Frequently Asked Questions

Below are frequently asked questions for domestic and international students regarding MBA program offerings at 缅北禁地's College of Business and Economics (CBE)

To learn more about our MBA programs, we encourage you to attend an interactive virtual information session.
For questions regarding the MBA with Concentrations and the Online MBA in General Business programs, contact the CBE Office of Graduate Programs at cbe_grad@csueastbay.edu.

For questions regarding the 1-Year Intensive or Global Innovators MBA's, please contact the self-support team.

MBA with Concentrations and Online MBA in General Business

  • An undergraduate degree with a 2.5 Grade Point Average (or equivalent)
  • TOEFL/IELTS for international students
  • Submission of a Resume/CV
  • Submission of a 1-page Statement of Purpose

1-Year Intensive MBA

  • An undergraduate degree with a 2.5 Grade Point Average (or equivalent)
  • TOEFL/IELTS for international students
  • Applicants with less than 5 years of work experience— GMAT required
  • Applicants with 5 years or more work experience— No GMAT required

MBA for Global Innovators

  • An undergraduate degree with a 2.5 Grade Point Average (or equivalent)
  • TOEFL/IELTS for international students
  • Applicants with 5 years or more work experience— No GMAT required

See our full information page on How to Apply for an MBA.

 

MBA with Concentrations and Online MBA in General Business

  1. See if you qualify.
  2. Attend an Info Session (recommended).
  3. Apply online at . 

You may schedule a 1 on 1 interview with the Program Coordinator at any point in the
application process. Some applicants may be required to have an interview.

1-Year Accelerated MBA and MBA for Global Innovators

  1. See if you qualify.
  2. Attend an Info Session.
  3. Schedule your 1 on 1 interview.
  4. Apply online at . 


NOTE: Because the 1-Year Accelerated MBA can only accommodate 35 students each year, the application process is a bit different than other programs. You must FIRST complete a personal interview with the MBA program director(s) BEFORE applying. Applications submitted by students who have not completed a personal interview will not be reviewed.

To earn a personal interview, we ask that you attend an info session. Your attendance will help answer your questions and help us determine your eligibility. If you are eligible, we will work with you to book a personal interview. Please note that submissions to the Request Information Form are not reviewed immediately. Interviews for this program are typically conducted between December and May and reviewed around this time.

For California Residents:

  • The spring semester application period is from August 1 to November 1. Official transcripts are due by November 30.
  • The Fall Semester application period is from October 1 to June 1. Official transcripts are due by July 1. 

For International students:

  • The spring semester application period is from August 1 to October 1. Official transcripts are due by October 15.
  • The Fall Semester application period is from October 1 to May 1. Official transcripts are due by May 15. 

For additional information, see the Office of Admissions and the Office of International Admissions.

Domestic students may be eligible for financial aid. To determine your eligibility, please contact the Office of Financial Aid at 缅北禁地.

MBA with Concentrations and Online MBA in General Business
GMAT is not required.

1-Year Accelerated MBA
Domestic applicants for the MBA with Concentrations or 1-Year Intensive MBA with 5+ years of working experience should discuss their eligibility for a GMAT waiver during their personal interview, where the applicant’s working resume and academic background are addressed.

MBA for Global Innovators
The GMAT is not required but optional.

You may raise your GPA by taking additional courses at either a Community College or a University.

MBA with Concentrations

Monday-Friday evenings from 6-10 pm, with occasional Saturday classes at the Hayward campus. Program starts in August during the Fall Semester, or January during the Spring Semester. Summer classes are not offered.

Online MBA in General Business
Asynchronous and synchronous online classes classes on Monday-Friday evenings from 6-10 pm. Program starts in August during the Fall Semester, or January during the Spring Semester. Summer classes are not offered.

 

1-Year Intensive MBA

Fridays and Saturdays, from 9 am to PM. Starting in Fall 2024, all courses take place at the CSUEB Hayward campus. Program starts in August during the Fall Semester.

 

MBA for Global Innovators

Saturdays and a few Sundays. All courses take place at the CSUEB Hayward campus. Program starts in August during the Fall Semester.

 

MBA courses are not offered at the Concord campus.
Please note that scheduling and location are subject to change with advance notice.

Yes, we offer the Online MBA in General Business. This is a program that only includes asynchronous and synchronous online classes (no in-person, not on-campus).

MBA with Concentrations and Online MBA in General Business

Students may complete the program in as little as eighteen months or up to five years. The majority of students complete the program in two years.

 

1-Year Intensive MBA

The program is three semesters, one year, and runs from Fall through Summer semester the following year. You will “officially” graduate in August.

MBA for Global Innovators

The program is 4.5 semesters, 18 months, and runs from Fall through mid-March the following year. You will “officially” graduate at the end of Spring semester in May.

MBA with Concentrations and Online MBA in General Business

Up to 5 courses per semester.

 

1-Year Accelerated MBA and MBA for Global Innovators

All class-meeting dates and a detailed course calendar are distributed at the beginning of the program in order to accommodate for professionals with busy work schedules.

It may vary by subjects and students. In general 3 to 5 study hours to every class contact hours are expected per week. Each 3 hour course requires 9 to 15 hours of study hours to do well.

Please refer to this page for additional tuition information. 

 

MBA with Concentrations and Online MBA in General Business

Approximately $32,000 for California residents and $51,000 for out-of-state and international students.

 

1-Year Accelerated MBA

Approximately $36,000* for California residents, out-of-state, and international students.

 

MBA for Global Innovators

Approximately $39,600 for California residents, out-of-state, and international students.

 

Please note that these are approximate costs that are subject to change.
Application fees and textbook costs are additional fees.

MBA programs are open to students with any bachelor’s degree. We require a 2.5+ undergraduate GPA.

MBA with Concentrations and Online MBA in General Business

Up to 12 credits can be transferred, provided the courses taken are equivalent to those offered in the CSUEB MBA program.

1-Year Accelerated MBA
Members of the 1-Year Accelerated MBA program are required to complete and pass all courses offered in the MBA curriculum, regardless of past coursework.

Students who complete all components of the MBA program while maintaining an average GPA of 3.0+ will earn a Master’s degree in Business Administration (MBA) from 缅北禁地, East Bay’s AACSB-accredited College of Business and Economics with the following designations:

1-Year Accelerated MBA: MBA in General Management 

MBA for Global Innovators: MBA in Global Innovation

MBA with Concentrations: MBA in Analytics for Managers, Finance, General Management, Human Resources Management & Organizational Behavior, Operations and Supply Chain Management, or Strategy and Innovation concentration.

Online MBA in General Business: MBA in General Management

For International Students

No, unfortunately we do not offer conditional admissions into any of our Graduate Programs.
The TOEFL score varies, depending on what type of exam you take. For the paper-based exam, the minimum score is 550, for the computer based exam, the minimum score is 213 and for the Internet based exam is 80. The minimum score for the IELTS is 6.5.
Any information regarding Visa issues, we recommend you speak with the International Admissions Office. More information can be found here, or you may reach them at (510) 885-7571.