The Full-Time MBA is ideal for individuals who have recently finished their undergraduate studies and are looking to establish themselves in the world of business, or for more experienced individuals who are looking to make a career transition. It is highly recommended that students in this program do not work while they are in school. Heavy emphasis is on the career campaign.

The Flex MBA is ideal for working professionals, preferably with at least two years of work experience. Classes are offered in the evening, so that students can work during the day and attend classes at night.

The Executive MBA program is primarily for working professionals with significant work experience and who are currently at a managerial or executive level.

We are accredited by The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), which is one of higher education’s most prestigious accrediting bodies. An AACSB accreditation is recognized as the highest endorsement a business school can receive, as this symbolizes a school’s commitment to academic excellence and continuous improvement. Only 555 business schools worldwide are accredited by the AACSB.

Flex MBA:
Early Action Application Deadline: October 15, 2009
Regular Admission Deadline: December 1, 2009

This applies to Flex MBA only. Full-Time and Executive MBA students are only admitted for Fall.

Full Time MBA:

Round 1 Deadline: January 27, 2010; Decision: March 17, 2010
Round 2 Deadline: March 3, 2010; Decision: April 21, 2010
Round 3 Deadline: April 14, 2010; Decision: June 2, 2010

Applications received after the above dates will be considered on a space available basis until the class fills.

Flex MBA:

Early Action Application Deadline: April 1, 2010
Regular Admission Deadline: June 1, 2010
Applications received after the above dates will be considered on a space available basis until the class fills.

Executive MBA:

Early Action Application Deadline: April 1, 2010
Regular Admission Deadline: June 1, 2010

Applications received after the above dates will be considered on a space available basis until the class fills.

Please email or call Debra Gonda at gonda@chapman.edu or 877-CHAP-MBA and give your contact information, including mailing address, email address and phone number.

We hold an on-campus evening information session once every month. For more information about these sessions and to RSVP for an upcoming session, please click here.

We strongly encourage potential applicants to visit a class to get a sense of what it is like to be in the program. To make arrangements for a visit, please contact Debra Gonda at gonda@chapman.edu or by calling 877-CHAP-MBA.

Full-Time and Flex MBA Applicants click here

Executive MBA Applicants click here

JD/MBA Applicants must apply to both the Full-Time MBA program and the School of Law

MBA/MFA in Film and Television Producing Applicants must apply to both the Full-Time MBA program and the MFA in Film and Television Producing program separately.

Integrated Five Year Undergraduate/MBA Program Applicants click here

For our Full-Time MBA program, no work experience is required. For the Flex MBA program, at least two years of work experience is desired. For the Executive MBA program, we desire that you have at least 10 years of work experience, of which at least 5 years in a managerial capacity.

The Argyros School welcomes applications from college graduates from all areas of concentration, including the humanities, the social sciences, the physical sciences, and engineering. There are no prerequisite courses that need to be completed before starting one of our MBA programs.

It does not matter to us. Please do what is most convenient for you.

It is okay for you to submit your application materials separately.

Yes the earlier you apply, the better your chances are for admission and to qualify for a scholarship grant.

Applicants for the Full-Time MBA program should refer to the application deadlines timeline for decision dates.

For the Flex MBA and Executive MBA programs, applicants from the United States, in most cases, will receive a decision letter no later than one month after they have submitted their completed application. Applicants from outside of the United States, in most cases, will receive a decision letter no later than six weeks after they have submitted their completed application.

No. Each part of the application is as important as the other parts.

The most useful recommendations are those from individuals who are able to speak with certainty about your professional and/or academic achievements and potential. It is important, for those who are currently employed, that at least one of your evaluators be someone in a position to judge your professional performance.

You have the choice of having your recommenders complete a recommendation form, which can be downloaded at /PDF/MBARecommendation.pdf or we can accept a letter from the recommender, as long as it is on the official letterhead of their business. We can also accept pdf copies of recommendations sent to us by email, to mba@chapman.edu

Only two recommendations are required and very little benefit will be derived from
submittingadditional recommendations, but you may submit a third recommendation if you choose.

Yes, one ‘Statement of Intent’ essay is required. The essay should be about 600 words and should state your reasons for wishing to attend an MBA program at Chapman University. In the essay, you should discuss your career and personal goals, and how receiving your degree from Chapman University will assist you in attaining your goals.

The best way to submit your essay is by email to mba@chapman.edu. You can also mail it to us at:

MBA Programs Offices The George L. Argyros School of Business and Economics Chapman University One University Drive Orange, CA 92866-9914

Full-Time MBA applicants: Yes. The interview should be done in person if possible, but can be done by phone otherwise.

