Fullerton FEMBA at Irvine

The Fullerton FEMBA at Irvine program is designed for working professionals who live/work in central and south Orange County and who are looking for a part-time educational option while maintaining full-time employment. The program was created for professionals who value the impact an MBA will have on their careers, but do not want to take more than two and a half years to complete their degree.

Located on our Irvine campus, the program features the same high quality curriculum and faculty as the Fullerton on-campus program, but in an accelerated format. The program is led by more than 200 experienced faculty providing applied knowledge on the globalization of business and advancements in communications and technology.

Students in our FEMBA come from a wide variety of educational and professional backgrounds, but share the dedication and desire to obtain their MBA from an accredited institution. Students in the program enter in a cohort and can expect to benefit from the close relationships they form with their colleagues.

Students who enroll in the program will engage in a challenging market-driven curriculum that will completely challenge their existing thought process. Through dynamic classroom environments, students will learn to shape their management and leadership skills and test their ethical and moral boundaries.

The FEMBA program will provide you with the tools you need to be a strong competitor in today's market. We invite you to learn more about our MBA programs and encourage you to contact us with any questions. You can reach a graduate advisor by emailing us as mba@fullerton.edu or calling (714) CSUFMBA (278-3622).

Cohort Format
As a student in the Fullerton FEMBA at Irvine program, you will enter in a cohort, taking one course every 6-8 weeks, and two courses per semester throughout the year. This accelerated format enables you to concentrate on one subject area at a time.

The FEMBA offers a cohort model in which students work through the program with a group of peers who begin and complete their degree together. Throughout their curriculum, students are provided with a stimulating networking environment in which they may learn from each other and form long term professional relationships. Sharing experiences, goals, ideas, and knowledge within a multidisciplinary context are one of the key features of this model.

Other benefits of the program include a set schedule throughout the duration of the program, eliminating concern about getting into classes and making it simple to plan work and family commitments in advance.

If you are looking for a part-time, accelerated quality program in south Orange county, the FEMBA is for you. To find out more, contact us at (714) CSUF-MBA or email mba@fullerton.edu.

Core Curriculum
The Fullerton FEMBA at Irvine has been designed to give students a strong foundation in business fundamentals. In addition, students will complete a general concentration that will focus on team leadership, comparative management, financial administration, and topics in marketing. Each course builds the students business and practical knowledge while providing the leadership skills and groundwork necessary to become effective leaders and managers. Through hands-on learning and networking opportunities, The College's MBA prepares students to be effective leaders by emphasizing conceptual, analytical, technical, interpersonal and problem-solving skills.

Each MBA course is built on a forward-looking curriculum reflecting the ever-changing needs of today's organizations. Students can expect to discuss current issues, learn from past case studies, forecast future trends, and participate in dynamic group discussions.

The Fullerton FEMBA in Irvine program
The degree encompasses a total of 33-45 units of coursework. 18 - 30 units are dedicated to foundation core coursework, 12 units in general concentration courses, and the remaining three will be completed by the MBA capstone course.

MBA Core (30 units)
Acct 510	Financial Accounting (3)
Mgmt 518	Legal & Ethical Environment of Business (3)
Econ 515	Microeconomic Perspectives for Managers (3)
Mgmt 524	Seminar in Organizational Behavior & Admin. (3)
Acct 511	Seminar in Managerial Accounting (3)
Fin 517	Managerial Finance (3)
Mgmt 516	Operations Management (3)
ISDS 514	Decision Models for Business & Economics (3)
Mktg 519	Marketing Management (3)
Mgmt 515 or Econ 521	Mgmt Information in the Corporate Environment or Macroeconomic Perspectives for Mangers (3)

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*courses determined by the Mihaylo College of Business and Economics and are subject to availability.

MBA Concentration Electives: (12 units)
Students, as a Cohort, will complete 12 units or four classes of general concentration courses. The concentration consists of Mgmt 525 Seminar in Team Leadership, Mgmt 547 Comparative Management, Fin 533 Seminar in Financial Administration, and Mktg 596T Contemporary Topics in Marketing (subject to availability).

Capstone Course (3 Units)
Buad 591	Business Strategy Capstone (3)

Additional Requirements
Students, prior to admission to the program, must demonstrate proficiency in calculus, software applications, and statistics. The courses below or equivalent coursework must be completed with grades of at least a "C" (2.0)

• Math 135 Business Calculus (3 units)



• ISDS265 Intro to Information Systems & Applications (3 units)



• ISDS361A or ISDS513 Statistical Analysis (3 units)

Waiving Courses
Students with a degree in Business Administration may be eligible to waive four classes: Acct510, Mgmt524, Mgmt518, & Econ515.  Decisions about equivalency are made by the Mihaylo College of Business & Economics.  For courses to be considered equivalent coursework must be completed with grades of at least a "C" (2.0) and the students degree must be under 7 years old.  Students qualified to waive all four courses will be eligible to apply for the Fall semester.

Students with a degree in a discipline other than Business Administration or with a degree over 7 years old are not qualified to to waive any coursework. Students not qualified to waive all four courses will be eligible to apply for the Spring semester.

Terminal Requirements
To graduate, students must complete the individual written component of the Buad 591: Comprehensive Business Management group project with a grade of B or better. Students must also complete a minimum of 33 - 45 units and maintain a 3.0 minimum overall grade point average. Students who have not met the calculus and software applications requirements upon admission may need to take additional classes.

Location
CSUF Irvine Campus
7320 Trabuco Road (Sand Canyon at Trabuco)
Irvine, CA  92618
(949) 936-1600
(714) 278-3622 (advising)