Spring 2009 Awards Banquet Award Recipients

ASBE Recent Recognition and Accomplishments

AACSB Accreditation Reaffirmed

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Welcome to the Argyros School of Business and Economics (ASBE), home of Nobel Prize Winner Vernon L. Smith. The Argyros School is one of only 568 elite institutions worldwide to be accredited by the AACSB - The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business.

Experience the Chapman Difference. Exceptional faculty committed to teaching excellence. State-of-the-art learning facilities. Low student-to-faculty ratio and small class sizes.

Graduate Programs

The Full-time MBA is a 52-53 credit program and students who choose this intense, challenging and rewarding track receive their MBA in just 16-17 months. All ten required courses are taken during the day in a consecutive, planned format and then supplemented by four elective courses which are chosen from an array of options. In addition to academics, the student will have a keen focus on career search and receive in-depth and hands-on career guidance from the Office of Career Planning & Placement.

The Flex MBA is a 51-52 credit program designed for those who want the flexibility to create your their own schedule and complete the program at your their own pace. Ideal for working professionals, each class meets one evening a week in order to accommodate both your professional goals and your busy life.

The Executive MBA is a 49-credit premier program designed for mid-career managers and executives and is a carefully structured, sequential course of study allowing you to gain your degree in just 21 months. Classes meet on Thursday nights and Saturday mornings, and team projects are frequently conducted via conference calls and the Internet in order to make the most efficient use of each student’s time.

MBA/MFA in Film Producing: Offered in partnership with the renowned Dodge College of Film and Media Arts, this unique 101 credit full-time program is perfect for students who want to develop business administration skills with a focus on business practices and careers in the film and television industry.

For those seeking an additional degree in law, we offer a joint JD/MBA program.

MBA/MS in Food Science.

Integrated Five-Year Undergraduate MBA Program: Offered to undergraduate students who have completed 75 units or more of their undergraduate coursework with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher and who have received a GMAT score of at least 580. Admitted students take nine credit hours of MBA coursework in the spring of their senior year and will have an internship opportunity between their senior year and MBA year. To apply please download an application.

Undergraduate Programs

The BS in Accounting provides an integrated business education across all the major functional areas of business, while also giving students the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in the field of accounting or in general business. This well-rounded degree offers outstanding preparation for the CPA exam.

BS in Business Administration gives students a complete picture of how contemporary organizations thrive in competitive markets. Offering case-based learning opportunities, where students solve problems by applying business concepts, The Argyros School of Business & Economics prepares students to become creative, ethical business professionals.

BA in Economics gives students expertise in microeconomic and macroeconomic analysis as well as the ability to apply their knowledge in real-world scenarios. Emphasizing communication skills and an awareness of how the American economy compares globally, this degree prepares students to enter the country’s best graduate schools or start careers in business, government or non-profit sectors.