The George L. Argyros School of Business and Economics’ MBA programs prepare students to assume leadership roles in a dynamic market economy. Grounded in economic reasoning with an understanding of markets, successful graduates will gain the knowledge and skills necessary to identify and evaluate opportunities throughout the world and mobilize the resources to exploit them.
The Argyros School offers a Full-Time MBA program and a Professional MBA program for early to mid-level career professionals and an Executive MBA program for individuals with significant professional experience. Students completing any of these programs will develop an understanding of all functional areas of business, an ability to communicate persuasively, a capacity for effective economic analysis and a global perspective.
An Accelerated Five-Year Undergraduate/MBA program is also offered, along with a joint JD/MBA in conjunction with the Chapman University Fowler School of Law, a joint MBA/MFA in Film and Television Producing, in conjunction with the Dodge College of Film and Media Arts and a joint Professional MBA/Master of Science in Food Science with the Schmid College of Science and Technology.
Detailed information on MBA programs can be found in the 2019-2020 Graduate Catalog under the Argyros School of Business and Economics.
Full-Time MBA
Courses in the Full-Time MBA program generally follow a regular semester schedule with classes meeting during the day. Accelerated interterm and summer courses are also offered. The Full-Time MBA program requires completion of 50 credit hours of graduate coursework.
Professional MBA
Courses in the Professional MBA program generally meet once a week for three hours, generally in the evening for 15 weeks. Accelerated interterm and summer courses are also offered. Students may take courses at the rate they choose, offering maximum flexibility in completing their course of study. The Professional MBA program requires completion of 50 credit hours of graduate coursework.
Executive MBA
The Executive MBA program is ideal for individuals with significant professional experience. Classes for this 21-month lockstep program generally meet Thursday nights from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. and Saturday mornings from 9 a.m. to noon. Special features include residential courses in San Diego County, Washington D.C. and one international location.
Accelerated Five-Year Undergraduate/MBA Program
Chapman undergraduates in the accelerated program begin taking MBA coursework in the second semester of their senior year and can complete all requirements for the MBA within one year of completion of the bachelor’s degree. All undergraduate majors are invited to apply in the spring of their junior year. Students take most coursework together with the other MBA students who have entered the program at the same time. There is a significant focus on career preparation with hands-on assistance provided by the Argyros School Career Services.
JD/MBA Program
In conjunction with the Chapman University Fowler School of Law, the Argyros School of Business and Economics offers a joint program leading to both the JD and MBA degrees. Offered to full-time students, the program requires four years of study and acceptance to both the Chapman University Fowler School of Law and the Argyros School of Business and Economics. The JD/MBA program gives students the opportunity to obtain two highly marketable professional degrees.
MBA/MFA in Film and Television Producing Program
In conjunction with the Dodge College of Film and Media Arts, the Argyros School of Business and Economics offers a joint program leading to both an MBA degree and an MFA in Film and Television Producing degree. Offered to full-time students, the program requires three years of study and acceptance to both the Argyros School of Business and Economics and the Dodge College of Film and Media Arts. The MBA/MFA in Film and Television Producing gives students the opportunity to obtain two highly marketable professional degrees designed for individuals seeking a management or executive level position at a production company, talent agency, studio or television network.
Professional MBA/Master of Science in Food Science
In conjunction with Chapman University’s Schmid College of Science and Technology, the Argyros School of Business and Economics offers a joint program leading to both the MBA and MS in Food Science degrees. Offered to full-time and part-time students, the program requires acceptance into the Professional MBA program at the Argyros School of Business and Economics and the MS in Food Science program in the Schmid College of Science and Technology.
For further information regarding the Full-Time MBA, the Professional MBA, the Executive MBA, the Accelerated Five-Year Undergraduate/MBA, the JD/MBA, the MBA/MFA in Film and Television Producing or the Professional MBA/Master of Science in Food Science, please contact the graduate offices of the Argyros School of Business and Economics at (877) CHAP-MBA, (877) 242-7622.
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