Frequently Asked Questions

• How do I apply?
  To apply for the One-Year Intensive MBA program, send an e-mail to fulltimeMBA@csueastbay.edu.

• What is the cost of tuition for the Full Time MBA?
  $29,800

• Does the MBA degree come with any option?
  No.

• Can I obtain credit for courses taken in other programs or at other schools?
  No.

• I have a part-time job now, can I enroll in the program?
  Yes, as long as your work doesn’t conflict with the class schedule. The classes are offered from Monday to Thursday, 9:00am to 12:30pm.

• My undergraduate degree is not in Business, can I enroll in the program?
  Yes.

• Are there any classes offered online?
  No.

• How many school terms are there and how long is each school term?
  The MBA program is offered on a quarter base. There are four quarters each year, and each quarter is 10 weeks long.

• If I have to miss some classes for one quarter, what will happen?
  You can come back to take the missed courses with another cohort the next year, and complete your degree.

• I have less than five years work experience and I have not taken the GMAT yet, can I enroll in the class now and take the GMAT later?
  No. You should take the GMAT if you have less than five years work experience. Find a test center close to you here.

• Where is the program offered?
  The campus is located at the Oakland Professional Development & Conference Center, 1000 Broadway, Suite 109, Oakland, CA. It is right next to the 12th St. Oakland City Center Bart station. For a map of the Oakland Center, please click here.

• When does the program start?
  Mid-June, 2013

• When will I graduate?
  June, 2014

• Do I receive the same MBA degree as students at the Hayward campus?
  Yes

• When is the application deadline?
  April 15, 2013 for summer 2013.

• What is the course schedule?
  Four courses each quarter from Monday to Thursday. One class per day from 9am to 12:30pm.

• Is the cost of books included?
  No.

• What are the admission requirements?
  Undergraduate degree. TOEFL for international students. Applicants with less than 5 years of work experience—GMAT required. Applicants with 5 years or more work experience— No GMAT required. An interview.

• Why is the full time program separated from the par time MBA program at the Hayward campus?
  The full time MBA program is offered at a different campus, with a different schedule, and covers all the MBA courses in one year.

• Is financial aid available?
  You can apply for financial aid from CSUEB.

• Is a GMAT required?
  Applicants with less than 5 years of work experience is required to have a GMAT. GMAT is not required for applicants with 5 years or more work experience.

• I have less than 5 years work experience and I have not taken the GMAT yet. Can I enroll in the class now and take the GMAT later?
  No. You should take the GMAT if you have less than five years work experience. Find a test center close to you here. Applicants who wish to prepare for the exam should consider taking a GMAT Test Preparation course.

• How do I know if I have enough work experience to be exempt from the GMAT?
  The applicants will have an interview with the program director or cohort leader.