Study in Southern California - Graduate Business (in English) - ISEP Direct
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
• Soak up the sun in beautiful San Marcos, California, where world-famous attractions are at your fingertips. Your weekends could consist of rollercoaster-hopping at Legoland Park, learning about the history of wave-riding at the California Surf Museum, or a safari at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park.
• CSUSM’s College of Business Administration is AACSB accredited, joining the top 5% of business schools in the world.
• Join the Global Partnership program, which brings together international and American students to connect through social activities, coffee hours, and travel opportunities. International students also get the benefit of an assigned student mentor to guide and support them throughout their experience.
• Mountains, beaches, and deserts are all within a day's drive and can be enjoyed year-round due to the region’s nearly perfect weather. Great public transportation operates throughout the region and the city, so it will be a breeze getting to your next adventure.
LIFE ABROAD
A short distance from Southern California’s best beaches, CSUSM is the place for those hoping for the quintessential “California dream” experience.
LIVE
Build friendships and explore the diverse campus culture by living in the on-campus resident hall. You will have direct access to computer labs, the library, workout facilities (including a cycling studio), swimming pools, a campfire pit, and more.
DINE
On this program, you will be enrolled in a meal plan that allows you to indulge in 19 meals per week at the on-campus cafeteria. In addition, you will receive flex money that can be used throughout the semester at various campus eateries including coffee shops, Mexican restaurants, Chinese food spots, and more.
EXPERIENCE
At CSUSM, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to connect with local students and other international students. From a monthly international coffee hour to friendly and accessible professors, you are sure to find ways to get involved and make connections.
EXPLORE
Find out why San Marcos is nicknamed the “Valley of Discovery” by partaking in one of the city’s unique shopping experiences or eating at some of the local restaurants including the famous In-And-Out Burger (for a taste of purely American cuisine) and some of the most tantalizing Mexican food you can find north of the border.
THRIVE
Access some of the many on-campus support services available to students including a conversation partner program, Health and Counseling Services, the Black Student Center, the Latinx Center, Disability Support Services, the Cross-Cultural Center, and more. Also take part in the many opportunities to get some exercise during the semester, including a free gym, Physical Education and group fitness classes, intramural sports teams, and sport clubs.
What We Love About CSUSM
We love that students are welcomed with open arms on campus and that there are tons of ways to get involved without stepping foot off the university grounds. These include opportunities like joining an improv or dance team, tapping into your competitive side by participating in one of the many sports clubs, or taking part in one of the numerous on-campus events.
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Course Description
CSUSM’s College of Business Administration is AACSB accredited, joining the top 5% of business schools in the world. The classes in the chart below represent some of the more popular classes students have taken. Additionally, CSUSM’s College of Business Administration offers great classes in operations and supply chain management, management information systems, business analytics and international business. Take advantage of their hands-on opportunities to complete real-world consulting projects for local and global companies!
Credits Earned
Students who complete the program in good standing can expect to earn 9-11 U.S. graduate credits per semester. Each course is worth 2 U.S. graduate credits and usually meets two times per week for a total of about 5 ½ hours per week. Project based courses are worth 4 graduate credits, but also meet for about 5 ½ hours per week with additional time required outside the classroom to complete the project.
Sample Classes Available:
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Business |
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Statistics for Business Decisions |
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Leadership and Business Ethics |
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Governance, Risk Management & Compliance |
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International Culture and Negotiations |
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Business Analytics |
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Managing the Sustainable Enterprise |
Academics
Other Academic Conditions
Students arrive: Mid January, Third week of August
Classes start: Third week of January, Fourth week of August
Classes end: Second week of May, Third week of December
Exams: Mid May, Mid December
The College of Business Administration offers a Specialized MBA program for those interested in pursuing an advanced business education. Each MBA option was determined by significant employer demand for graduates with s pecialized knowledge of the following areas. Available specializations include:
- Advanced Study in Business Analytics
- Advanced Study in International Business
- Advanced Study in Supply Chain Management
Students will engage in five 2-unit courses per semester. Each course is about 5 weeks, which allows students to focus on 1-2 courses at a time.
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