Irvine Campus

The Fullerton FEMBA at Irvine - If your undergraduate degree was in Business Administration and is under 7 years old the University accepts applications for Fall starting  October 1 for the FEMBA program.

If your undergraduate degree was in a discipline other then Business Administration or your degree is over 7 years old the University accepts applications for the Spring starting August 1 for the FEMBA program.

MS in Taxation in Irvine – Students admitted year-round

The Programs

The Mihaylo College of Business and Economics offers two Master’s degree programs at the CSUF Irvine Campus, located East on Sand Canyon at Trabuco. The MBA and MS in Taxation programs are offered in their entirety at this Irvine facility.

Both programs offer unique accelerated schedules which attract working professionals from the south Orange County area.  Each program offers courses twice a week from 7-9:45 pm during the regular semester and from 6-9:45 pm in the summer.  Students who attend courses here also benefit by taking one course at a time for the entire session.  This schedule allows students to maintain a part-time status of two courses per semester, but enables them to focus on one subject area at a time.  

Course Format

MBA: Students are admitted into the FEMBA program during the fall semester and enter in a cohort. Each cohort enters and graduates together creating a strong sense of community as they progress throughout the program. All courses in the FEMBA program are offered in a lockstep format, meaning that all students take courses in the order that they are offered. Each course in the FEMBA program is broken down into 6-8 week sessions.

MS in Taxation: Students are admitted into the MS in Taxation program throughout the course of the year. Courses are scheduled around tax season to accommodate the work commitments of our students. All courses in the MS in Taxation program are offered in a lockstep format, meaning that students take courses in the order that they are offered. Each course in the MS in Taxation program is broken down into 6-8 week sessions.

Accelerated Program

MBA: The FEMBA program offers students an accelerated course schedule. Students enroll in one course at a time, but still take two courses a semester.  Academic terms include fall, spring and summer. Each course runs for six to eight weeks and enables students to maximize classroom hours while leveraging their workload. Most students complete the program in 24-30 months.

MS in Taxation: The MS in Taxation program also offers students an accelerated course schedule and features time off during the busy tax season. Academic terms include fall, spring and summer. Each course runs for six to eight weeks and enables students to maximize classroom hours while leveraging their workload.

Program Administration

All student services and administrative procedures, such as registration and payment of fees, are managed through CSUF Extended Education. Curriculum, designation of faculty, and academic advisement are managed by the College of Business and Economics.

Non-State Funded Program

The Fullerton FEMBA at Irvine is not funded by state tax revenue, therefore the tuition reflects an unsubsidized rate, similar to a private academic institution. Although program matriculation in either the Irvine or Fullerton Campus MBA is distinct from one another, the College of Business and Economics awards the same accredited MBA degree for both programs.

Tuition

Tuition for the Fullerton FEMBA at Irvine is $1446 per class plus parking and books. Students complete two classes per semester for the fall, spring and summer terms. The current annual tuition cost for six courses is $8676

Tuition for the Irvine Campus MS in Taxation program is $1500 per class. This fee includes books and access to an extensive electronic library. It is expected that students will complete five classes each academic year, taking two courses per semester, excluding a course during tax season. The current annual tuition cost is $7500.

Admissions Information

Whatever your academic and professional background, we want to be sure that you are adequately prepared for your FEMBA experience with the College of Business & Economics at Cal State Fullerton. The FEMBA program is competitive and admission into the program is based on the holistic assessment of each candidate's academic and personal/professional background.

In evaluating applications, the Admissions Committee considers not only the College's graduate programs admissions criteria, but also adheres to basic standards and policies set by the University. If you have questions, we encourage you to contact us directly at (714) 278-3622 or mba@fullerton.edu.

To apply for a graduate program in the College you must submit the following:

• Graduate Application through CSU Mentor and $55 application fee.
  Prior to submitting your documents below please submit your Graduate Application
• FEMBA Graduate Admissions Check List Sheet (domestic students only).
• MS Taxation in Irvine Graduate Admissions Check List Sheet (domestic students only).
• CBE Background Sheet and Statement of Purpose.
• Official transcripts from all higher education institutions that you attended, including documentation of your undergraduate degree. All applicants must have been in good standing at their last college attended.
• Copy of your unofficial GMAT score.
• Official GMAT scores (Graduate Management Assessment Test) sent directly to the University from ETS.
• Up to three letters of recommendation from employers or professors who are familiar with your capabilities in relation to a graduate program.
• All documents must be received by the College of Business and Economics deadline. click here

Students with an outstanding academic record are eligible to apply for our Michael A. Reagan scholarship. For more information please click here

Registration & Student Handbook

Upon admission to the program, students will receive registration information for all courses and a student information handbook from University Extended Education at Cal State Fullerton. Registration, payment of fees, and all other student services are processed through Extended Education.

Program Advising

All academic advisement is handled by the College of Business and Economics. Students do not need to come to the Fullerton campus for advising. Advising may be done over the phone, in person or by email. Once students enroll in the program a graduate advisor is assigned to them. All non-administrative issues will be handled by the student’s graduate advisor.

More Information

For more information regarding the Fullerton FEMBA at Irvine or the MS in Taxation in Irvine, please visit the College of Business and Economics website.