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Argyros College of Business and Economics

»Flexible MBA

The Flexible MBA program at Chapman University's Argyros College of Business and Economics is offered in a highly customizable format, enabling students to personalize their pathway with weekday classes at a part-time or full-time pace. Working professionals who want to maintain momentum in their career may complete the program with all evening courses, while students who prefer a more traditional path may complete the program with day or evening courses.

The program is STEM designated and offers international students the chance for an extension of two years post-completion of optional practical training (OPT) work in the United States following graduation.

Program Highlights

  • 21-28 month program
  • Fall or spring enrollment
  • Self-paced courses offered weekdays during the day or evening
  • Specializations offered in eight different areas, including finance, marketing, entertainment and more
  • Personalized class environment
  • Renowned faculty and industry experts
  • Dedicated career resources
  • Access to distinguished research centers
  • Elective global travel courses
  • Merit scholarships
  • Lifelong relationships with a vast alumni network

 

By the Numbers

  • Ranked #3 Private MBA Program on the West Coast, U.S. News & World Report
  • Ranked #7 MBA Program in California, U.S. News & World Report

Our Students and Alumni


Graduates of the Argyros College of Business and Economics find jobs or careers with the top employers in a variety of industries, including:


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Employers

Disney logoAllergan logoGoogle logoDeloitte logoBank of America logoTaco Bell logoNetflix logoCHOC Children's logoBoeing logoNorthrup Grumman logoInsight Global logoTarget logo


Michael Brazil (MBA ‘22)

“The Chapman MBA has given me the skills and resources to confidently go forward as a data center manager for Amazon Web Services. From the career services center, faculty, professors, and my cohort -- everyone has collectively made my Chapman MBA one of the utmost value.”

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Application Requirements

  • Submit the online application
  • Resume
  • Statement of Intent
  • Official transcripts from undergraduate degree granting institution
    • Send electronically to [email protected]
    • Send via mail to:
      Chapman University
      Office of Graduate Admissions
      One University Drive
      Orange, CA 92866
  • Official GMAT or GRE score (institution code 4047)
  • Letter of recommendation
  • Interview
  • International applicants must also submit the following:
    • Official TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo English Test (DET), PTE or Cambridge English Advanced Exam test score
    • Please see our FAQs for more information on international admission requirements

Class Profile

GPA: 3.0-3.5

GMAT: 530-590

Age: 26-35

Work Experience: 3-8 years

Women: 64%

International: 18%

Program Specializations

Students have the opportunity to personalize their MBA program by pursuing an area of specialization using only 3 electives. While the specialization will not be recorded on the transcript or diploma, it can be referenced on a resume.  Students must meet all prerequisites in order to enroll in a course. Specialization areas are as follows:

Specialization areas

Specialization Area

Accounting
Business Analytics
Entertainment & Media Management
Entrepreneurship
Finance
Global Business
Marketing
Strategic Management

Curriculum

Part-Time Pace

Enrollment in winter and summer sessions is optional  

Curriculum

Term

Courses

Fall Competitive Advantage
Economics 
Financial Accounting
Winter Managerial Accounting
Spring Statistics
Organization & Mgmt
Summer Operations & Technology Mgmt
Business Analytics
Fall (Second Year) Marketing Mgmt
Finance Mgmt
Winter (Second Year) Elective
Spring (Second Year) Global Business
Elective
Summer (Second Year) 2 Electives 
Fall (Third Year) Strategic Mgmt (capstone)
Elective 

Full-Time Pace

Curriculum

Term

Courses

Fall

Competitive Advantage
Economics
Financial Accounting
Organization Mgmt

Winter Managerial Accounting
Spring Statistics
Marketing Mgmt
1 Elective
Summer

Operations & Technology Mgmt
Business Analytics

Fall (second year) Finance Mgmt
2 Electives
Winter (second year) 1 Elective 
Spring (second year)

Global Business
Strategic Mgmt (capstone)
1 Elective

Scholarships

Scholarship opportunities are offered to qualified applicants in varying amounts; contact us to find out more. For additional financial aid consideration and information, please visit Financing Options.

Application Deadlines


Fall:
Early Action: March 1
Regular Deadline: June 15
Applications submitted after the deadline will be reviewed on a space-available basis.

Spring:
Early Action: October 1
Priority Deadline: December 1