Flex MBA applicants: No, but you may request an interview, or you may be invited to have an interview.

Executive MBA: Yes. The interview should be done in person if possible, but can be done by phone otherwise.

You can transfer up to 6 units from another AACSB-accredited program into our program. To transfer, you must apply as if you are a new applicant to the program.

The application fee is $50.

No, there is no minimum score, but the higher your score, the better your chances to be accepted into the program. In addition, scholarship grant amounts are based, in part, on your GMAT score.

For the Fall 2009 entering class, the average score for the Full-Time MBA program was a 620. For the Flex MBA program, it was a 557.

GMAT scores are valid for five years.

Information about the GMAT and how to sign up to take the test can be found at www.mba.com

The earlier you submit your entire application, including your GMAT score, the better, as this will improve your chances for admission. In particular, for the Full-Time MBA program, it is important for you to submit your GMAT score to us by the deadline of the round for which you want your application to be considered.

No, we only count your highest score, as long as you have taken the test no more than three times.

For the Fall 2009 entering class, the averages were as follows:

Full-Time MBA: 3.26 Flex MBA: 3.20 Executive MBA: 3.20

No. If your undergraduate studies were at a university/college where English was the primary language of instruction, then the TOEFL/IELTS requirement can be waived.

Yes, we require both your official transcript, in its original form, and an English translation of the transcript.

Yes. Besides the normal application materials, all international students must submit: A Chapman Financial Certification Form. An English translation of their undergraduate transcript, along with an official copy of the transcript. A copy of their undergraduate diploma.

Yes. International applicants are treated just like domestic applicants and are eligible for scholarship grants.

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is required of all U.S. citizens and permanent residents who wish to apply for federal student loans. To expedite processing federal loan applications, we recommend that you complete the FAFSA as early as you can.

Please visit the U.S. Department of Education homepage for more information on the FAFSA, or write to:

FAFSA Information Center P.O. Box 84 Washington, DC 20044 800 433-3243

All other aspects of the financial aid application process do not begin until students have been formally admitted into the program.

Full-Time MBA and Flex MBA (52-53 units to graduate):

2009-10: $1040/unit. Tuition rates for the 2010-11 academic year will be announced shortly. 

Executive MBA (49 units to graduate)

Entering Class for Fall 2010: $74,725 for entire program. This includes cost of tuition, a laptop computer including software and tech support, hotel and lodging for three residential seminars, textbooks, pre-class meals, tutors, and parking. Tuition for a particular semester is $1525/unit multiplied by the number of units being taken in that semester.

No separate application is required, and all grants are merit-based. To qualify for a scholarship, a Full-Time MBA applicant must have a score of at least 600 on the GMAT. A Flex MBA or Executive MBA applicant must have a score of at least 560 on the GMAT. 

In addition, an undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher will qualify an applicant for the maximum grant amount available for the corresponding GMAT score. Grants range in amount from $6,000 to $48,000. You are encouraged to apply early, as the scholarship dollar pool is limited, which can result in smaller grants for late applicants.

Yes.

For more information about the MBA curriculum and degree requirements, please see the Graduate Catalog.

The Executive MBA program is a 49-credit ‘premium’ lockstep, cohort program. This
carefully structured, sequential course of study allows students to gain their degree in 21
months. Classes meet on Thursday nights and Saturday mornings.

Executive MBA Schedule

For more information about the EMBA curriculum and degree requirements, please see the Graduate Catalog.

Argyros School faculty employ a variety of teaching methods, including lecture, case study, team projects, writings, problem sets, presentations, company visits, guest speakers, and other theoretical and applied teaching methods. The teaching method used in a class is the choice of the individual professor and is chosen to best facilitate learning for that subject matter.

The average class size for core classes is 30. The average class size for electives is 22.

No.

As of Fall 2009, we have 243 MBA students and 39 Executive MBA students.

The Chapman MBA Association (MBAA) governs The George L. Argyros School of Business and Economics student body, ensuring a high quality of student life, facilitating relationships between students, faculty, alumni, and the business community. Through its executive branch, in conjunction with the Chapman student body, the MBAA provides an essential infrastructure that organizes, coordinates, and funds a number of events and services designed to enrich the educational and extracurricular experiences at the The George L. Argyros School of Business and Economics.

All alumni are encouraged to join the MBA Alumni Society. This group provides numerous opportunities for alumni to stay connected to the school. Alumni also have unlimited access to the MBA Career Management Center.

Please refer to the oCPP (Office of Career Placement and Planning) website for information about the center and the services that it offers.