Course variations

Course summary

The On-Campus MBA is designed for students who prefer the educational atmosphere provided by a University setting [map] . In contrast with the department the On-Campus MBA provides semester-length courses that meet one evening per week during the 16-week Fall and Spring semesters. A limited number of six-week courses are available on campus during the summer term. Our evening On-Campus MBA program brings together an interesting mix of full-time and part-time students from a variety of academic, career, and cultural backgrounds. As might be expected from SJSU's Silicon Valley location, students come to the classroom with a wealth of real-world experience, whether they are in technical positions (on the engineering or software side, for example) and want to develop business acumen, advance in managerial positions, or deepen their knowledge base. Eighty percent of our graduate students are full-time business professionals in Silicon Valley companies, although work experience is not required for admission. The majority of students attend the programs on a part-time basis. The average age of the SJSU MBA student is 32. Reflecting the area's population, the student body is a multicultural assembly. Instruction in our MBA programs is a combination of case studies, lecture, research, team projects, computer analysis, student presentations, and presentations by members of the business community. Lucas GSB students are working in companies throughout Silicon Valley, literally side-by-side with MBAs from other programs around the region, nation, and world. Department MBAs are adding value to the best-known, world-class Silicon Valley companies, attesting to the excellent quality of education that the degree offers. A Lucas GSB MBA can help student unlock their potential.

Program modules

MBA Program Required Courses: BUSINESS 200W - Managerial Communications, BUSINESS 202 - Global Business Environment, BUSINESS 210 - Developing and Managing People, BUSINESS 220 - Accounting Principles, BUSINESS 230 - Marketing Management, BUSINESS 250 - Law and Ethics, BUSINESS 260 - Managerial Decision Analysis, BUSINESS 270 - Financial Management, BUSINESS 280 - Operations and Supply Chain Management, BUSINESS 290 - Strategic Thinking.

Entry requirement for international students

According to California State University requirements, applicants must have a four-year bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university from the U.S. or outside of the U.S. Applicants must take the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT). (Applicants with a Ph.D. from a U.S institution are not required to take the GMAT). Student must submit official transcripts. Priority for admission will be given to applicants who have a GPA of 3.0 or better (on a 4.0 scale) in their last 60 semester units or 90 quarter units of course work (Professional Development and Certificate Program course work cannot be included in this calculation) and a score of at least 500 on the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT), with scores in the verbal and quantitative sections in the 50th percentile or above.

Qualification

MBA

Awarding body

SAN JOSE STATE UNIVERSITY

Department name

College of Business, Department of Accounting and Finance