Business Administration (MBA)

MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

The Dr. Robert K. Jabs School of Business MBA (Jabs MBA) prepares students to reach their professional and personal goals. It provides an in-depth exploration of finance, marketing, economics, strategy and organizational leadership, integrating theory with a pragmatic application to produce graduates of both character and competence. MBA students bridge academic concepts with real-world experiences through international internship opportunities or a global business trip with faculty and peers. The Jabs MBA is designed to prepare ethical and effective leaders to create and shape organizations and to become responsible, accountable members of the local and global community.

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ABOUT THE PROGRAM

Why earn your MBA at CBU?

Learn from professionally accomplished faculty

The academically qualified MBA faculty is comprised of successful entrepreneurs, managers, consultants, researchers, authors, business owners and leaders.

Foster lifelong relationships

CBU's MBA program reflects a dynamic community where small classes provide an interactive learning experience that allows students to strengthen networking, team-building and interpersonal skills while defining their unique business visions. Supportive relationships, with faculty and fellow students, begin the first day of class and last a lifetime.

 Take practical courses

MBA classes closely model real-world working environments in which actual cases are discussed to illustrate the connections between coursework and the global workplace. By recreating the boardroom in the classroom, courses motivate students to think, react and function like managers and leaders.

Courses

Core Requirements

A foundational course for all MBA students. It is designed to ensure all MBA students have the knowledge and skills required to be successful in the MBA program. Students will be required to demonstrate competency in finance, global business, economics, organizational behavior, operations management, human resources, ethics, and law. This course will also help students bridge the scholar-practitioner divide through teaching research and critical thinking skills needed to be successful in the program. (3 units)

BUS503-A
Hove, Tad A.		01/09/2023Sa6:00 PM – 10:00 PMBUS 104
BUS503-A
Hove, Tad A.		09/04/2023Sa6:00 PM – 10:00 PMBUS
BUS503-B
Hove, Tad A.		09/04/2023Sa6:00 PM – 10:00 PMBUS
BUS503-E
Lainson, Douglas L.		09/04/2023Th6:00 PM – 10:00 PMInstructor OFFC

This course investigates the strategic implications and considerations of marketing management decisions. The course covers the formulation and implementation of effective planning for market development. Substantive and procedural aspects of marketing will also be addressed. Pre- or Co- Requisite: BUS 503. (3 units; Spring & OPS)

BUS530-E
Markley, Randy T		05/08/2023Th6:00 PM – 10:00 PMBUS
BUS530-B
Abdullozoda, Shermamat		05/08/2023Th6:00 PM – 10:00 PMBUS
BUS530-A
Abdullozoda, Shermamat		05/08/2023T6:00 PM – 10:00 PMBUS

This course surveys economic theory, techniques for recognizing and interpreting economic indicators, analyzing industries, price elasticity, and business and economic cycles that affect organizations and industries. Prerequisite: BUS 217, BUS 218, or BUS 503. (3 units)

BUS535-F
Khashadourian, Edmund		01/09/2023Th6:00 PM – 10:00 PMInstructor OFFC
BUS535-B
Khashadourian, Edmund		03/06/2023T6:00 PM – 10:00 PMBUS 253
BUS535-A
Khashadourian, Edmund		05/08/2023Th6:00 PM – 10:00 PMBUS
BUS535-A
Khashadourian, Edmund		10/30/2023Th6:00 PM – 10:00 PMBUS

The course focuses on the application and development of management decision making and problem solving skills in the financial area. Specific topics of discussion include financial statement analysis, credit and operational risk, financial planning and budgeting, asset valuation, cash flow analysis and capital budgeting, and firm valuation from a value-based management and corporate governance perspective. Pre- or Co- Requisite: BUS503 or ACC 250 (for Healthcare Administration, MA students). (3 units; Fall/Summer, & OPS)

BUS539-A
Wendee, Paul Michael		07/03/2023T6:00 PM – 10:00 PMBUS
BUS539-B
Wendee, Paul Michael		07/03/2023Th6:00 PM – 10:00 PMBUS
BUS539-E
George, Kenneth B.		10/30/2023T6:00 PM – 10:00 PMInstructor OFFC
BUS539-A
Abdullozoda, Shermamat		10/30/2023Th6:00 PM – 10:00 PMBUS
BUS539-B
Abdullozoda, Shermamat		10/30/2023T6:00 PM – 10:00 PMBUS

This course, by its very nature, is an opportunity for students to integrate and apply the summative knowledge and competencies accumulated during their MBA courses. The course is designed to assess cognitive, affective, practical and presentation skills. Students will integrate their Master’s coursework knowledge by developing an interdisciplinary final project that incorporates functional areas such as strategic management, operations, marketing, business law and regulations, finance, and HR issues. This project will encourage students to understand the internal mechanisms and structures of how firms build and sustain superior competitive positions and achieve long-run profitability. (3 units)

BUS593-A
Hove, Tad A.		03/06/2023T6:00 PM – 10:00 PMBUS 252
BUS593-E
Lainson, Douglas L.		07/03/2023T6:00 PM – 10:00 PMBUS
BUS593-B
Hove, Tad A.		07/03/2023T6:00 PM – 10:00 PMBUS
BUS593-A
Lainson, Douglas L.		07/03/2023Th6:00 PM – 10:00 PMBUS
BUS593-A
Lainson, Douglas L.		10/30/2023Th6:00 PM – 10:00 PMBUS

Students will explore the impact of supporting a strategic decision with research and analysis of data. Students will construct goals, and communicate them keeping the beginning and end in mind as it relates to future outcomes in the areas of technology, finance, manufacturing, logistics, and many other facets of the organizational environment. Students will be equipped to disseminate their vision to management and discern the impact of feedback from management. Additional software fee. Prerequisite: BUS 503. (3 units; Fall/Spring)

