Requirements for Graduation

Earning an MBA Degree

The Jack H. Brown College of Business and Public Administration awards the Masters of Business Administration (MBA) degree.  To earn the MBA, you must:

1. A grade point average of 3.0 ("B") in all course work taken after admission to conditionally classified or classified status, and grades of "C" (2.0) or better in all courses in the program;
2. After advancement to candidacy, students must complete ADMN 691, an experiential course integrating the MBA core, in addition to what may be required by their focus area (e.g. thesis, project or comprehensive exam);
3. Successful completion of ADMN 691 meets the culminating experience requirement and successful completion (a grade of B, 3.0, or better) in ADMN 602 meets the graduate writing requirement;
4. Students are expected to complete online MBA Business Boot Camp before the start of their second quarter, unless later completion is approved by the MBA program. Prior to enrolling in each Essential class and Advancement to Candidacy, students are required to complete the associated MBA Boot Camp module;
5. Successful completion of Foundation, Essential, and Elective/ Focus Area classes as shown in the "Degree Requirements";
6. No more than 8 quarter units of lower than 600-level course work;
7. Successful completion of ADMN 995 (MBA Portfolio) which includes preparation and submission of a portfolio of course work. The portfolio includes a reflective essay showing how the portfolio demonstrates accomplishment of essential goals for the program. Students register for this 0-unit course after advancement to candidacy, completion of 32 units of coursework, and are eligible for ADMN 691;
8. A minimum of 48 quarter units for the Professional and the Executive Options or 60 quarter units for the Traditional MBA of acceptable graduate-level work, consistent with the program plan (with a minimum GPA of 3.0);
9. At least 70% of the units for the degree completed at California State University at San Bernardino;
10. Any additional general requirements not cited above and listed in Graduate Degree Program Requirements.

A "no credit" (NC) designation will be entered on the student's transcript if he/she fails the MBA Culminating Experience course. Students who do not receive a passing grade on the first attempt must petition the college's director of graduate studies for permission to retake the culminating experience.

Students wishing to change from one option to another must reapply to the desired option, meeting all admission requirements.

Degree Requirements for the Master of Business Administration (60 units)

Cyber Security Focus (Program Code: CSEC)

Entrepreneurship Focus (Program Code: ENTP)

Finance Focus (Program Code: FINN)

Finance Focus Area requires students to successfully pass ADMN 999 Comprehensive Exam (0 unit) for graduation.  Before taking ADMN 999, students are required to finish FIN 651, FIN 653, FIN 654, and FIN 680.

Global Supply Chain Management Focus (Program Code: GSCH)

Management Focus (Program Code: MANM)

Marketing Management Focus (Program Code: MRKM)