Program Overview

The Orfalea College of Business (OCOB) at California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly) offers one-year Master of Business Administration (MBA) programs that follow the educational philosophy of "learn by doing". The programs' in-class experience includes numerous simulations of management decision-making scenarios, case studies, team exercises, extensive interaction with faculty and personal communication and presentation skills enhancement. In addition to a general management MBA, Cal Poly offers an MBA with Specializations in Agribusiness and Graphic Communication Document Systems Management. A joint MBA/MS program in Engineering Management (EMP) and various other dual degree options are available.

Highlights

Program can be completed in as little as one year  Program offers a unique international business study tour  Program encourages applicants from Technical/Engineering disciplines without the need for prerequisite business courses  Dual Degrees allow students to complete two graduate degrees in two years  U.S. News & World report named Cal Poly the best public, largely undergraduate university in the west 17 years in a row  Named second in academic reputation among all US public universities and first overall in the west

Accreditation

AACSB

Admissions & Tuition
Information For US Students	Information For International Students
Admissions Criteria  Minimum GPA: 2.5  Minimum Work Experience: No Set Minimum  Advanced Standing with Prior Degree: No Deadlines (Month/Day)  Application: 7/1  Notification of Acceptance: Varies Fees (US$)  Application Fee: 55  Total Cost of Program (excluding books): 22,088	Admissions Criteria  Minimum GPA: 2.5  Minimum Work Experience: No Set Minimum  English Language Proficiency  (Minimum Score)       IELTS: 6.0       TOEFL (Computer-based): 213.0       TOEFL (Internet-based): 80.0       TOEFL (Paper-based): 550.0 Deadlines (Month/Day)  Application: 11/30  Notification of Acceptance: Varies Fees (US$)  International Application Fee: 55  Total Cost of Program (excluding books): 33,992

Programs/Credentials Offered

Two-Year MBA Degree One-Year MBA (Accelerated MBA) Degree Advanced MBA (Dual Degree) Degree Distance Learning MBA Degree Specialized Master's Degree in Business Double Major

Fields of Study

Accounting Business & Public Policy Business Administraton & General Management Communications & Media Management Communications Technology Management Entrepreneurship & Venture Management Food & Agribusiness Management International Management Leadership Management Consulting Multinational Management Production & Operations Management Project Management Quality Assurance Supply Chain Management Taxation Technology Commercialization

Ranking and Reputation

U.S. News & World report named Cal Poly the best public, largely undergraduate university in the west 17 years in a row  Named second in academic reputation among all US public universities and first overall in the west

Buildings & Facilities

Space: 3.5 million square feet in more than 100 major buildings with a replacement value of $500 million   On-campus student housing: 6,000+ spaces in 13 residence halls and apartment-style complexes   Robert E. Kennedy Library: 203,605 square feet   Includes 634,400 books, 99,700 bound periodicals, 417,700 government documents, 31,500 maps, 48,300 audiovisual items, 1,339,400 micro-forms, 5,400 online databases and other resources   Performing Arts Center's Christopher Cohan Center - Harman Hall seats 1,298   Recreation Center: 91,559 square feet   Mustang Stadium: 11,000+ seats   Mott Gym: 3,032

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