Founded in 1959, California Lutheran University (CLU) is part of
a 500-year-old tradition of Lutheran higher education--a
tradition that expects you to ask the big questions--and find
your own answers. CLU is dedicated to excellence at the
undergraduate and graduate levels. Our intimate size and
beautiful location create the perfect setting for lively debate,
and a learning environment that values the individual.
The CLU School of Business is a scholarly community and private
academic institution dedicated to producing graduates who are
well prepared to succeed in their personal and professional
lives--who think, communicate, lead and follow with sustained
excellence and who are guided by an active moral and ethical
awareness.
CLU is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Senior
Colleges of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges
(WASC).
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
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The Cal Lutheran MBA program is stimulating, rigorous and
ethically insightful. Professionals and managers in business,
education, government, and religious and service organizations
obtain skills for innovative and responsible leadership.
MBA students may work toward an MBA in a general track or they
may choose to earn an MBA with a specialization in one of the
following areas:
- Entrepreneurship
- Finance
- International Business
- IT Management
- Management and Organizational Behavior
- Marketing
Leaders in today's global marketplace require skills to meet the
demands of increased competition, rapidly evolving technology and
workplace diversity. The Cal Lutheran MBA program prepares
students to be innovative and responsible leaders who can:
- Analyze and evaluate business conditions
- Respond effectively to economic challenges
- Continually apply learning skills
- Manage personnel with fair standards
- Utilize ethical criteria for decision making
- Advance their careers or transition to new ones
Faculty and student interaction fosters teamwork and
collaborative learning. Small class size facilitates
communication among faculty and students from various industries
and backgrounds. Professionals gain a broad business perspective.
To enhance individual learning, students engage in independent
projects and study.
Post-MBA Certificates
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CLU's Post-MBA Certificate Series enables those with MBAs to
further distinguish themselves in the work force and advance
their career opportunities by continuing to broaden their
knowledge base. Individuals who have already earned their MBA,
MPPA or a similar advanced degree can earn a certificate in one
of CLU's MBA professional tracks by completing a set of four
targeted courses.
Professional tracks include:
- Finance
- IT Management
- Management & Organizational Behavior
- Marketing
With departmental consent, candidates may design
interdisciplinary programs to meet their individual needs. The
Post-MBA program is tailored to the working professional and a
certificate of mastery can be completed in 1 year by attending
class 1 evening per week.
The Post-MBA Certificate series program:
- Is offered exclusively to individuals who already hold an MBA
or similar graduate-level degrees.
- Can be completed in 1 year by going to class 1 night per
week, or by taking 2 years to complete the 4 courses. Courses are
offered year-round (4, 11-week terms per year) giving certificate
candidates flexibility to balance the demands of career and
personal commitments with the pace of the program.
- Is tailored to the working professional. Classes are held in
the evening and, in some cases, on Saturdays.
- Candidates have the option of designing an interdisciplinary
program to meet their individual needs, e.g. international
business or small business/entrepreneurship.
- Allows professionals to continue graduate-level study at a
significantly discounted rate: 40% less than the regular MBA
tuition.
