Cal Poly Pomona MBA Program
Fast-track your career with an MBA from Southern California’s Polytechnic Business School!
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 in CPP's master of business administration program, 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.
At-A-Glance
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 – 7 core, 4 electives, and 1 culminating experience (comprehensive exam or business research/consulting project; 34-36 total units).
Specialization: Option to choose an MBA specialty in one of 3 areas, including Business Sustainability, Leading Organizational Transformation, or Strategic Marketing, or create your own.
Class mode: Evenings, weekends, and hybrid (combination of in-person and virtual classes) formats to accommodate busy schedules.
Experiential Learning: Business consulting projects and study away/abroad opportunities.
Application Deadline
Fall
Domestic Students – July 1st
International Students – May 1st
Spring
Domestic Students – November 1st
International Students – October 1st
Admission Requirement
- Minimum GPA of 2.75, or 2.5 with significant business or leadership experience
- Resume
- One letter of recommendation
- Statement of purpose
- Writing prompt ("Recount a time when you faced a challenge, setback, or failure. How did you react to it, how did it affect you and finally, reflect on the key takeaways from the experience?” 250-300 words.)
I chose Cal Poly Pomona for its diversity and experienced professors. The hands-on learning aligns with my values as a sociologist and economist, inspiring my belief in education’s power to create positive change.Lorenzo Martinez MBA '23
