MBA-Full Time-Chapman University

The Full-Time MBA program is a 16-17 month accelerated track that is perfect for students looking to fast track their career growth or make a career transition. The 52-53 credit Full-Time MBA program will give students an understanding of all functional areas of business, an ability to communicate persuasively, a capacity for effective economic analysis, and a global perspective. All core courses are taken as a cohort during the day in a consecutive, planned format and supplemented with four electives. Students may gain an emphasis by taking at least three of their four elective courses in a particular area of study. Emphases are offered in Finance, Marketing, Entrepreneurship, and International Business.

Course Information

University

School / College

The George L. Argyros School of Business and Economics

Course Duration

16 – 17 Months

Class Size

University Ranking

46 [BusinessWeek | 2011 ]

Financials

Tuition Fees

$1250/unit

Cost of Living

Scholarships

Graduate students (not including teaching credential only students, who for federal aid purposes are considered 5th-year undergraduates) who attend the Orange campus are eligible for loans. For detailed information about the financial aid provided for students, click here. To qualify for a scholarship, an applicant must have a score of at least 550 on the GMAT. In addition, an undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher will qualify an applicant for the maximum grant amount available for the corresponding GMAT score. Grants range in amount from $3,000 to $51,000. You are encouraged to apply early, as the scholarship dollar pool is limited, which can result in smaller grants for late applicants.

Course Details

Course Structure

The Full-Time MBA curriculum is divided into three groups of courses: core courses covering all functional areas of business; an integrative capstone course; and electives through which students customize their program. All courses must be taken for a letter grade. The following courses make up the full-time MBA curriculum:

Core Courses (33 credits)

Capstone Course (4 credits)

Electives (15-16 credits)

Total Credits: 52-53

International Exchange & Double Degrees

Internships

Requirements

Research & Technical Papers

Students in the Argyros School of Business and Economics can take advantage of the classes, seminars and scholarly opportunities afforded by our research centers:

Gary Anderson Center for Economic Research

Larry Hoag Center for Real Estate and Finan

For information about the institute and research centers, please click here.

Text / Exam Scores

Exam Name

TOFEL, GMAT

Exam Score

Exam Description

All applicants must submit results of a Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT) or from the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) that are no more than 5 years old, based on the date the application is received. Scores may be self-reported.

The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is required for non-native English speakers with limited exposure to English. The test may be waived by candidates who earned a baccalaureate or master’s degree from an institution at which English is the language of instruction.

Work Experience

Description of Work	:	At least two years professional work experience is required.

Experience	:	2 yrs

Recommendations

Presentations/Group-Discussions/etc.

Interviews are required for the Full-Time MBA.

Application Details

Universtiy Contact

Application Deadlines

Address	:	The George L. Argyros School of Business and Economics, One University Dr. Orange, CA 92866
Phone	:	(714) 997-6745
Fax No.	:	(714) 997-6757
Email ID	:	[email protected]
Website	:	www.chapman.edu

Course Start Date

Round 1 Deadline: January 27, 2012; Decision: March 17, 2012

Round 2 Deadline: March 2, 2012; Decision: April 20, 2012

Round 3 Deadline: April 13, 2012; Decision: June 1, 2012

Applications received after the above dates will be considered on a space available basis until the class fills.

Careers & Employment News

Employment Services

Fall 2012

Employment Stats

The given steps are to guide how to apply to the Chapman Full Time MBA Program:

Submit the application for admission. The on-line application can be accessed by clicking here.

Upload Resume.

Upload Personal Statement Essay (prompt is available on the on-line application).

Submit official academic transcript from undergraduate degree granting institution to:

Request to have official Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) score reported

Upload contact information for two recommenders. A recommender should be someone familiar with the applicant’s academic or professional abilities

Interview required for Full-Time and Executive MBA programs. Interviews conducted by invitation for Flexible MBA applicants

International applicants:

Submit score on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS); Submit copy of your diploma, complete the financial statement form required for the student visa

Career Events

Top Recruiters

Campus & Alumni Community

For detailed information about the MBA Career Management center, please click here.

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How to Apply

Student Clubs or Organizations:The Chapman MBA Association (MBAA) governs The George L. Argyros School of Business and Economics student body, ensuring a high quality of student life, facilitating relationships between students, faculty, alumni, and the business community. Through its executive branch, in conjunction with the Chapman student body, the MBAA provides an essential infrastructure that organizes, coordinates, and funds a number of events and services designed to enrich the educational and extracurricular experiences at The George L. Argyros School of Business and Economics. All alumni are encouraged to join the MBA Alumni Association. This group provides numerous opportunities for alumni to stay connected to the school. Alumni also have unlimited access to the MBA Career Management Center.