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. Flexible scheduling options exist for working professionals who want to maintain momentum in their career, 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:
Employers
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.”
Application Requirements
- Submit the online application
- Resume
- Statement of Intent
- Official transcripts from all degree-granting institutions (bachelor’s, master’s,
and/or doctoral degrees)
- Send electronically to admtranscript@chapman.edu
- Send via mail to:
Chapman University
Office of Graduate Admissions
One University Drive
Orange, CA 92866
- Contact information for 2–3 recommenders
- Interview
- International applicants will require additional materials which can be found on our How to Apply as an International Student webpage
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 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
|
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
|
Term |
Courses |
| Fall |
Competitive Advantage |
| Winter | Managerial Accounting |
| Spring | Statistics Marketing Mgmt 1 Elective |
| Summer |
Operations & Technology Mgmt |
| Fall (second year) | Finance Mgmt 2 Electives |
| Winter (second year) | 1 Elective |
| Spring (second year) |
Global Business |