BUS534-E
George, Kenneth B.		01/09/2023T6:00 PM – 10:00 PMInstructor OFFC
BUS534-A
Bigley, Joel Douglas		01/09/2023T6:00 PM – 10:00 PMBUS 253
BUS534-B
Bigley, Joel Douglas		03/06/2023Th6:00 PM – 10:00 PMBUS 253

This course focuses on management perspectives, economics, finance, culture, politics, legal, and organizational issues associated with international business operations. Course materials address business strategies, enterprise management alternatives, political and economics relations, comparative national systems, and the global economy. (3 units)

BUS545-A
Bigley, Joel Douglas		01/09/2023Th6:00 PM – 10:00 PMBUS 250
BUS545-E
Wang, Victor		05/08/2023T6:00 PM – 10:00 PMBUS
BUS545-A
Hove, Tad A.		05/08/2023Th6:00 PM – 10:00 PMBUS
BUS545-A
Bigley, Joel Douglas		09/04/2023Th6:00 PM – 10:00 PMBUS

This course focuses on management perspectives, economics, finance, culture, politics, legal, and organizational issues associated with international business operations. Course materials address business strategies, enterprise management alternatives, political and economics relations, comparative national systems, and the global economy. (3 units)

BUS545-A
Bigley, Joel Douglas		01/09/2023Th6:00 PM – 10:00 PMBUS 250
BUS545-E
Wang, Victor		05/08/2023T6:00 PM – 10:00 PMBUS
BUS545-A
Hove, Tad A.		05/08/2023Th6:00 PM – 10:00 PMBUS
BUS545-A
Bigley, Joel Douglas		09/04/2023Th6:00 PM – 10:00 PMBUS

Concentration: Management

This course focuses on the relationships of individuals and groups within the organizational framework as it involves the nature, performance, and structure of organizational life. The course examines theories of organizational behavior and leadership methods with emphasis on integrating biblical principles. Pre- or Co- Requisite: BUS 503. (3 units)
This course provides a relevant and current survey of information systems in relation to the use of technology to achieve innovative business success. The course takes both a strategic and practical approach to the issues organizations face in understanding and determining the application of technical solutions and strategic planning. The course is designed to deliver the tools for the MBA student to apply immediately in their business roles outside of the university. In the course the student will participate in open discussion, group activities, and topical research and reporting. (3 units)
This course covers ethical reasoning based on biblical principles as it applies to business situations. Specific topics include the legal environment, corporate social responsibility, bribery, affirmative action, cultural diversity, dispute resolution, consumer protection, employee rights, deception, advertising ethics, product safety, environmental protection, and economic justice. The course develops an awareness of and appreciation for cultural diversity in the workplace. Prerequisite: BUS 358 or BUS 503. (3 units)

This course introduces new enterprise formation and management from the perspective of the entrepreneur or advanced-level manager. Some practical issues that are covered in detail include: market planning, business plan preparation, the opportunity recognition process, effective team building, and startup capital acquisition. The course will cover social entrepreneurship as well as corporate entrepreneurship. The course also surveys the concept of intrapreneurship of an ongoing and larger business, and offers an examination of the factors that enable an entire unit of a large organization to become more creative and dynamic. (3 units)

*Curriculum and program design subject to change.

Frequently Asked Questions

The year-round Jabs MBA and the Jabs School of Business are named in honor of Dr. Robert K. Jabs, professor emeritus. Dr. Jabs’ long-standing commitment to CBU and our students helped develop the foundation upon which the Jabs MBA is built.
The MBA program admits students two times a year—fall (August/September) and spring (January). Information regarding application deadlines for each start term can be found here.
Once an application file and interview are complete, applicants will typically be notified of a decision within 3–5 business days.
Applicants are considered for admission based on GPA, essay, résumé, interview and individual considerations. Since one number cannot completely define you, we consider the total admissions packet when making admissions decisions. Any student, regardless of the type of bachelor’s degree attained, can be admitted into the MBA program.
Yes. The Jabs MBA program is regionally accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC) and professionally accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) – the professional accreditor for teaching-focused business programs. 
The program is offered as a 12-month, 18-month or 24-month program.
The Jabs MBA is designed to accommodate the busy schedules of working professionals. All classes meet in the evening, from 6 to 10 p.m., on Tuesdays and/or Thursdays, based on the student’s rotation schedule. All business courses are conducted in our Robert K. Jabs School of Business Building on our main campus. Ample free parking is available immediately adjacent to the building.
The Jabs MBA offers four concentrations: Accounting, Business Analytics, Healthcare Administration, and Management.
No. However, the Jabs MBA program is designed for the working professional looking to advance professionally. Students from a variety of life and academic experience and backgrounds are integrated into classes to maximize networking and learning across generations, cultures, and industry specialties.
As a service to our Jabs MBA students, your graduate advisor will pre-register you for all of your courses, from your first semester through graduation, when you enter the program. This allows you to plan out your life without worrying about which course you should take next and which course will be offered in which semester.

Contact the Dr. Robert K. Jabs School of Business

8432 Magnolia Avenue
Business Building 211
Riverside, CA 92504

 

Dr. Tad Hove, Assistant Dean of Graduate Programs
Delores Washington, Administrative Assistant for the Dean of the School of Business
(951) 343-4574
calbaptist.edu/school-of-business

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We measure our success in your triumphs.

We measure our success by the impact you create locally and globally.

+1-310-320-5324

Richard Madsen
Admissions Advisor

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