For experienced working professionals looking to earn a Master’s in Business Administration at a time and place that works for them, University of La Verne’s MBA for Experienced Professionals degree is an excellent fit. The program is tailored to those with at least three years of experience who want to take the next step toward leadership positions in their careers.
To provide maximum convenience and flexibility, the program is offered online and is also available in hybrid format at several of our campus locations throughout California, including La Verne, Bakersfield, Burbank, Irvine, Ontario, and Santa Clarita, as well as at Vandenberg Space Force Base and Naval Base Ventura County.
The program helps students learn relevant skills and apply them in their workplace. Students gain solid communication, teamwork, and leadership skills from faculty with diverse business backgrounds. Students also learn problem-solving techniques and gain a strategic understanding of the functional and operational areas of business.
In class, students put these skills to the test, giving them practical experience for their careers. Students graduate with the ability to utilize information technology, allocate financial resources, design an effective organization, improve productivity, craft a strategic plan, and communicate effectively.
The program offers eleven concentrations so students can receive a graduate education tailored to their field, including: accounting, finance, human resource management, information technology, international business, management and leadership, organizational development, nonprofit management, marketing, supply chain management, and health services management.
The University of La Verne’s Online MBA program was ranked top five in California by Fortune, and among the best in the country by U.S. News & World Report.
In addition to the MBA for Experienced Professionals, University of La Verne also offers a standard MBA for students who are earlier in their careers.
Learn more at business.laverne.edu/mbax.
Name of Institution
University of La Verne
Name of Business School or Program
College of Business and Public Management
Business School Dean
Emmeline de Pillis, Ph.D.
Dean and Professor of Management
Year Institution was Founded
1891
Year Business School or Program was Started
1992
Total MBA enrollment (all platforms offered)
393
MBA Platforms Offered
Full-Time, Part-Time, Evenings and Weekends, Online, On-Campus, and Off-Campus
MBA Areas of Emphasis Offered
- Accounting
- Finance
- Information Technology
- International Business
- Management and Leadership
- Marketing
- Supply Chain Management
- Health Services Management
Length of Programs
18 – 36 months
Program Campus Options
La Verne, Bakersfield, Burbank, Santa Clarita, Irvine, Ontario, Online, Vandenberg Space Force Base, Naval Base Ventura County
Program Accreditations
WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC)
Rankings
#4 in California for Best Online MBA Programs in 2022, Fortune Education
Total Cost of MBA
$910 per unit for 2021-22 academic year
Required Testing
GMAT and GRE are recommended
but not required
Upcoming Information Sessions
Visit laverne.edu/mba/mbax to learn more about the program and attend a virtual information session.
Application Deadlines
Rolling application deadlines with Fall 1&2, Spring 1&2, and Summer start terms.
Program Contact Information
Call (909) 448-4444 or email [email protected] to contact an admissions representative.
