Why get a FLEX MBA from CSUF?
Whether you're a recent graduate looking to strengthen your career prospects or a working professional ready to move into a new role, the FLEX MBA gives you the tools to take the next step, on a schedule that works for you. Take one course or up to four each semester, attend class one evening per week, and complete your degree in approximately two to three years depending on the pace you choose.
The FLEX MBA is designed for people early in their journey, including recent college graduates and those with around three years of work experience, who want to expand their business knowledge, sharpen their credentials and open the door to new opportunities. With fall and spring admissions, you can start when the time is right for you.
Personalize your degree with 11 concentration options designed to align with your goals and interests.
A Curriculum Built for Business Impact
The FLEX MBA curriculum combines a strong core in business fundamentals with the flexibility to specialize through your concentration. Students build essential skills in leadership, strategy, finance and analytics, then apply that knowledge to real business challenges through case studies, projects and collaborative coursework, all while maintaining the flexibility to progress at their own pace.
Accumulation, organization and interpretation of financial and quantitative data relevant to the activities of corporate business enterprises; analysis of financial reports; current regulatory reporting requirements with attention to business ethics and an understanding of global reporting issues.
Investigates the entire process of case studies and formal reports. Analyze management communication problems, apply writing strategies and deliver executive presentations.
Behavior of demand-side consumers and supply-side producers. Market structures, such as perfect competition, monopoly and oligopoly. Features of firm's organizational architecture. Game theory. Pricing strategies. Uncertainty and risk. Economics of information.
Key marketing concepts and their applications to marketing research, segmentation, selecting target markets, product development, pricing, promotion and distribution. Develops senior-level executive decision-making skills from global, ethical and socially responsible perspectives.
Build a Strong Foundation for Career Growth
An MBA can help you develop the business knowledge, leadership skills and professional credentials it takes to stand out in a competitive job market. The FLEX MBA is designed to help you do exactly that, whether you're aiming for a promotion, a career change or your first step into a business role.
Invest in Your Future
Cal State Fullerton College of Business and Economics combines a high-quality graduate education with competitive tuition, delivering exceptional value as you prepare for the next stage of your academic and professional journey.
Earn a respected graduate business degree that strengthens your qualifications, expands your expertise and supports your long-term career goals.
Admission Process
Visit the graduate admissions page for the complete application process, admission requirements and current filing deadlines. Admission is based on a holistic review of academic background, professional experience and preparation for graduate study.
Review the requirements and application steps below, then submit all required materials by the applicable deadline.
Review the admission requirements for GPA, test score, transcript and international applicant details before you start your application.
Follow the step-by-step application guide for Cal State Apply, supplemental materials and document submission instructions.
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An MBA can help you build the business knowledge, leadership skills and professional credentials employers look for, especially as competition for advancement grows. The FLEX MBA lets you earn that credential without pausing your career, pairing a flexible schedule with concentration options, faculty expertise and one of Southern California's largest business alumni networks.
Most students complete the FLEX MBA in approximately two to three years, depending on how many courses they take each semester. You can enroll in as few as one course or as many as four per semester, and courses are offered one evening per week to fit around your work schedule.
The FLEX MBA is designed for recent college graduates, early-career professionals with approximately three years of work experience, and anyone looking to build business expertise, strengthen their credentials or transition into a business-related career. It is a strong fit for working professionals who need a flexible schedule to balance school with work and life.
While the Professional MBA is designed for experienced managers and established leaders, the FLEX MBA is built for professionals earlier in their careers, including recent graduates, who want to expand their business knowledge and open the door to new opportunities.
Yes. The FLEX MBA is offered through the College of Business and Economics at Cal State Fullerton, which is accredited by AACSB International. CSUF is also the only business school in Orange County with dual AACSB accreditation in both business and accounting.
GMAT and GRE scores are not required to apply. You are welcome to submit an application with or without test scores. That said, a strong score can help strengthen your application if you do not have a quantitative background, academically or professionally.
