Lucas Graduate School of Business – San Jose State University - Early Career MBA

San Jose State University Early Career MBA Program Structure

The San Jose State University full-time MBA at Lucas Graduate School of Business—better known as the Early Career MBA—offers evening and Saturday classes at the San Jose State University main campus, with a cohort structure designed to optimize learning. The College of Business offers general MBA programs. The full-time MBA is offered once a year starting in the fall with classes beginning in late August and spans 21-24 months. The part-time track takes students 33-36 months to complete. The Accelerated full-time MBA is a fast-paced program with two-three courses per session with six-eight weeks of courses per class. The program is offered once a year starting in fall and spans 12 months.

Curriculum

The San Jose State University full-time/Early Career MBA curriculum consists of 42 semester credit units containing 11 core courses and four electives. The core courses are often prerequisites to electives, and include Business Communications, Managing in the Global Economy, Developing and Managing People, Financial and Managerial Accounting, Marketing Management, Law and Ethics, Managerial Decision Analysis, Silicon Valley Experience, Financial Management, Operations and Supply Chain Management and Strategic Thinking.

Students must take a minimum of four classes (12 units) of elective coursework. Elective courses are offered in the following disciplines: Accounting, Finance, Marketing, Organizational Development, Global Business Development, Entrepreneurship and Venture Development, Information Systems and Operations Management.

Students are encouraged to participate in an international semester, studying with partnering schools during the summer term.

Careers

In conjunction with San Jose State University’s Career Center, the Lucas Graduate School of Business has its own Career Consultant who works directly with MBA students to provide career advice and help with the job search. Office hours, workshops, and other activities are provided to students by the Lucas Career Consultant.

The Career Center has a wide range of services from resume writing and interview counseling to career fairs and expos that bring employers to campus. The services are offered continuously throughout the academic year.

Tuition, Scholarships, and Financial Aid

The total cost of tuition for the San Jose State University full-time MBA is $34,346  for California residents and $50,978 for out-of-state students.

The total cost of tuition for the Accelerated MBA program is $25,072 for in-state residents and $41,704 for out-of-state residents.

Conventional MBA students may be considered for State University Grants, Graduate Professional Business Grants, and Federal Direct Stafford Loans. If additional funds are needed, students may apply for the Graduate Plus Loan based on credit rating.

Accelerated MBA students may be considered for Federal Direct Stafford Loans. If additional funds are needed, students may apply for the Graduate Plus Loan based on credit rating.

Admissions

Applicants to the MBA programs must have completed a Baccalaureate degree or recognized qualifications equivalent to a degree. Students must have maintained a GPA of at least 3.0 to apply.

To apply to the San Jose State University full-time MBA program, applicants must submit a completed application form and current résumé. Students must also have earned a B or higher in their macroeconomics, microeconomics or business statistics class—and the class must have been completed within the last seven years.

Letters of recommendation are optional but may be requested for some applicants. The school also requires applicants to submit a personal statement. Official GMAT score or GRE scores must also be sent in by applicants, along with a $55 application fee. Non-native English speaking students must provide either TOEFL or IELTS test scores to prove English fluency.

• The Early Career MBA program admits once per year.

  CSU application (Fall admission only)
  Application open October 1 – May 1
  Document deadline May 20

San Jose State Full-Time MBA/Early Career MBA FAQ’s

How has the university responded to the current pandemic?

Many on-campus operations are still happening however some classes are virtual.

What graduate programs are offered within the SJSU College of Business?

Other than the MBA students may achieve an MS in Accounting, Taxation or Transportation Management.

Is the MBA program open to international students at SJSU?

Yes, international students are welcome to apply.

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