MBA and an MBA in financialplanning. With evening and weekend classesoffered online and in Thousand Oaks as wellas at the centers in Woodland Hills, WestlakeGraduate programs inCal Lutheran’s School ofManagement frequentlyoffer executive-level toursto countries such as China,France, Austria, or theUnited Kingdom.Village and Oxnard, programs offer flexibilityfor students to create schedules and pursuegoals that work best for them. Students canpursue a general MBA or follow specializationtracks in corporate finance, human capitalmanagement, international business, information technology management, marketing andentrepreneurship.Launched in August, 2017, the One YearMaster of Science in Management (MSM)NAME OF INSTITUTIONCalifornia Lutheran UniversityNAME OF BUSINESS SCHOOL OR PROGRAMSchool of ManagementBUSINESS SCHOOL DEANDr. Gerhard ApfelthalerYEAR INSTITUTION WAS FOUNDED1959YEAR BUSINESS SCHOOL OR PROGRAMWAS STARTED1986TOTAL MBA ENROLLMENT (ALL PLATFORMS OFFERED)576MBA PLATFORMS OFFEREDFull Time MBAPart Time MBAExecutive MBA (cohort)Weekend, Eveningand Online Courses031-53 MBA Guide.indd 32provides a way for those who earned bachelor’s degrees in non-business areas to gainfundamental business management skills toadvance their careers.Graduate programs in Cal Lutheran’sSchool of Management frequently offer executive-level tours to countries such as China,France, Austria, or the United Kingdom. Theuniversity’s renowned Center for Entrepreneurship provides service and programming,MBA AREAS OF EMPHASIS OFFEREDExecutive MBAEntrepreneurshipFinanceFinancial Planning (online only)General ManagementHuman Capital ManagementInformation TechnologyInternational BusinessMarketingPost Graduate Certificates:Entrepreneurship, Finance,Financial Planning, Human CapitalManagement, Information Technology,International Business, Marketing,Supply Chain ManagementLENGTH OF PROGRAMSMBA – varies between 12 to 24 monthsExecutive MBA – 18 month cohortPROGRAM CAMPUS OPTIONSWoodland Hills, Thousand Oaks,Oxnard, Onlineincluding the Hub101 incubator, Start-UpWeekends, and the ongoing EntrepreneurSpeaker Series, to students and communitymembers. The School also houses the WallStreet Journal-recognized Center for Economic Research and Forecasting (CERF) as wellas the Center for Economics of Social Issues(CESI). In addition, the School of Management offers 10 certificates in topics rangingfrom Supply Chain Management to FinancialPlanning and Data Analytics.Students in the School of Managementbenefit from small class sizes and opportunities to work closely with faculty, engage inexperiential learning, and to connect withother professionals from among their peers orour high-level advisory councils and industry partners. Graduates of the Cal LutheranMBA program work with some of the leadingemployers in the region.PROGRAM ACCREDITATIONSWASC and Candidate for ACBSPRANKINGSCollege Choice Top 10 – 2018Online MBA Top Colleges – 2018Best Colleges.com – 2018LA Business Journal (#5) – 2018Other awards for Finance,Entrepreneurship andHuman Capital ManagementTOTAL COST OF MBA EMBA – 53,040 (includes books and fees) MBA – 38,475REQUIRED TESTINGGMAT (waiver available)TOEFL or IELTS for International applicantsUPCOMING INFORMATION SESSIONSOnline and on campus informationsessions are offered quarterly.For upcoming information sessions andevents, visit callutheran.edu/info.APPLICATION DEADLINESPriority Application DeadlinesSummer: April 15Fall: July 15Winter: October 1Spring: January 15Executive MBA : August 1PROGRAM CONTACT INFORMATIONDr. Sumantra SenguptaAssistant Deanand Academic Director(805) 493-3870callutheran.edu/management5/9/19 6:26 PM
