Enrollment: 325
Average GMAT: 527.00
GMAT Range (25-75%): 470-760
Average Undergrad GPA: 3.12
Regular Application Deadline: 07/01
Rolling Admission: Yes
School Type: Public
Average Age: 28.00
Average Work Experience (months): 48
Student Faculty Ratio: 20:1

Part Time Program: Yes
Evening Program: Yes
Executive MBA Program Offered: Yes
Total Faculty: 30

Average Starting Salary: $50,000.00

Out-of-State Tuition: $9,000.00
In-State Tuition: $0.00
Financial Aid Deadline: 03/01
Students Receiving Some Aid: 61%
Average Annual Total Financial Aid: $12,917.00

School Says - General Information
Cal State San BernardinoÂ's graduate entrepreneurship program is ranked #4 among graduate programs in the nation by The Princeton Review and Entrepreneur magazine. The program designed for students who want to learn entrepreneurship and the entrepreneurial process through a journey of personal discovery and experience Ââ€" not just attend courses and learn theory. With a strong emphasis on small class size, a state of the art entrepreneurship classroom and wireless lab dedicated to the entrepreneurship program, hands-on projects, innovative curriculum, and a faculty that includes only seasoned entrepreneurs, the MBA in Entrepreneurship at Cal State San Bernardino offers a unique experience that is both high quality and affordable. Top that off with what has been described as an Â"oasis-like campusÂ" and strong ties to the community Ââ€" as a student youÂ'll interact with local entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, local business leaders, and emerging science entrepreneurs from our technology entrepreneurship fellows program, and you have a program that will give you the skills, knowledge, and the mindset for future entrepreneurial success.

School Says - Student Body
What is the typical profile of a CSUSB Entrepreneurship Student?

CSUSB's Entrepreneurship program offers an exciting environment that will not only challenge you academically, but will enrich you personally and professionally. As an MBA in Entrepreneurship student, you'll be a part of a diverse community of people from around the world, including MBA students from a wide variety of states and many countries. In 2005, we had the following student profile:

Number of Full Time MBA in Entrepreneurship students: 25
Total MBA Students: 288
Total MBA Students Enrolled in Entrepreneurship Courses: 68
Student Profile: Gender - 76% Male, 24% Female 24%; Ethnicity - Black 10%, Asian Pacific Islander 19%, Hispanic 24%, White 48%

Average class size: 15 students

School Says - Academics
How is Entrepreneurship taught at CSUSB?

The MBA program in the College of Business and Public Administration at Cal State San Bernardino (CSUSB) offers one of the nation's top graduate programs in entrepreneurship! Ranked #4 in a 2006 survey of the top graduate programs in US by The Princeton Review and Entrepreneur magazine, Cal State's entrepreneurship program has a strong applied focus that will involve you in a wide variety of experiental learning opportunities (everything from developing business plans for local entrepreneurial companies to assessing the commercial potential of emerging technologies funded by the university's technology venture fund) and actively involves the local business and entrepreneurial community to interact with students as mentors, guest lecturers, and adjunct faculty.

Overall, the graduate entrepreneurship program at CSUSB teaches entrepreneurship as a process, where you will be prepared to take your education and experience into a wide variety of venues including new venture creation, corporate environments, and nonprofit and public sector settings. The underlying lesson is that entrepreneurship is a mindset and a process, and can be utilized in a number of different and diverse settings throughout your life. In essence, CSUSB's entrepreneurship curriculum finds an appropriate balance that provides the appropriate principles and theoretical foundations but is also rich with real life examples and lessons from the years of entrepreneurial experience of the faculty, students, and local entrepreneurs.

Courses offered in the MBA in Entrepreneurship Program (major courses only - core courses for the MBA program are not listed here):

REQUIRED COURSE OPTIONS

Entrepreneurship and New Ventures (MGMT 621)

Study of the entrepreneurial process from a behavioral and developmental perspective. Review of theoretical and empirical literature as a foundation for analyzing case studies of successful entrepreneurs. Focus on managerial challenges for new and growing companies with special emphasis on the entrepreneurial personality, leadership, ethics, motivation, goal setting, group dynamics, and organizational design.

Entrepreneurial Strategy (MGMT 625)

Interdisciplinary study of the policies and strategies of entrepreneurship. Integrates important technical and innovative considerations with traditional managerial theories to establish a modern scientific approach to the development of strategies and policies for entrepreneurial and innovative businesses.

Entrepreneurial Analysis and Regulatory Risk (MGMT 620)

Critical analysis of the impact of administrative law and policy on entrepreneurial decision-making and strategy. Integrates legal, political, regulatory and ethical issues encountered by entrepreneurs.

