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Online MBA

Master of Business Administration (AACSB Accredited)

Empower Change, Drive Success.

At the Drucker School of Management, our Online MBA is crafted around Peter Drucker’s management principles, tailored for the modern professional seeking advancement without compromising personal commitments. This program not only emphasizes human centered management and personal growth within a liberal arts framework but also champions Drucker’s commitment to societal impact and building a functioning society. With a blend of live, interactive sessions, and asynchronous coursework it equips students with the leadership skills necessary to navigate and influence today’s diverse and dynamic professional environments.

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Program Benefits

A core element of the MBA is the Drucker Signature Platform which equips you for leadership in any profession. Ideal for those seeking career progression, it blends critical thinking with a human-centric focus.

The Drucker Signature Platform includes:

  • Drucker Philosophy focuses on the key principles of Peter F. Drucker, from leading self, organizations, and businesses to the broader functioning of society itself.
  • The Practice of Leadership presents leadership as a skill to be developed through field work and reflective assignments.
  • The Future Imagined provides you with tools to envision a new and better future through innovation.
  • Capstone puts your education into practice by applying modes of analysis into a frame of societal impact.

Program Highlights

  • Personalized Experience: Benefit from small class sizes, ensuring individual attention and tailored mentorship to meet your career goals.
  • Flexible Schedule: Coursework is half asynchronous allowing you to take classes on your own time, and half synchronous assuring discussion and engagement among faculty and peers is emphasized. Students also have access to in-person classes on the beautiful Claremont Graduate University campus.
  • Transdisciplinary Approach: A liberal arts foundation and transdisciplinary approach equips students with a broad perspective and versatile problem-solving skills.
  • Rich Diversity & Inclusion: We pride ourselves on cultivating a vibrant community that spans traditional dimensions of diversity and embraces a wide array of professional backgrounds and aspirations, fostering an environment where every learner can thrive. Description
  • Lifetime Career Coaching: Our  Career & Professional Development Office will help you develop a personalized plan and provides ongoing support for Drucker alumni.
  • Learn at Your Own Pace: Complete the degree in as little as 24-months with the option to speed up or slow down when your work or personal commitments change.
  • Explore Your Passions: Earn multiple certificates on the way to your degree, take classes outside of the department, or even add a dual degree.
  • AACSB Accredited: All Drucker MBA programs are AACSB accredited– the highest standard for business education.

Career Paths

Graduates of our MBA programs are equipped to lead in a variety of industries, from global corporations to non-profit organizations and public service roles. We emphasize not just career advancement but also the ability to effect meaningful change, preparing you for success in diverse professional settings and societal contributions.

The Career & Professional Development Office is dedicated to your success, offering personalized coaching, goal setting, and comprehensive career preparation strategies. Through this tailored support, students are guided to create effective career plans, ensuring they are well-prepared to achieve their professional objectives.

Ideal Candidates

Our Online MBA program is designed for:

  • Early career and experienced professionals with at least two years of professional work experience.
  • Professionals possessing a commitment to diversity, collaboration, teamwork, and a passion for learning and viewing challenges from perspectives that differ from their own.
  • People who are ready to take the next step in their careers.
  • Those with a U.S. equivalent bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.

Program At-a-glance

  • 48 units

    required units

  • Master of Business Administration (AACSB Accredited)

    degree awarded

  • Online

    modality

  • Spring, Summer, Fall

    program start

  • 24 months | part time* | full time*

    estimated completion time

Areas of Concentration

  • Leadership (certificate)

    Focus on improving organizational effectiveness through the better management of people and systems. Available to more experienced students only.

Curriculum

The Online MBA program integrates Peter Drucker’s management philosophies with industry desired business skills, preparing leaders for today’s challenges. Elective courses, making up half of the curriculum, offer the flexibility to deepen your expertise in areas that align with your career aspirations.

In addition to online courses, students have the opportunity to take in-person campus on the Claremont Graduate University Campus.

Degree Requirements

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

Other Requirements

Students must demonstrate fluency in 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.

Application Guidelines

University Requirements
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:

  • Citizens or permanent residents of countries where English is the sole official language of instruction, e.g., Australia, Bahamas, Barbados, Canada (except Quebec), England, Ghana, Ireland, Jamaica, Kenya, New Zealand, Nigeria, Scotland, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Trinidad, Tobago, Uganda, and Wales (see the CGU Bulletin for a complete list of accepted countries).
  • Applicants who hold an undergraduate or advanced degree, or will have earned such a degree prior to enrolling at CGU, from an institution in the US or in countries where English is the sole official language of instruction (see above).
  • Applicants who have successfully completed an academic English pre-master’s or intensive graduate bridge program from a nationally recognized, regionally accredited four-year college or university in the United States in the last two years, with submitted evidence of successful completion, and subject to curriculum approval.
  • CGU allows for an English proficiency waiver if the applicant has received, or will receive prior to enrollment at CGU, an undergraduate or advanced degree from an institution where English is one of the primary languages of instruction for the majority of courses in the student’s program. To receive the waiver, documentation must be provided by the applicant to show that English is the language of instruction at their university/college.

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
Statement of Purpose

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. 2-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)

For applicants applying to begin in a 2024 term, standardized test scores are not required 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:
ETS (GRE and TOEFL) 4053

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.

Key Dates & Deadlines

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

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Cost & Aid

Tuition and Fees

ESTIMATED TUITION (CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS, NON-RESIDENTS, INTERNATIONAL)
Program 48 units
Tuition per unit* $2,020

*Based on 2024-2025 tuition rates.

STUDENT FEES (PER SEMESTER)

$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.

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