MAY 13, 2019CUSTOM CONTENT - LOS ANGELES BUSINESS JOURNAL 33Shape YourEducation Here,So You’re BetterPrepared Out There.Be among the next group of motivated individuals who aim to shape the futurewith bold, inquisitive and responsible leadership. Our advanced business degreeprograms are designed to be flexible to help balance your personal and professionalobligations with reaching your educational goals. Led by world-class faculty, you’lllearn with and from your peers in a diverse, interactive environment and have manyopportunities to network and engage with business leaders. Master of Business Administration (MBA) Executive MBALearn more atCalLutheran.edu/management007-60 labj-fullpages20190513.indd 335/9/19 3:00 PM
34 LOS ANGELES BUSINESS JOURNAL – CUSTOM CONTENTMAY 13, 2019MBA GUIDECal Poly Pomona College of Business AdministrationAs Southern California’s only polytechnicuniversity, the College of Business Administration (CBA) at Cal Poly Pomona takespride in building tomorrow’s leaders through alearn by doing approach to education. Applying theories in engaging classroom exercisesand in a real-life setting for actual companiesallows the CBA to enhance the learning experience for our students, and makes our graduates more desirable to employers.Cal Poly Pomona students are assured aquality learning experience – our universityis WASC accredited.In addition, we areMBAaccredited by theSPOTLIGHTAACSB at the college level – whichputs the CBA among the top 5 percent of theworld’s business schools. A core CBA belief isproviding a premium education while keepingtuition fees low enough to remain accessibleto motivated individuals with limited financialresources. The benefit of affordable tuitionrates and evening classes makes choosing CBAa compelling value proposition for workingprofessionals. Whether it’s a mid-level executive wanting to step up on the corporate ladderor a seasoned professional looking to changescenery with a switch to a different career path,flexible class options allow our students to pursue advanced business degrees while maintaining their cur- rent employment. A centralizedlocation puts the CBA in the middle of allSouthern California has to offer. The heart ofLos Angeles is 30 miles away and minutes fromthe borders of three other major counties —Orange, Riverside, and San Bernardino.Built on 813 acres of land deeded by breakfast cereal magnate W.K. Kellogg, the CBAhas embraced the enthusiasm for entrepreneurship and forward-thinking approach tobusiness employed by Kellogg while buildinghis empire. His influence is still felt today asdescendants of Kellogg’s prize-winning Arabianhorses gallop through the same fields offeringan inviting sense of nature on the doorstep of aglobal hub. The best of yesterday is paired withtoday’s latest in a new CBA complex equippedwith state-of-the- art classrooms and computerlabs. Housed across the tranquil courtyard isan administration building for easy access tofaculty and staff.The CBA offers a full-time cohort-basedMBA which is typically completed in 4 semesters, and is designed with the flexibility to becompleted in one year at an accelerated pace.The Master of Science in Accountancy (MSA)offers both a one-year accelerated program anda general formatted program that can be com-pleted in four semesters. While the acclaimedMaster of Science in Business Administration(MSBA) with a focus on information assurancetypically takes 4 semesters to complete. In addition to our learn by doing philosophy, the CBAdifferentiates its graduate business programsfrom other institutions by keeping classes smallto promote a high level of student-professor andpeer-to-peer interaction. Easy access to dedicated well-published faculty and professors withextensive industry experience and connectionsensure CBA students have the support networkavailable to graduate with insight student assistants cannot provide. Our holistic admissioncriteria lead to cohorts of talented students thatenhance the learning experience and create thefoundation for life-long collaborations, too.Applications for Cal Poly Pomona CBA’sGraduate Study Programs are due June 1,2019, and classes start on August 22, 2019.Visit mba.cpp.edu to become a part of our2019 cohort.NAME OF INSTITUTIONCal Poly PomonaNAME OF BUSINESS SCHOOL OR PROGRAMCollege of Business AdministrationGraduate ProgramsBUSINESS SCHOOL DEANErik Rolland, Ph.D.