Program Overview

Master of Business Administration Program

The Master of Business Administration (MBA) program at California Lutheran University is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of business fundamentals and prepare them for leadership positions in their chosen field. The program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) and can be completed in two years, on average.

Program Overview

The MBA program at California Lutheran University offers a rigorous core curriculum that can be enhanced with an emphasis area or customized with a variety of elective courses. Students can choose from three emphasis areas: Finance, Information Technology, and Marketing. The program is designed to provide students with a broad overview of essential business concepts and prepare them for careers in management, finance, marketing, and other related fields.

Curriculum

The MBA curriculum consists of 39 credits of core courses, 12 credits of general emphasis courses, and 3 credits of capstone courses. The core courses include:

• Enterprise Management, Organization and Strategy
• Organizational Behavior
• Business Ethics and Law
• Marketing Management
• Strategic Decision Making
• Macroeconomics in the Global Economy
• Leadership and Teamwork Essentials
• Managerial Finance
• Foundation of Business Analytics

The general emphasis courses include:

• Marketing Research
• Corporate Finance
• Innovative Business Models
• International Business
• Human Capital Management Strategy
• Sustainable Business Strategies
• Information Technology Management

Emphasis Areas

The MBA program at California Lutheran University offers three emphasis areas:

• Finance: This emphasis area is designed to prepare students for careers in finance and provides a comprehensive understanding of budgeting, forecasting, analysis, and other related topics.
• Information Technology: This emphasis area is designed to prepare students for careers in information technology and provides a comprehensive understanding of data analytics, database management, and programming principles.
• Marketing: This emphasis area is designed to prepare students for careers in marketing and provides a comprehensive understanding of sales, advertising, digital marketing, and brand management.

Capstone Courses

The capstone courses are designed to provide students with hands-on experience in their chosen field. The options include:

• Internship
• The Business Plan
• Executive Roundtable
• International Travel
• Consulting to Business
• MBA Project

Admissions

Admission to the MBA program at California Lutheran University requires a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution and a minimum GPA of 3.0. The application process includes:

• Online application
• Official transcripts
• Two letters of recommendation
• Personal statement
• Resume
• Application fee

Assured Admission

The Cal Lutheran MBA program offers assured admission to Cal Lutheran seniors majoring in business, Cal Lutheran Professionals students majoring in business, and Cal Lutheran alumni with business degrees. The requirements for assured admission include:

• Completion or pending completion of a Cal Lutheran business degree with a minimum 3.0 GPA in upper division coursework
• Current graduating seniors will be provisionally admitted pending final degree posting
• Application checklist for assured admission includes:
  • Completed application
  • Interview with an enrollment specialist
  • Two professional letters of recommendation
  • Resume
  • Official transcripts will be reviewed directly by graduate admissions from the Academic Services office

Financial Aid

California Lutheran University offers a variety of funding options for MBA students, including scholarships, grants, credit reductions, veterans benefits, and employer discounts. Students can visit the financial aid page for detailed information or contact a graduate enrollment specialist to learn more about funding their education.