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Part-Time MBA Profile Publish Date 05/27/12

California State University, Fullerton

  • PROGRAM BASICS

      • Average months to complete program: 36
      • Maximum months permitted to complete program: 60
      • Does the school have a separate full-time MBA program? Yes
      • If so, can part-time students switch to the full-time program? No
    • Tuition and Fees: (Based on six credits in the fall and six credits in the spring)

      • Resident: $7,610.00
      • Non-Resident: $12,074.00
  • ADMISSIONS, SELECTIVITY AND YIELD

      • Total applications, most recent entering class: 232
      • Applications accepted, most recent entering class: 59 %
      • Admitted students enrolled: 56 %
      • Applicants wait-listed during the last admissions cycle: 10
      • Wait-listed applicants admitted for the semester to which they applied: 7
      • Applicant interviews are: Not offered
  • ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

      • Rolling admissions? Yes
      • GMAT required? Yes
      • Are applicants allowed to submit the GRE? No
    • GMAT score distribution (applicant pool)

      • 10th Percentile 430
      • 75th Percentile 590
      • 25th Percentile 480
      • 50th Percentile (median) 530
      • 90th Percentile 630
      • Average GMAT Score 531
    • GMAT score distribution (incoming class)

      • 75th Percentile 600
      • 90th Percentile 630
      • 10th Percentile 480
      • 25th Percentile 520
      • 50th Percentile (median) 555
      • Average GMAT Score 558
      • Is proficiency in English required? Yes
      • Is a minimum score on an English language proficiency test required? Yes
    • Which English language proficiency tests are accepted?

        • IELTS
        • TOEFL Internet Based Test
        • TOEFL Paper-based Test
      • Minimum paper-based TOEFL: 570
    • Relative Importance of Application Elements:

      • GMAT Score: Very Important
      • Resume/Work Experience: Considered
      • Application Essays: Considered
      • Interviews Not Considered
      • Recommendations: Considered
      • Undergraduate Transcripts: Very Important
  • CLASS PROFILE

      • Female students: 49 %
      • International students: 32 %
    • Percentage of U.S. students in newest entering class that are:

      • African American: 2 %
      • Asian American: 29 %
      • Hispanic or Latino American: 9 %
      • Multiethnic/Multiracial: 8 %
      • Native American: 1 %
      • White (Non-Hispanic): 42 %
      • Chose not to report: 9 %
      • Other: 0 %
      • Mean age, newest entering class: 26
      • Median age, newest entering clas: 25
  • FINANCIAL AID

      • Part-time MBAs apply for financial aid through: Central financial aid office at the university
      • On what basis are scholarships awarded? A combination of need and merit
      • Full-tuition scholarships awarded, 2011-12: 0
      • How does an applicant apply for scholarship consideration? Part of the admissions application
  • STUDENT LIFE

      • Do part-time MBA students have their own area/center on campus? Yes
      • Do part-time MBA students have break-out rooms? Yes
  • TEACHING/ACADEMICS

    • Concentrations and specializations offered to part-time MBAs:

        • Accounting
        • Finance
        • General Management
        • Marketing
        • E-commerce
        • Entrepreneurship
        • International Business
        • Economics
      • Does the B-school offer an accelerated part-time MBA program? No
    • Graduation requirements:

        • Students must have attended a minimum number of classes
        • Students must have earned a pre-determined GPA/Letter grade average
        • Students must complete a company-specific project and present results to relevant parties
  • CAREER SERVICES

      • Do part-time MBAs have access to career development office?
        • Yes
      • If yes, at what point in the degree process are part-time MBA students able to use the service?
        • At any time
      • Are part-time MBAs permitted to interview for full-time jobs? Yes
      • Are part-time students included in resume drops? Yes