(erolland@cpp.edu)YEAR INSTITUTION WAS FOUNDED1938PROGRAM ACCREDITATIONSAACSB, WASCYEAR BUSINESS SCHOOL OR PROGRAM WAS STARTED1968RANKINGSA Princeton Review Top School,US News and World Report:#4 Top West Coast Public SchoolsTOTAL MBA ENROLLMENT85MBA PLATFORMS OFFEREDPart-time MBA,Full-time MBA,Hybrid MBA Courses,Master of Science in BusinessAdministration (MSBA),Master of Science in Accountancy(MSA), Accelerated MSAMBA AREAS OF EMPHASIS OFFEREDInformation Assurance,Accounting, GeneralLENGTH OF PROGRAMSAccelerated MSA: 1 yearFull-time MBA: 2 yearsMSBA: 2 yearsPROGRAM CAMPUS OPTIONSFace-to-face with some hybrid/onlineMSA and MSBA courses031-53 MBA Guide.indd 34TOTAL COST OF MBATotal cost: Approximately 26,000in-state, 39,000 out-of-stateand internationalREQUIRED TESTINGGMAT/GRE, waived on acase-by-case basis; TOEFLor IELTS for international applicantsUPCOMING INFORMATION SESSIONSSchedule availableat mba.cpp.eduAPPLICATION DEADLINESJune 1, 2019PROGRAM CONTACT INFORMATIONMba.cpp.edu(909) 869-2363askgbaadvisor@cpp.edu5/9/19 6:27 PM
CUSTOM CONTENT - LOS ANGELES BUSINESS JOURNAL 35MAY 13, 2019EXPERIENCE THEADVANTAGEHYBRID NIGHT AND WEEKEND CLASSESCOHORT MODEL FOR LIFELONG NETWORKINGmba.cpp.eduFOR WORKING PROFESSIONALSLEARN BY DOING PHILOSOPHY007-60 labj-fullpages20190513.indd 355/3/19 1:19 PM
36 LOS ANGELES BUSINESS JOURNAL – CUSTOM CONTENTMAY 13, 2019MBA GUIDECalifornia State University, Northridge - DavidNazarian College of Business and EconomicsMid-career professionals improve management and leadership skills, enjoy professional advancement and have morefulfilling careers when they earn an MBA inthe part-time evening program at CaliforniaState University, Northridge’s AACSB-accredited David Nazarian College of Businessand Economics.Students develop business acumen infinance, strategy, marketing, operations, economics, human resources and entrepreneurship.Better decision-making results from training indata literacy, analyticalreasoning and criticalMBAthinking. The programSPOTLIGHTcultivates communication and teamworkskills, along with a commitment to ethical, legaland social responsibility – all within the contextof global and multicultural awareness.Graduates describe their highly qualifiedprofessors as a highlight of the program, notingtheir ability to combine academics with real-lifeapplications. Faculty, who are handpicked forexcellent teaching, research and business credentials, facilitate active learning by integrating andapplying rigorous academic and theoretical training to practical situations. Professors leveragestudents’ business experience, lead their analysisof data and situations in the business world,run business simulations, and engage them inclient-based projects. Small class sizes allow eachstudent to engage fully in this process.A cornerstone of the active-learningapproach in the students’ last semester is a feasibility study or business plan for a local organization. Students’ knowledge, skills and hardwork, combined with a commitment of collegeresources, generate high-quality outcomesin this integrative learning experience thatalso builds economic prosperity and societalwell-being in the community. Each team hasits own faculty advisor. Workshops guide theirprogress and a dedicated business librarian supports them.Nazarian MBA students are a diverse groupof intelligent and accomplished professionalsfrom the San Fernando Valley, Los AngelesCounty and Ventura County regions. Recentlyranked by The Wall Street Journal as amongthe top three universities nationwide for diversity, few MBA programs can equal CSUN’s ingraduating MBAs prepared to work and lead ina diverse and global business environment.Part-time, flexible MBA. Classes areheld Monday through