Entrepreneurial and Venture Finance (FIN 622)

An overview of the financial and investment of entrepreneurial firms. Focus is on financial and investment strategies available to entrepreneurial firms and the criteria for selecting the appropriate strategy.

Marketing for Entrepreneurs (MKTG 624)

An in-depth study of entrepreneurial and small business marketing strategies and techniques. Examines how start-up small businesses develop and implement innovative marketing techniques. Provides alternative insights to the conventional approaches of large businesses.

Entrepreneurial Information Management (INFO 623

) Explores the use of current personal computing technology upon entrepreneurial organizations and management. Topics will include e-commerce, web-based business strategies and computer software used by entrepreneurs.

ELECTIVE COURSE OPTIONS

: Entrepreneurial and Small Business Consulting (MGMT 515)

Supervised consulting assignments designed to provide meaningful business assistance to entrepreneurs and small businesses.

Entrepreneurial Opportunity Analysis (MGMT 543)

Study of the process of defining and identifying the difference between ideas and opportunities. Examines the role of the entrepreneur, ideas, pattern recognition, and the evaluation and screening process that leads to successful commercialization of business concepts and ideas.

Entrepreneurial Resource Requirements (MGMT 545)

Examines the strategies and techniques employed by entrepreneurs to identify and access critical resources. Special emphasis on marshalling internal and external resources such as advisors, board of directors, social networks and other key tangibles and intangibles.

Managing a Growing Business (MGMT 547)

Study of the basic strategy and tactics to manage growing enterprises while still maintaining an entrepreneurial spirit. Examines the role of management decision making, management control systems, short- and long-run planning, and entrepreneurship in managing growing companies.

Internship in Management (MGMT 575)

Supervised work and study in private or public organizations. Commercializing Entrepreneurial Innovation (MGMT 541)

Examines the process of commercializing innovations and emerging technologies in entrepreneurial driven companies. Focus on understanding the transition from basic development stages to commercial venture, examining the role of innovation assessment, intellectual property protection, technology transfer and licensing.

School Says - Admissions
How do I apply for the MBA in Entrepreneurship program?

California State University San Bernardino operates on a quarter system with three quarters per year. Continuing students may attend our summer quarter. The winter quarter begins in January, the spring quarter begins in April and the fall quarter begins in September. The College of Business and Public Administration admits students for all three quarters. Admission is highly competitive so early submission of your application is recommended.

Application deadlines:

Students should submit applications no later than September 6 for fall, December 1 for winter and March 1 for spring. The Admissions Office continues to accept and review applications until enrollment goals have been met. Please be advised that due to enrollment pressures, we anticipate closing many admission categories quickly. Apply early!

GMAT

The GMAT exam is required for all applicants and should be taken before filing an application. Submit an unofficial copy of the GMAT with the admissions packet and have the original sent directly from ETS. Test scores may not be more than 5 years old at the time of submission of application. The ETS institution code for CSUSB is 4099. More information regarding the GMAT is available by calling 1-800-GMAT-NOW or online at http://www.gmat.org. To be accepted, applicants must meet a 1050 index as follows:

(GPA x 200) + GMAT >= 1050 with a minimum GMAT of 470 and minimum GPA of 2.5.

GPA is based on the last 90 quarter (or 60 semester) units and may include post-baccalauriate work.

Conditional Acceptance

If an applicant has a GPA of at least a 3.0 (last 90 quarter units or last 60 semester units) and has at least 6 prerequisites to complete they maybe accepted into the MBA program on a conditional basis. However the student cannot attend 500 or 600-level MBA courses (except 503 courses) without first submitting a passing GMAT score.

TOEFL

Students who received a bachelor's degree in a language other than English must take the TOEFL. Submit an unofficial copy of the TOEFL with the admissions packet and have the original sent directly from ETS. A minimum score of 213 on computer-adaptive exams or 550 paper-based exams or 79 or higher on the new internet based exam is required. Test scores may not be more than two years old at the time of submission of application. Additional information regarding the TOEFL is available by calling 1-800-GO-TOEFL or online at http://www.toefl.org.

Letters of Recommendation, Resumes, and Personal Statements

Although not required, letters of recommendation from professional references can enhance an application. Letters of recommendation from employers or professional colleagues are preferred and should be sent directly from the recommender. Please do not submit more than three letters. Resumes and personal statements may also be submitted to support an application. There is not a preferred format for supplemental documents. All supplemental documents should be submitted with your application. Statement of Academic Motivation and Personal Qualifications

This statement should be on a separate sheet of paper and approximately 250 words in length. It should state the reasons for pursuing a MasterÂ's degree in Business Administration and choosing this University. It may comment on any special honors or accomplishments you have achieved. (Resume and two letters of recommendation are optional, but highly desirable).

