in person, online, hybrid
Master of Business Administration (AACSB Accredited)
48 units
required units
Master of Business Administration (AACSB Accredited)
degree awarded
In Person, Online, Hybrid
modality
24 months | full time*
estimated completion time
Develop a critical understanding of key marketing concepts and gain analytical and evaluative skills to inform strategic marketing decision making.
Explore finance management concepts that teach you how to invest, where to obtain funds, and how capital markets work.
Explore concepts of supply chain management while learning to leverage technologies like big data, analytics, optimization, and geospatial systems.
Study the art of entrepreneurship and innovation from launching a business to startups and corporate entrepreneurship.
Develop the analytical skills to work on HR strategy, processes, and human capital needs.
Study cutting-edge scholarship on the latest in IT functions, IT consulting and development management, and working in technology-related startups.
Drucker Signature Platform: 8 units
Drucker Philosophy
Leadership Practicum
The Future Imagined
Capstone
Management Core: 16 units
Business Analytics
Corporate Finance
Operations
Organizational Behavior
Marketing
Strategy
Elective Courses: 24 units
Students must demonstrate fluency with financial accounting by the end of their first semester in the program.
Certificate and Transdisciplinary Options
In addition to earning the MBA degree, students have the option to align their coursework to earn Drucker Certificates.
University Requirements | |
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Application Fee | $80 (fee is non-refundable) |
Official Transcripts | Undergraduate/graduate Applicants must submit a sealed, official transcript from every undergraduate and graduate institution that has granted the applicant a degree. Electronic transcripts sent to admissions@cgu.edu are also accepted. For undergraduate coursework, applicants are required to submit proof of a completed bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university. Unofficial copies of transcripts are accepted for review purposes, but official copies will be required upon admission. Applicants currently earning a degree that will be completed prior to attending CGU are required to submit a transcript showing work in progress for evaluation purposes. Once the degree has been granted, a final official transcript documenting the degree conferred must be submitted to CGU. International applicants are advised to review the International Transcript Guidelines for additional information on submitting international transcripts. |
English Proficiency Exam | Required (international applicants only) A valid score on one of the following examinations TOEFL, IELTS, Pearson PTE, Duolingo English Test is required of all non-native English-speaking applicants. The examination is not required for the following applicants:
CGU’s school code for the TOEFL exam is 4053. International applicants are encouraged to visit our International Applicants page for more information, including score requirements. |
Resume | Applicants must submit an up-to-date copy of their resume. |
Program Requirements | |
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Applicant Questionnaire | For each of the questions below, please provide a separate response of no more than 100 words maximum. You will be able to upload your responses to your applicant status page following the submission of your online application. 1. What is motivating you to pursue a graduate management degree or certificate at this point in your life? 2. Describe your goals and how our program will help you reach them. 3. How do the Drucker School and Peter Drucker’s ideals align with your personal brand? 4. How might you contribute to the program? What qualities do you possess that would benefit the program and/or your fellow students? 5. What might be the biggest challenge you will face at if you enroll in this program? |
Academic Prerequisites | You must hold a U.S. equivalent bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. Flex MBA students must have a minimum of six years of full-time, professional experience or equivalent. |
Letter of Recommendation | Optional Applicants are not required to submit letters of recommendation for this program. If you do wish to provide a recommendation letter(s) to be included in your application materials, please request that your recommendation writer email their letter to the Office of Admissions at admissions@cgu.edu. Please ensure that they include your full name in their letter. |
Standardized Test Scores | GRE (optional) Standardized test scores are not required in order to apply for this program. Applicants who have taken the Graduate Record Examinations (GRE) General Test are invited to submit scores, but are not required to do so. Applicants who feel that their Grade Point Averages do not adequately represent their ability to succeed in a graduate program may find it helpful to submit GRE scores for consideration. CGU’s school code: |
Interview | Required Upon review of your application, you may be invited for an interview, which is required for admission. An admission decision will not be issued until the interview is complete. |
This program follows a rolling admissions process, with 6 start dates throughout the year. We recommend submitting your application as early as possible in order to secure a spot in the incoming class. Applications received after the deadlines will be reviewed on a space-available basis.
Start Date |
Application Deadline |
Fall Module 1 – August | August 1 |
Fall Module 2 – October | October 1 |
Spring Module 1 – January | December 1 |
Spring Module 2 – March | March 1 |
Summer Module 1 – May | May 1 |
Summer Module 2 – July | June 1 |
Program | 48 units |
Tuition per unit* | $2,020 |
*Based on 2024-2025 tuition rates.
$245 Student Fee |
$150 Technology Fee |
International Student Services Fee*: $661 fall semester, $776 spring semester **Applies to all international students (F-1 visa only) who are registered in coursework, doctoral study, or continuous registration. The fee is assessed each fall and spring semester for annual ISO accident and sickness plans and administrative fees. Subject to change. |
For estimates of room & board, books, etc., please download CGU’s Cost of Attendance 2024-2025.