Thursday from 7:00 to10:00 p.m., and occasional Saturdays. Studentstypically take two courses per semester. Thosewith an undergraduate degree in business, orwho have earned our one-year Graduate Certificate in Business Administration (GCBA),usually complete 33 units of core and electiveMBA courses in two years, including summer.Students without an undergraduate degree inbusiness or GCBA typically complete 15 unitsof foundation-level classes in the prior year.However, completion times range from one tofive years, as students reduce or accelerate theiracademic load commensurate with career andfamily demands.GCBA. In the Graduate Certificate ofBusiness Administration program, studentswho do not have an undergraduate in business master essential business skills in a oneyear, part-time evening and Saturday cohortprogram. The GMAT is not required forthe GCBA program. About 50% of GCBAstudents enter the Nazarian MBA program,while the other 50% meet their business-skillgoals with the certificate program. As a preMBA program, the GCBA may be particularlyattractive for those who have been away fromacademia for a while and want to rev theirmath skills back up, or for international students who benefit from a year to acclimate.CSUN. Housed on a beautiful 365-acrecampus, CSUN is the fourth-largest university in California. Its 340,000 alumni includeprominent business leaders, such as the man forwhom the business college was recently named,David Nazarian. The university is home to theaward-winning Younes and Soraya NazarianNAME OF INSTITUTIONCalifornia State University, NorthridgeNAME OF BUSINESS SCHOOL OR PROGRAMDavid Nazarian College of Businessand EconomicsBUSINESS SCHOOL DEANChandra Subramaniam, Ph.D.YEAR INSTITUTION WAS FOUNDED1958PROGRAM ACCREDITATIONSAACSB, WASCYEAR BUSINESS SCHOOL OR PROGRAM WAS STARTED1972RANKINGS Princeton Review, Best BusinessSchools 2019 CEO Magazine 2019 Global MBARankings – Tier TwoTOTAL MBA ENROLLMENT (ALL PLATFORMS OFFERED)102MBA PLATFORMS OFFEREDPart-time evening MBAMBA AREAS OF EMPHASIS OFFERED11 Specializations: Accounting Entertainment Industry Entrepreneurship Finance Human Resources Information Systems International Business Management Marketing Sustainability Systems and Operations ManagementLENGTH OF PROGRAMSFlexible program.Completion time may vary from 18 monthsto 2.5 years depending on course load.PROGRAM CAMPUS OPTIONSOn-campus at CSUN only.031-53 MBA Guide.indd 36Center for the Performing Arts and the LEEDGold-certified Student Recreation Center.CSUN is a place where students rise and taketheir region with them.TOTAL COST OF MBATotal tuition for the MBA program mayvary if Foundation courses are needed. In-state tuition is approximately 26,000- 35,000 Out of state/international: 42,000- 60,00REQUIRED TESTINGGMAT or GREUPCOMING INFORMATION SESSIONSSessions held bi-monthly. Fall dates to bedetermined.APPLICATION DEADLINES Fall semesters – May 1st deadline Spring semesters – October 1stdeadlinePROGRAM CONTACT INFORMATIONPhilipa Moguel, Assistant Directorcsun.edu/mba(818) 677-24675/9/19 6:27 PM
MAY 13, 2019CUSTOM CONTENT - LOS ANGELES BUSINESS JOURNAL 37The part-time, evening MBA program at CSUN’s David Nazarian College of Businessand Economics improves management and leadership skills so that mid-careerprofessionals can advance in their careers, switch careers or become entrepreneurs.CSUN’s Nazarian College offers a high-quality MBA programwith an excellent reputation at an outstanding value.(818) 677-2467CSUN.EDU/MBA007-60 labj-fullpages20190513.indd 375/9/19 3:00 PM