Admissions to the M.B.A. Program is a two-step process.

Step 1: Apply to the University.

Applicants for the M.B.A. program must first qualify for admission to the University by meeting the following requirements:

1. Have completed a four-year college course of study and earned an acceptable baccalaureate degree at an institution accredited by a regional accrediting association or have completed equivalent academic preparation.

2. Have attained a grade-point average of at least 2.5 in the last 60 semester units (90 quarter units) attempted and

3. Have been in good standing at the last college attended.

Domestic students need to submit a California State University application for Post baccalaureate and Graduate Education along with the graduate application fee of $55 online at http://www.csumentor.edu. Your application will not be processed without the fee.

International applicants must download the application from http://www.csumentor.edu and submit a paper application to the Graduate Admission office. The $55 fee may be paid by a check from a United States bank made payable to the California State University.

CSUSB Admissions - University Hall
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DO NOT SEND APPLICATIONS TO THE M.B.A. OFFICE

Complete Application includes:

1) Application with both A and B forms

2) Two sets of original and official transcripts of all previous academic work attempted.

You must submit two sets of official transcripts in sealed envelopes from each issuing institution. This would include all degree transcripts and a transcript from the last institution attended. Your transcripts must reflect the last 60 semester (90 quarter) units attempted and proof of Bachelor's degree.

Students with international coursework must submit all official transcripts and proofs of degree. If certificates and transcripts are not in English, they should be accompanied by certified English translations.

3) A copy of your GMAT Score Report (official copy requested at the time of test; code 4099)

4) Personal Statement

5) Letters of Reference (optional; maximum of three)

6) International students must also submit a completed Affidavit of Financial support form.

7) International students need a copy of their TOEFL score (official copy requested at the time of the test; institution code 4099)

8) We prefer you include a current email address on your application.

Step2: Once you have been accepted by the university, your complete application will be sent to the M.B.A. office for the final acceptance step in the admissions process. You will be notified by mail of acceptance or denial.

Students who meet all entrance requirements except course prerequisites may be admitted to the program in a conditionally classified status until those prerequisite deficiencies are removed, at which time they will be advanced to classified graduate standing in the program. Only fully classified students, however, may enroll in 600-level courses unless they have written consent from the college graduate director.

If you have questions regarding the application process or the status of your application, please contact the M.B.A. office at (909) 537-5703 or E-Mail onanez@csusb.edu or bflynn@csusb.edu. Indicate your first and last name as well as your birth date or student ID number. Please note than it takes at least one month to process applications after all required documents have arrived at CSUSB. You will most likely not receive notice of acceptance or denial to the program within the first two months.

M.B.A. Prerequisites

Students with non-business undergraduate degrees may be required to take up to 11 pre-requisite courses.

School Says - Campus Life
What are your facilities like for the entrepreneruship students?

The College of Business and Public Administration (CBPA), home to the Entrepreneurship program and MBA program, is located in Jack H. Brown Hall, $26-million building completed in 1994 and named for Jack H. Brown, CEO of Stater Bros. Markets, who built a small family owned grocery store operation to a Fortune 500 company that is the largest privately owned supermarket chain in California. Featuring smart classrooms and ample access to computer and wireless technology, Jack H. Brown Hall is an environment conducive to learning and student interaction.

The CSUSB Entrepreneurship program maintains its own state of the art, dedictated classroom for entrepreneurship students. Located in the "west wing" of Jack Brown Hall along with the faculty and staff offices of the entrepreneurship program, CSUSB's entrepreneurship classroom comfortably seats up to 40 students in both conference room and lecture style format and allows for learning in large and small groups. Featuring executive chairs (every seat wtih power for laptop computers), a full wireless node in the class, and an array of instructional technology including a 60" plasma screen presentation monitor, sound system, and fully equipped wireless student laptop lab, the entrepreneurship classroom provides entrepreneurship students with the finest and most professional instructional facilty at Cal State San Bernardino. In addition, entrepreneurship students have access to two dedicated meeting rooms for entrepreneurship students and a student lounge, as well access to the full facilities of the College of Business and Public Administration.

In addition to educational facilities, CSUSB offers a full array of recreational opportunities for students, including the new Student Recreation & Fitness Center, a 38,000 square foot facility schedule to open in February 2007 which will include will feature a state-of-the-art fitness room, multi-purpose gym, exercise rooms, and climbing wall. For dinining and entertainment options on campus, the Santos Manuel Student Center, an 83,000 square foot facility at the center of campus includes dining areas with restaurant choices such as Taco Bell, KFC, Pizza Hut, and Starbucks; office space for student clubs and organizations; a 200-seat theater for films, concerts and speakers; meeting rooms; student lounges and a large two-story "living room" area at the hub of the building taht encourages student networking and socializing.

