Master of Business Administration

Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)

Program Description

The Master of Business Administration (MBA) program equips students with advanced skills to become effective business leaders in an AI-driven global environment. The program develops critical thinking and analytical abilities through both quantitative and qualitative methods while integrating artificial intelligence applications. Students master AI business strategies, data analytics, and visualization techniques alongside traditional business competencies. The program incorporates ethical, social, technological, and Christian value-based considerations into decision-making processes, preparing students to leverage AI for competitive advantage while maintaining ethical leadership standards. Upon graduation, graduates are expected to pursue managerial and leadership roles across various business sectors, as classified by the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) codes 11-1011, 11-1021, 13-1111, 15-2031, 15-2051, and 25-1011.

MBA Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of the Master of Business Administration (MBA) program will be able to:

1. Synthesize advanced theoretical frameworks and multidisciplinary business knowledge to evaluate complex organizational challenges in dynamic global environments.
2. Evaluate business problems using quantitative and qualitative methodologies to formulate strategic decisions that incorporate ethical, social, technological, global, and Christian value-based considerations relevant to modern business environments.
3. Design leadership approaches that foster organizational innovation, manage change effectively, and cultivate inclusive and high-performing teams across diverse business contexts.
4. Evaluate artificial intelligence applications and technologies to create strategic business value, addressing organizational challenges while ensuring ethical implementation, data governance, and regulatory compliance.
5. Analyze complex datasets to extract actionable insights, driving evidence-based decisions and identifying new business opportunities in the AI landscape.

Classification of Instruction Program

CIP Code: 52.1301          Title: Management Science, General

Program Course Requirements

Students for the Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) program must provide proof that they have completed a bachelor’s degree in a business-related area such as business administration, economics, or international business from a recognized post-secondary institution of higher learning. Those who have not completed their bachelor’s degrees in a business-related area will be required to enroll and complete the program prerequisite courses as determined and approved by the Academic Dean.

Prerequisite Courses (4 courses)

Students who completed their bachelor’s degrees in a non-business field or students with insufficient background in accounting, economics, and business management are required to complete up to four (4) prerequisite courses. Some prerequisite courses may be waived or taken in combination with another course with the Academic Dean’s approval. 

Major Courses (7 courses)

Concentration-AI Leadership  Courses (4 courses)

Elective Courses

1. For those completing the program with a Project (MS611), students may choose among the major courses of other master programs to complete eight (8) quarter units as elective courses, subject to the approval of the Academic Dean.
2. For those completing the program with a Comprehensive Exam, students may choose among the major courses of other master programs to complete twelve (12) quarter units as elective courses, subject to the approval of the Academic Dean.

Choose any one (1) course below:

Graduation Requirements

The MBA degree is conferred upon satisfactory completion of the required quarter units shown below. A minimum grade point average of 3.0 is required.

Up to 16 quarter units (4 courses) of coursework can be accepted for transfer credit from another institution. At least 24 quarter units (6 courses) must be completed in residency at the California University of Management andSciences. Deviations and substitutions for the requirements must be approved by the Academic Dean prior to the start of classes.