Prospective Students
Which is best for you? Compare our MBA programs
| Key Program Features | |
|---|---|
| Open-format MBA | * Proceed at your own pace. * Focus your career through concentrations. * Take classes anytime, anywhere. |
| Professional MBA | * Leverage your experience (no GMAT required) * Learn with your peers. * Finish in 16 months. |
| Executive MBA | * Leverage your experience (no GMAT required). * Learn with your peers. * Finish in 12 months. |
| Key Program Differences | |
|---|---|
| Open-format MBA | Open to all college graduates from those with no experience to those with a high level of experience. Flexible scheduling and location offering accommodates students with busy schedules: take from one course at a time up to full time, either in-person or on cyber or a blend of both; pursue concentrations to gain specific knowledge in functional or contextual areas. |
| Professional MBA | For rising managers with a minimum of five years work experience and three years managerial experience; take classes in a cohort with others of similar background; mixed-mode format alternating with cyber that allows for in-class meetings on alternating Saturdays; requires an advanced commitment to complete in 16 months. |
| Executive MBA | For mid-to high-level manager with at least eight years working experience and five years of managerial experience; take classes in a cohort with others of similar background; our most cutting edge program in terms of integrated real-world design of key MBA material through live projects and career coaching; speed to completion through Saturday and Sunday alternating weekend classes; includes such benefits as books, meals, events, and international study travel; the most intensive and requires a substantial time commitment. |
| Key Program Details: | Open Format MBA | Professional MBA | Executive MBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Time to Completion | 12 months - 5 years | 16 months | 12 months |
| Location | Walnut Creek, Roseville, San Francisco, San Jose, Monterrey, Online * | Walnut Creek, Roseville, San Francisco, San Jose, Monterrey * | San Francisco |
| Use of | Fully online as option | Mixed mode, both online and traditional | Web enhanced |
| Online Learning | each class | each class | each class |
| Class Meetings | One class per week (or via cyber) | Alternating Saturdays | Alternating weekends |
| Cohort | No | Yes | Yes |
| International Trip | No | No | Yes |
| Books & Meals | No | No | Yes |
| Work Experience | No requirement | 5 years work, 3 years managerial | 8 years work, 5 years managerial |
| GMAT Requirement | Required with waivers available | Waived (Work Experience) | Waived (Work Experience) |
| References | No | Required | Required |
| Statement | Only as exception | Required | Required |
| Interview | No | Required | Required |
