Calwest University

Graduate Business Programs

Calwest University offers two graduate programs through its School of Business, designed for ICMA members seeking career advancement.

Four Pathways Available

Choose the pathway that matches your existing qualifications.

MBA for CMAs

For CMA Certification holders

The fastest MBA pathway. CMA holders receive automatic RPL credit for 8 of 12 courses — only 4 Value courses to complete.

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MBA

For MAA, CAT, RCA, RBA, GMA and AMA members

Complete 12 courses online at your own pace. RPL credit available for equivalent prior studies.

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DBA for MBAs

For ICMA members with undergraduate degree and MBA

Automatic RPL credit for all 11 coursework courses. Complete only the 3 research courses: Research Methods, Proposal, and Thesis.

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DBA

For ICMA members with undergraduate + master's

Complete 14 courses plus thesis. RPL credit available for coursework courses from equivalent prior studies.

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Academic Calendar

Calwest University operates on a flexible enrollment and study commencement schedule. MBA students can enroll for their programs during four scheduled enrollment periods and can begin their program any time after that. DBA students can enroll at any time throughout the year. Academic Calendar for current intake periods.

Note: No program at Calwest is designed to lead to positions in a profession, occupation, trade, or career field requiring licensure in the State of California.

Calwest University

A USA-based online university providing globally accessible graduate business programs. Sponsored by the Institute of Certified Management Accountants. Est. 2014.

California, USA

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