38 LOS ANGELES BUSINESS JOURNAL – CUSTOM CONTENTMAY 13, 2019MBA GUIDEClaremont Graduate University - Peter F. Druckerand Masatoshi Ito Graduate School of ManagementThe Peter F. Drucker and Masatoshi ItoGraduate School of Management preparesleaders with powerful, ethical, and universal management skills. We offer customizableprograms grounded in the guiding principlesof Peter Drucker, the father of modern management. Our global network is composed ofbold individuals who are leading organizations, impacting society, and making positivechanges worldwide.The school embraces Peter Drucker’sphilosophy that the practice of managementrequires a holistic perspective, blending analytical skills with a firm grasp of the humandimension of business.Drucker had a giftMBAfor distilling complexSPOTLIGHTinsights into practicalwisdom: respect yourworkers, respond to customers’ needs, take aglobal perspective, innovate, streamline. Heknew that the principles of effective management apply equally whether you’re running asmall business or a country.directly linked to the latest industry trends.The degrees are in management, but whatwe develop is leadership.THE EXECUTIVE MBAWith an emphasis on leadership and strategy, Drucker’s highly flexible Executive MBA(EMBA) program offers mid- to senior-levelmanagers and entrepreneurs an ideal learningenvironment to broaden their career optionsand learn to “see the future as it happens.”We aspire to create change agents and visionary leaders ready to lead their organizations tothe future.Our Executive MBA program offers unparalleled flexibility. Our non-cohort programallows you to start at six different times eachyear and move at your own pace. With newhybrid courses options, you can fit the coursesaround your personal commitments.With a dynamic, experiential curriculum,you’ll receive valuable executive coachingfrom faculty experts and draw on real-life casestudies to improve your strategic decisionmaking, allowing you to immediately apply theideas you learn in class to your work.You can also earn executive certificates ingeneral management, leadership, and strategyat no extra cost as part of your degree.THE DRUCKER MBA (FULL-TIME OR PART-TIME)Our AACSB-accredited MBA prepares youfor success by combining Peter Drucker’s classicphilosophy on business with practice-basedlearning that puts those principles into action.The program’s unique organization around fourmain modules—the innovative Drucker Signature Platform, People & Strategy, Analysis &Decision-Making, and a concentration of yourchoice—means you will earn an MBA that setsyou apart from the crowd.The Drucker Signature Platform consists ofcourses that prepare you for a successful career: Drucker Philosophy focuses on the keyprinciples of Peter F. Drucker, from leading self,organizations, and businesses to the broaderfunctioning of society itself. Leadership Practicum presents leadership as a skill to be practiced through fieldwork and reflective assignments. Career Practicum empowers you withfundamentals of career resilience and key skillssuch as informational interviews. Finding Clarity combines career casestudies with mindfulness theories to teach youhow to be productive and happy in your career.The Drucker MBA allows you to specializeyour studies with a concentration in areas suchas Entrepreneurship, Finance, Marketing orSupply Chain.Our AACSB-accredited MBAprepares you for success bycombining Peter Drucker’sclassic philosophy onbusiness with practicebased learning.At the Drucker School, we understand thatyou are looking for a degree that will supportyour own professional journey, whether it takesyou up the corporate ladder or to new destinations. You will learn in small classes taught byprofessors with extensive professional experience and award-winning academic credentials.Your management style will evolve through atargeted, market-connected curriculum thatencourages you to participate in client-centered projects and internships. We routinelyhost industry events and bring experts into theclassroom to ensure that the theory we teach isNAME OF INSTITUTIONClaremont Graduate UniversityNAME OF BUSINESS SCHOOL OR PROGRAMPeter F. Drucker and Masatoshi ItoGraduate School of ManagementBUSINESS SCHOOL DEANJenny Darroch, DeanYEAR INSTITUTION WAS