Singelyn Graduate School of Business
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MBA Program

At-A-Glance

No. 4Best MBA programs in Southern California, Best Value Schools
$125,000National average salary for new MBA graduates (2023 GMAC’s Corporate Recruiters Survey)
4MBA specialties in today’s relevant business topics

Unlock Your Potential with an MBA degree from Cal Poly Pomona

The MBA program at Cal Poly Pomona’s Singelyn Graduate School of Business is designed to propel you to new heights in the business world, providing you with the skills and knowledge to lead in today’s dynamic market. Immerse yourself in a cutting-edge curriculum crafted to meet the demands of modern businesses. From strategic management to organizational behavior, our courses prepare you for real-world challenges. As a student, you’ll join a community of like-minded professionals and influential faculty who are passionate about your success. Our extensive alumni network opens doors to unparalleled networking opportunities.

Program Overview:

  • Completion Time: Complete in as little as 2 years, at your own pace. Full-time and part-time tracks.
  • Credit units needed for degree: 34-36 credits depending on which culminating experience student chooses.
  • Number of courses: 12 courses – 8 core, 3 electives, and 1 culminating experience (comprehensive exam or business research project; 34-36 total units)
  • Class mode: Evenings, weekends, and hybrid formats to accommodate busy schedules.
  • Fast track: Students that have completed the MITx Micro Master of Science program in Supply Chain Management, Statistics and Data Science, Data, Economics & Development Policy, or Principles of Management programs may be eligible to transfer up to 9 semester units toward this degree upon meeting admissions requirements.
  • Requirements: An undergraduate degree in business is not required to pursue an MBA. For a full list of requirements visit our MBA Requirements page.

Students can choose an MBA specialty in one of 3 areas including Business Sustainability, Leading Organizational Transformation, or Strategic Marketing, or you can choose to create your own. Visit the Curriculum page

  • Operations research analyst
  • Personal financial advisor
  • Business intelligence analyst
  • Chief executive officer
  • Human resources manager
  • General and operations manager

  • Students will demonstrate oral communication skills by making effective presentations
  • Students will demonstrate written communication skills by producing clear and well organized documents
  • Students will identify problems, evaluate the evidence, undertake appropriate analyses, and reach reasoned conclusions
  • Students will demonstrate knowledge of fundamental principles in business disciplines and their integration
  • Students will identify and analyze global factors, and apply the analysis to management situations
  • Students will identify ethical issues, consider stakeholders, analyze alternatives and consequences, and choose appropriate actions