MBA Program Achieves Record Enrollment This Fall
The Master of Business Administration program has reason to celebrate as a new academic year begins at Cal State San Marcos.
The MBA program has achieved the highest enrollment in its history with 112 students. That’s almost double the total from last fall and two dozen more than the previous highest total, 88 in 2019.
The number is so big that, for the first time ever, the Specialized MBA (SMBA) program has been divided into two cohorts, with 28 in the afternoon and 36 in the evening. There are 48 students in the Fully Employed MBA (FEMBA) program.
The SMBA is an accelerated 12-month program offering specializations in business analytics, international business and supply chain management. It recently has been updated with courses in cutting-edge areas such as machine learning and sustainable business practices.
The FEMBA is an 18-month program designed for experienced working professionals, with classes offered outside of normal business hours and a hybrid learning format.
Leaders of the MBA program attribute the enrollment growth to multiple factors, including new features, improved student outreach and engagement, openness to all majors, and program reputation. In 2021, the College of Business Administration achieved accreditation from the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), in the process joining the top 5% of business schools in the world.
"Our MBA program is all about opening doors for people from every background and major,” said Stephen Vandereb, associate director of MBA programs. “We’re proud to offer a flexible, affordable education that really meets the needs of today’s students. With a cutting-edge curriculum, strong career support and the credibility of AACSB accreditation, we’re not just preparing our graduates for the job market — we’re equipping them to lead and make a real impact in the world.”
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