CSUSB also offers a variety of on-campus housing options, including the newly constructed University Village, which features 132 fully-furnished units with a choice of 3 floor plans. Featuring all private bedrooms, University Village is ideally suited for upper-division students looking for independent, upscale living with the convenience of being located right across the street from campus. In addition, a wide variety of off campus housing apartment, home, and condominium options are available within walking distance of the campus.

Students Say - Academics
A cost-effective public school in the San Francisco Bay Area, California State University East Bay offers an MBA program that is "the perfect blend of affordability and expediency." "Perfectly suited for working adults," the "flexible schedule options" and evening classes make the program convenient for professionals who live and work in the San Francisco Bay Area. In fact, "The vast majority of our students also work full time and the school makes it easy to integrate a course load into their life." While working professionals predominate in the MBA class, CSUEB attracts students from "various experience levels." Those with more time to devote to their studies can "finish the program in one year." To top off the return on investment, CSUEB's low in-state tuition cost is "significantly less than other schools in the area." Fortunately, the low cost does not translate into hassles and red tape; the business school is well run. A student reassures us, "I have found the administration within the business school to be much more organized and accommodating than within the university as a whole. I get answers quickly and access to information when I need it."
The MBA curriculum is divided into proficiency requirements, fundamental courses, core courses, and option courses. Proficiency requirements can be waived if a student has completed equivalent coursework in these areas; however, students are not required to complete the proficiency courses before applying to the program. In addition, students must complete a course in Globalization, Innovation, and Sustainability, as well as a capstone experience, which usually takes the form of a real-life project experiential learning. One of the benefits of a CSUEB degree is that students have the opportunity to focus on their education on one of a range of business specialties, including entrepreneurship, finance, human resources and organizational behavior, information technology management, marketing management, international business, or operations and supply chain management.
CSUEB maintains a strong "reputation in the area," and the administration has been steering the school on a steady course of improvement. While the teaching staff can be "hit or miss, with some excellent and some terrible" professors, the school has recently "brought in new talented teachers" to the program. In the school's MBA program, as well as their graduate programs in economics and taxation, you'll find "Great professors who have first hand knowledge of the outside business world." Fellow students also contribute to the learning experience through their "interesting and very diverse working experience that enable valuable contribution in class discussions."

Students Say - Admissions
To be considered for admission at California State University East Bay, students must score in the 20th percentile of the GMAT in both the verbal and quantitative sections. Students must also have a GPA of at least 2.5 for all upper division undergraduate coursework as well as minimum index score of 1050 (Upper Division GPAx 200) + total GMAT score. Exceptions to these minimum requirements are rarely made.

Students Say - Campus Life
Located in the Oakland suburb of Hayward, California, CSUEB is enviably positioned near both San Francisco and the Silicon Valley. Drawing a largely local population, CSUEB is "generally a commuter school" for both undergraduates and graduate students. At the same time, students report that the school "has been slowly growing to change its identity," incorporating more student life and activities into campus culture. At the same time, most busy business students commute to school while working full-time, and, therefore, they do not always have the opportunity to participate in any extracurricular activities or take advantage of the campus. Nonetheless, attending CSUEB is comfortable and convenient, and "the Valley Business center is excellent."
Drawing its student population from the San Francisco Bay Area, as well as internationally, diversity is a mainstay of the CSUEB experience. Within the business school, you'll meet "lots of international students" from "diverse backgrounds," which, in the classroom, translates into an "excellent experience for a global economy." Students say, "CSU East Bay is exceptionally diverse and it is difficult to pigeonhole the students-they are young, old, of all races and ethnicities, from all kinds of industries, and many of them are married, with children."

Students Say - Careers
Academic Advising and Career Education at CSUEB serves the school's undergraduate and graduate community. The AACE organizes job fairs and other campus recruiting events, while also offering counseling services aimed specifically at graduate students. While the school lacks a dedicated MBA career office, there are plenty of resources for MBA candidates. A current student attests, "I was able to get advice on transitioning into a new field (Finance from Retail), access to an almost overwhelming number of positions to apply for, and access to a wide field of employers. I was able to secure interviews with 10 different employers, multiple offers, and a position in my new field paying significantly more than my previous position as a tenured manager-all through my campus career development center." At the end of the 2008 school year, 89 percent of graduate students from the School of Business and Economics were successfully employed or accepted to academic programs to pursue further studies. According to the Academic Advising and Career Education's Success Report, graduate students from the College of Business and Economics had a salary range of $20,000 to $150,000, with an average salary of $73,250.

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