Overview: The MBA for working professionals (FEMBA) at Irvine program is designed for professionals who live and work in the Orange County and surrounding areas who seek a part-time educational program while maintaining full-time employment. The program was specifically designed for working professionals who have significant experience in the workforce.
Program Format: The FEMBA program with California State University Fullerton is located on the school’s Irvine campus in Irvine, California. Lecture and discussion, as well as group-work and case study methods are used. Class size is small.
Program Schedule: The FEMBA program meets on the same two nights from beginning to end. This schedule will either be on Mondays and Wednesday, or on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The program runs anywhere from 24 to 27 months to complete.
Curriculum: Core courses are:
Financial Accounting
Legal & Ethical Environment of Business
Microeconomic Perspectives for Managers
Seminar in Organizational Behavior & Administration
Seminar in Managerial Accounting
Managerial Finance
Operations Management
Decision Models for Business & Economics
Marketing Management
Management Information in the Corporate Environment or
Macroeconomic Perspectives for Mangers
Class Profile: Most participants of the program are in their mid-20’s.
Admission Requirements: To be considered for admission an applicant must have proof of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university (two sets of official transcripts), submit a background sheet/statement of purpose (can be downloaded on the Fullerton website), submit official GMAT score report, and submit up to three letters of recommendation.
Application Deadlines: Admissions is rolling but the Admissions Committee may stop taking applications at any time, so it is strongly encouraged that interested parties submit their necessary materials as soon as possible.
Essays: See background sheet/statement of purpose.