FOUNDED1925YEAR BUSINESS SCHOOL OR PROGRAM WAS STARTED1971TOTAL MBA ENROLLMENT(ALL PLATFORMS OFFERED)100MBA PLATFORMS OFFEREDFull TimePart Time (evening, weekend)Executive (evening, weekend, hybrid)031-53 MBA Guide.indd 38MBA AREAS OF EMPHASIS OFFEREDEntrepreneurship, Family Business,Finance, HR Management, ITManagement, Leadership, Marketing,Strategy, Supply ChainLENGTH OF PROGRAMSFull Time – 21 monthsPart Time – 21-33 monthsExecutive – 21-33 monthsPROGRAM CAMPUS OPTIONSClaremont (main campus)Online (hybrid)PROGRAM ACCREDITATIONSAACSBWASCRANKINGSEduniversal: 37th best executive EMBAand 40th best full-time MBAIvy Exec: 14th best EMBA in the WestTFE Times: 65th in the Best MBATOTAL COST OF MBAMBA (full-time & part-time): 1,980/unit(average 23,760 at 12 units/semester)Executive MBA: 2,230/unit(average 17,840 at 8 units/semester,includes books & meals)Fellowship available for qualified studentsREQUIRED TESTINGMBA (full-time & part-time):GMAT or GREExecutive MBA: NoneUPCOMING INFORMATION SESSIONSInformation Sessions on Campus on:May 18th & 21stJune 8thAPPLICATION DEADLINESSummer 2019(part-time & executive only)Final Deadline: July 1Fall 2019 (all programs)Round 4: June 1Final Deadline: August 15PROGRAM CONTACT INFORMATIONNick Lopez,Assistant Director of Admissionsdruckermba.com(909) 607-71515/9/19 6:27 PM
CUSTOM CONTENT - LOS ANGELES BUSINESS JOURNAL 39MAY 13, 2019“ The newDrucker MBAis designed forthe 21st-centurymanager who isagile, analytical,and practical.”Jenny Darroch,Henry Y. Hwang Deanand ProfessorThe new MBA at the Drucker School combinesPeter Drucker’s timeless management philosophywith a strong focus on people, strategy, analysis, anddecision-making in practice. You graduate from theprogram ready to lead in today’s world.cgu.edu/druckerDSM-LABG ad-v1.indd 1007-60 labj-fullpages20190513.indd 395/2/19 3:14 PM5/7/19 12:07 PM
40 LOS ANGELES BUSINESS JOURNAL – CUSTOM CONTENTMAY 13, 2019MBA GUIDELoyola Marymount University College of Business AdministrationThe College of Business Administration atLoyola Marymount University advancesknowledge and develops business leaderswith moral courage and creative confidence tobe a force for good in the global community. Ournationally ranked and accredited graduate business programs have a lot to offer: academicallychallenging coursework, flexible schedules forworking professionals, intimate classroom setting, personalized attention, customized careerservices, global study opportunities and anactive alumni network. Our 142-acre bluff-topcampus has expansiveMBAviews of the PacificOcean and is amongSPOTLIGHTthe nation’s mostbeautiful and green campuses. LMU is locatedin Playa Vista near major entertainment companies, financial services leaders, top advertisingagencies – and is just minutes from SiliconBeach, a thriving creative community of techinnovation and startup activity.MBA PROGRAMThe LMU MBA Program is designed for individuals with at least two years of professional orinternship experience who are ready to take thenext step in their careers. Classes are held in theevenings to accommodate working professionals.Students are able to complete their MBA degreein as little as 21 months or up to 36 months. Thefirst year is structured as a cohort to completethe core coursework; the second year offers moreflexibility to focus on a selected area of emphasisand electives. Students begin the program withan orientation residential that prepares MBAcandidates for successful completion of the program, including team building, a self-assessment,a case analysis, and an introduction to the corecurriculum. Students choose between two uniqueinternational programs as their required globalstudy component. One takes place in the heartof the European Union in Bonn, Germany whilethe other tours a specific region of the world toNationally ranked and accredited graduatebusiness programs have a lot to offer:academically challenging coursework, flexibleschedules