MBA Syllabus

Program Admission Requirements

For graduate studies in Business Administration (i.e., the MBA program), a prospective student must be above the age of 22 and have an undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in any discipline from an accredited university (or from a government-approved institution, if outside the United States); a minimum of two years of work experience; and meet the university's English Proficiency Requirements. Upon application for enrollment, a prospective student must provide a notarized copy of their degree certificate, a short resume and a certified photo identification.

English Proficiency: TOEFL — 530 (paper) / IBT 71; IELTS — 6.5; PTE — 50; CEFR — B2; ACT Compass — Level 3.

Program Objective

The Master of Business Administration program's objective is to provide holders of non-business degrees, an opportunity for a career change into general management, by providing an industry responsive program relevant to both students and the future needs of employers. Students cover the areas of business administration, accounting, finance and marketing and many specialist electives.

Note that no program at Calwest is designed to lead to positions in a profession, occupation, trade, or career field requiring licensure in the State of California.

Program Description

Students must successfully complete 12 courses from the list below to be eligible to be awarded their graduate degree. The 'value' courses are compulsory and must be undertaken only via Tubeclasses at Calwest. The balance of Calwest courses in the program may be undertaken by (1) undertaking the balance courses also via Tubeclasses; (2) undertaking approved courses proctored externally; (3) obtaining credit for recognized prior learning; and (4) challenge examinations assessed internally by Calwest University professors. The course consists of 36 credit hours.

Recognised Prior Learning (MBA, CMA)

All those applicants holding the CMA designation from ICMA(ANZ) are exempt from 8 'Core' courses. They have to complete only the 4 compulsory 'Value' courses: VAL 501 — Business Ethics, VAL 502 — Global Issues, VAL 503 — Critical Thinking, VAL 504 — Philosophy.

These applicants will only be charged $1,500 on application (and a further $350 on completion).

Time Requirements

An MBA degree will be awarded upon the successful completion of 12 Courses (36 Credit points). This is expected to take 2 years (full time) and 4 years (part time) after start date.

Course List

Degree Awarded: Master of Business Administration [MBA]