MBA Program

MBA Program

The MBA degree requires 45 semester credits of course work which must be completed within a seven-year period (36 required and 9 elective credits). Additional course work may be required for individuals whose academic records reflect the need for preparation in the areas of accounting, economics and/or statistics. The requirement for this preparation is determined during the admission interview. Basic knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet and database application is expected.

Core Courses (36 credits)

• BUS 521 Statistical Analysis for Managers (3)
• BUS 522 Management Science (3)
• BUS 531 Managerial Economics (3)
• BUS 551 Managerial Accounting (3)
• BUS 565 Organizational Theory and Development (3)
• BUS 567 Behavioral Sciences for Management (3)
• BUS 568 Business Ethics (3)
• BUS 573 Law for Business Executives (3)
• BUS 575 Marketing Theory (3)
• BUS 581 Management Concepts for Information Technology (3)
• BUS 591 Financial Principles and Policies (3)*

* Prerequisites: BUS 521, BUS 531, BUS 551.

• BUS 574 Strategic Management (3)**

** All required core courses must be completed before enrolling in Strategic Management.

Elective Courses (9 credits)

Students should take three courses from the list of electives for their chosen professional track:

• Entrepreneurship
• Finance
• Information Technology Management
• International Business
• Management and Organizational Behavior
• Marketing

Cal Lutheran's MBA program is offered in Ventura County at the main CLU campus in Thousand Oaks as well as the Oxnard Center, and in Los Angeles County at the Woodland Hills Center (San Fernando Valley).

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CLU's programs for working professionals are known for relevant education that create opportunities and help graduates achieve their goals. A CLU degree is an investment that produces invaluble, lifelong returns.