for working professionals, intimateclassroom setting, personalized attention,customized career services, global studyopportunities and an active alumni network.NAME OF INSTITUTIONLoyola Marymount UniversityNAME OF BUSINESS SCHOOL OR PROGRAMCollege of Business AdministrationBUSINESS SCHOOL DEANDayle M. Smith, Ph.D.YEAR INSTITUTION WAS FOUNDED1911YEAR BUSINESS SCHOOL OR PROGRAM WAS STARTEDCollege of Business Administration: 1926MBA: 1974Executive MBA: 2000TOTAL MBA ENROLLMENT(ALL PLATFORMS OFFERED)103MBA PLATFORMS OFFEREDMBAExecutive MBAJD/MBAMS/MBA031-53 MBA Guide.indd 40MBA AREAS OF EMPHASIS OFFEREDEntrepreneurshipFinanceMarketingLENGTH OF PROGRAMSMBA: 21-36 monthsExecutive MBA: 20 monthsPROGRAM CAMPUS OPTIONSAll programs take place on the LMU campuslocated near Playa Vista and Silicon BeachPROGRAM ACCREDITATIONSAACSB, WASCRANKINGSU.S. News & World Reportgraduate-level Rankings: Entrepreneurship: #11 Marketing: #14 Accounting: #20 Executive MBA: #26CEO Magazine Global MBA rankings:conduct research on a chosen business topic.Professional development workshops, exclusiveemployer roundtables, career advice and alumnimentors are just some of the offerings provided bythe Office of Graduate Career Management. Theexperienced staff help MBA students strengthentheir career paths, transition into new industries or functions, and assess where skills can beimproved to achieve career goals. The MBA Student Association and MBA Alumni Associationprovide a variety of valuable professional development and networking opportunities. Our focusis on providing students not just with an MBAdegree, but with a complete learning experiencethat will elevate their careers, personal growthand increase their marketability in the workforce.EXECUTIVE MBA PROGRAMThe LMU Executive MBA Program is oneof Southern California’s premier, most respectedEMBA programs. Designed for mid-career executives with a bachelor’s degree and at least eightyears of professional, managerial or entrepreneurial experience, our 20-month program providesstudents with the skills, talents and confidence todevelop and lead high-performance teams. TheLMU Executive MBA addresses managementand leadership within a broad spectrum of organizations and teaches students how to understandcore business principles, develop leadership intelligence, apply knowledge and learn to execute.Many graduates of the LMU Executive MBAProgram advance to C-level positions within theircompanies. Saturday-only classes, small class sizes,a collaborative learning environment, personalized attention, an active alumni network, a focuson ethics and leadership, and an internationalstudy component set LMU apart from other programs. Our unique OnBoarding Program helpsstudents prepare for a return to academia so theywill be ready to start classes with confidence. TheExecutive MBA program includes an initial Executive Leadership Retreat, a one-week domestictrip to Sacramento and Silicon Valley to studyinnovation and entrepreneurship, and a two-weekjourney overseas to one or more major businesscenters to meet with business executives andgather findings for final research projects. MBA: Tier One Executive MBA: Tier One and #25TOTAL COST OF MBAMBA: 85,000Executive MBA: 98,500REQUIRED TESTINGMBA: GMAT or GRE requiredExecutive MBA: GMAT not required forapplicants who are able to demonstrate –either through past academic performanceor work experience – sufficient strengthin the areas of quantitative and analyticalreasoningUPCOMING INFORMATION SESSIONSMBA: Wednesday, May 22; Wednesday,June 5. For additional dates, visit: mba.lmu.edu/infosessionsExecutive MBA: Saturday, May 18; Saturday,June 8; W
Claremont Graduate University Peter F. Drucker and Masatoshi Ito Graduate School of Management p. 38 Loyola Marymount University . RANKINGS College Choice Top 10 - 2018 Online MBA Top Colleges - 2018 Best Colleges.com - 2018 LA Business Journal (#5) - 2018
