MBA Curriculum

The M.B.A. program at CSUSB consists of 48 quarter units designed for both full time students and the working professional. MBA graduate classes meet twice a week and are offered at 4,6, or 8pm, on a Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday schedule.

 All students are required to take seven core classes as follows: 

Core Classes (28 units):

Acct 606	Accounting for Managerial Decision Making
Fin 602	Financial Theory and Corporate Finance
Info 609	Information Management Systems
Mgmt 601	Organization Theory and Behavior
Mgmt 685	Corporate Strategy in a Global Economy
Mktg 605	Marketing Management
Scm 607	Managing the Supply Chain

Students also take five classes in one of eight concentrations:

Accounting

Provides emphasis on public accounting, management accounting, or internal auditing: or, in the areas of government and not-for-profit accounting or taxation. Additional undergraduate accounting classes are needed to fulfill the CPA requirements.

Required three courses (12 Units):

(Prerequisite: Acct 606 for all five courses)

Acct 610	Financial Reporting and Disclosure
Acct 615	Controllership
Acct 620	Internal Auditing and Management Controls

One Elective chosen from (4 units):

Acct 625	Seminar in Accounting Information Systems
Acct 629	Seminar in Tax and Business Decisions
Acct 642	International Accounting

One additional elective (4 units) either chosen from the two courses not chosen in the above selection, or any other 600-level business administration course approved by the MBA director and the department chair.

Entrepreneurship

For those interested in starting their own business or working effectively in the fast-paced world of growing companies. In addition to the emphasis on start-up companies and small business management, this concentration examines the strategies used in larger corporations to tap the entrepreneurial spirit.  

Choose any four from the following seven classes (20 units):

Fin 622	Entrepreneurial and Venture Finance
Info 623	Entrepreneurial Information Management
Mgmt 515	Small Business Consulting
Mgmt 575	Internship (Any 575 class)
Mgmt 620	Entrepreneurial Analysis and Regulatory Risk
Mgmt 621	Entrepreneurial Behavior
Mktg 624	Marketing for Entrepreneurs

One required capstone course (4 units):

Mgmt 625

Entrepreneurial/Small Business Strategy and Policy

Finance Concentration

The finance concentration is designed for those seeking advancement or employment in banks, brokerage firms, investment banking, consulting firms, insurance companies, credit unions or with other institutions that make financial decisions.

Required 4 courses (16 units):

Fin 651	Financial Institutions and Markets
Fin 653	Investments Analysis and Portfolio Management
Fin 654	International Finance
Fin 680	Corporate Financial Strategy

One Elective chosen from (4 units):

Fin 575	Internship in Finance
Fin 622	Internship and Venture Finance
Fin 655	Management of Financial Institutions
Info 646	Information Systems Planning, Strategy and Policy

Information Assurance and Security Management

Learn the skills and applications for securing information systems and assuring the integrity of an organization's operational information. Discover the balance between technology, policy, practice, awareness, and training of information assurance and security. Key topics include: hands-on cyber warfare, computer forensics, advanced networking and infrastructure protection and industry best practices.

Required four courses (16 Units):

Info 511	Information Assurance and Security
Info 646	Information Systems Planning, Strategy and Policy
Info 647	Information Based Management
Info 648	Information Networking Systems

One Elective chosen from (4 units):

Info 590	Seminar in Information Management
Info 623	Entrepreneurial Information Management
Info 645	Information Systems Analysis and Design
Info 650	Information Decision Systems
Info 670	Information Visualization and Data Warehousing Strategies
Info 680	International Electronic Commerce

Information Management

Information is a major strategic resource for organizational success, and its effective management is vital. The information manager who is armed with knowledge and skills of computer technology and business functions will effectively oversee the design and management of workplace computer information systems. Student can study data communications and networking, database systems, Internet and e-business, geographical information systems (GIS) and information architecture and business process planning.

Required 3 courses (12 units):

Info 646	Information Systems Planning, Strategy and Policy
Info 647	Information Based Management
Info 648	Information Networking Systems

Two Electives chosen from (8 units):

Info 575	Internship in Information Management
Info 590	Entrepreneurial Information Management
Info 595	Independent Study
Info 623	Information System Analysis and Design
Info 645	Information System Analysis and Design
Info 650	Information Decision System
Info 670	Information Visualization and Data Warehousing Strategies
Info 680	International Electronic Commerce
Info 685	World Wide Web Strategies
Info 690	Advanced Topics in Information Management

Management

Focuses on human behavior aspects of organizations such as communication, motivation, leadership, group and team performance, and employee selection, and prepares individuals for a variety of careers in the management and human resource fields.

Five classes chosen from (20 units):

Comm 522	Mediation Theory and Practice
Mgmt 641	Managing Human Resources
Mgmt 642	Communication and Interpersonal Processes
Mgmt 644	Industrial Relations
Mgmt 645	Negotiation and Bargaining
Mgmt 646	Alternative Dispute Resolution and Third Party Intervention
Mgmt 650	International Management
Mgmt 690	Advanced Topics in Management

Marketing Management

Provides for specialization in marketing, the business function that identifies unfulfilled needs and wants, defines and measures their magnitude, determine which target markets the organization can best serve, decides and appropriate products, services, and programs to serve these markets, and calls upon all employees of the organization to serve the customer. MBA graduates with this concentration find a variety of career opportunities in marketing research, advertising management, sales management, international marketing management and product management.

Required 4 courses (16 units):

Mktg 610	Consumer and Organizational Buying Behavior
Mktg 620	Advertising Management
Mktg 640	Advanced Marketing Research
Mktg 696	Marketing Strategy

And four units from 500- or -600-level courses in consultation with an advisor.

Supply Chain Management

The supply chain is the network of organizations that work together to produce and deliver a product or service. This network can include suppliers, designers, financial institutions, manufacturers, warehousing, transportation, and distributions groups and resellers. Organizations now recognize that their ability to compete and succeed in today's economy requires that they manage beyond the operations within their own "four walls." They must actively manage their supply chain.

Required 5 courses (20 units):

SCM 611	Logistics and Supply Chain Management Strategies
SCM 614	Advanced Quality Management
SCM 615	Project Management
SCM 650	Information Decision Systems
SCM 660	Transportation and Supply Chain Management

MBA Portfolio and Comprehensive Exam or Project

ADMN 995 MBA Portfolio course, 0 units, is used to assemble the MBA Portfolio at the end of the program. This is required for every MBA student.

In addition, all MBA students must successfully complete either ADMN 998 Comprehensive Project or ADMN 999 Comprehensive Examination.

Catalog of Courses

For a complete description of courses, please refer to the University's Bulletin of Courses at http://catalog.csusb.edu.

Contact the MBA Office

Beth A. Flynn, M.B.A.
MBA Program Director
bflynn@csusb.edu
(909) 537-5703

Laurie Estrada
MBA Program Coordinator
laurae@csusb.edu
(909) 537-5703

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