MBA Syllabus

Graduate program: Business Administration

Notice to Prospective School of Business MBA Degree Program Students: Please note that this program is available only to members of the Institute of Certified Management Accountants (ICMA).

Program Admission Requirements

For graduate studies in Business Administration (i.e., the MBA program), a prospective student must be above the age of 22 and have an undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in any discipline from an accredited university (or from a government-approved institution, if outside the United States); a minimum of two years of work experience; and meet the university's English Proficiency Requirements. Upon application for enrollment, a prospective student must provide a notarized copy of their degree certificate, a short resume, and a certified photo identification.

English Proficiency: TOEFL — 530 (paper) / IBT 71; IELTS — 6.5; PTE — 50; CEFR — B2; ACT Compass — Level 3.

Program Objective

The Master of Business Administration program's objective is to provide holders of non-business degrees an opportunity for a career change into general management by providing an industry-responsive program relevant to both students and the future needs of employers. Students cover the areas of business administration, accounting, finance, and marketing and many specialist electives.

Note that 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.

Program Description

Students must successfully complete 12 courses from the list below to be eligible to be awarded their graduate degree. The 'value' courses are compulsory and must be undertaken only via Tubeclasses at Calwest. The balance of Calwest courses in the program may be undertaken by (1) undertaking the balance courses also via Tubeclasses; (2) undertaking approved courses proctored externally; (3) obtaining credit for recognized prior learning; and (4) challenge examinations assessed internally by Calwest University professors. The course consists of 36 credit hours.

Recognized Prior Learning (MBA, CMA)

All those applicants holding the CMA designation from ICMA(ANZ) are exempt from 8 'Core' courses. They have to complete only the 4 compulsory 'Value' courses: VAL 501—Business Ethics, VAL 502—Global Issues, VAL 503—Critical Thinking, and VAL 504—Philosophy.

Recognized Prior Learning (RPL) credit is also available to other ICMA member categories as follows:

AMA / GMA: RPL credit for 7 courses
RBA: RPL credit for 6 courses
RCA: RPL credit for 4 courses
CAT: RPL credit for 2 courses
MAA: No RPL credit

See the fee structure page for current costs.

Time Requirements

An MBA degree will be awarded upon the successful completion of 12 Courses (36 Credit points). This is expected to take 2 years (full-time) and 4 years (part-time) after the start date.

For programs where substantial credit has been granted (e.g., MBA for CMAs), the maximum completion time is 2 years.

Course List

Degree Awarded: Master of Business Administration [MBA] Click course name for syllabus details

Code	Course Name	Type
VAL501	Ethics	Value
VAL502	Global Issues	Value
VAL503	Critical Thinking	Value
VAL504	Philosophy	Value
MBA601	Management	Core
MBA602	Marketing	Core
MBA603	Accounting	Core
MBA604	Finance	Core
MBA605	Economics	Core
MBA608	Strategic Management	Core
MBA709	International Business	Core
MBA714	Competitive Analysis	Core

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