MBA Program

Route I: Recent Business degree graduate from CI

Applications accepted for Winter start only.

If you have graduated within one year to applying for the MBA program and have a GPA of 3.0 or above, you will receive a special invitation to the BS/BUS-to-MBA Graduate program.  Benefits of entering the MBA program through Route I is a waive of the GMAT, no professional working experience is required and no foundation courses will be required which allows you to graduate with your MBA within two years.

Routes II & III: Recent bachelor degree graduates

Applications accepted for Winter start only.

Route II, recent Business degree graduates from an accredited institution:

If you have graduated within one year to applying for the MBA program, have a Business degree from an accredited institution, and have a GPA of 3.0 or above, you may apply to the MBA program through Route II.  Benefits of entering the MBA program through Route II is a waive of the GMAT and no professional working experience is required and no foundation courses will be required which allows you to graduate with your MBA within two years.

Route III, recent bachelor degree graduates in any field from any accredited institution:

If you have graduated within one year to applying for the MBA program, have a bachelors degree in any field from an accredited institution, and have a GPA of 3.0 or above, you may apply to the MBA program through Route III.  Benefits of entering the MBA program through Route III is a waive of the GMAT requirement and no professional working experience is required.  Because your background is not in business, you may need to take up to 16 foundation course units before beginning the core of the MBA program.  This will allow you to graduate from the MBA program within 18 months.

Route IV: Working professional

Applications accepted for Winter and Fall 2014 start in Santa Barbara.

If you hold a bachelor's degree in any field from an accredited institution with a GPA of 2.75 or above and have at least two years professional work experience, you will want to apply to the MBA program through Route IV.  This route is the same application process and requirements as the Thousand Oaks MBA.  GMAT is required for all who apply to the MBA program through Route IV.

Apply to the Santa Barbara MBA Program

1.) Attend an MBA Information Session (recommended)

2.) Review the application checklist that applies to you:

• Route I Application Checklist (PDF, 108.6 KB) 

• Route II & III Application Checklist (PDF, 138.3 KB) 

• Route IV Application Checklist (PDF, 82.0 KB)

3.) Review the Fees Schedule and Deadlines (PDF, 54.2 KB)

4.) Schedule your GMAT test date (if applicable)

5.) Submit your application through CSU Mentor

6.) Submit a COMPLETE DOCUMENT PACKET to our Extended University office at:

CSU Channel Islands Extended University
Sage Hall 2109
One University Drive
Camarillo, CA 93012

Apply to the Master of Business Administration Program

1.) Attend an MBA Information Session (recommended)

2.) Review the MBA Application Checklist (PDF, 82.0 KB)

3.) Review the MBA Fees Schedule & Deadlines (PDF, 71.1 KB)

4.) Schedule your GMAT test date (if applicable)

5.) Submit your application through CSU Mentor

6.) Submit all MBA application materials to:

CSU Channel Islands Extended University
Sage Hall 2109
One University Drive
Camarillo, CA 93012

For application status, please contact  Brianne Keighley, (805) 437-3201.

International Applicants

International applicants have different criteria for admissions, please visit the International Admissions page for more information.