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The Nazarian College MBA Program Structure
A part-time evening program that caters to the working professional. Mid-career professionals can enroll up to 1-2 courses per semester and proceed at their own pace through the program. Students have up to seven years to complete the program. To allow for the changing personal and career demands, students can take a up to two semesters off without any penalty.
The foundation, core, elective and culminating experience builds the core competency of the degree.
The part-time evening MBA program at CSUN’s David Nazarian College of Business and Economics is designed for ambitious professionals looking to advance their careers, broaden their expertise and develop leadership skills. The program integrates comprehensive business fundamentals with practical experience that prepares professionals to make a lasting impact in their industries.
AACSB accreditations means consistent quality with recognition as a top-tier business program. CEO Magazine recognized the program as a “Tier One MBA” in 2025. Other rankings:
Top 10 Best Public Graduate Schools in California, U.S. News & World Report
Sixth among the most “transformative colleges” in the nation, Money Magazine
The Nazarian College MBA curriculum is flexibile for a work-life balance. The interdisciplinary curriculum features hands-on learning and culminates with a small business consulting experience, allowing students to bridge program skills for helping community businesses.
Next Start Date:
May 31, 2026
Program duration:
2.5 years
Format:
Part-time, on campus
Network:
Recognized as “Tier One MBA,” CEO Magazine
Top 10 Best Public Graduate Schools in California, U.S. News & World Report
Sixth among the most “transformative colleges” in the nation, Money Magazine
An AACSB-accredited school
Nazarian MBA Curriculum
Prepare a strategic business, marketing or feasibility plan or similar for a client organization. CSUN Nazarian MBA teams have won first place three times.
FAQ Accordion
MBA Consulting Project (GBUS 698A) (3 units)
Consulting Services for Small Businesses
Apply What You Learned in Real-life
Core Courses (24 units)
GBUS 600 – Analysis of Contemporary Organizations (first semester)
BANA 607 – Introduction to Business Analytics
ECON 600 - Economics of Strategy
FIN 635 - Corporate Finance
Electives (6 units)
Innovative topics focused on current events and trends.
Courses in Entrepreneurship, Finance, Management, Marketing, Negotiations. Faculty research topics, such as Societal Bias in Business, Business Modeling, Financial Problems and Advanced Entrepreneurship.
How to Apply
Getting started with the CSUN Nazarian College MBA program is a simple two-step process. You’ll need to complete both the University application and the Graduate Program application before the deadline.
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Apply to California State University, Northridge
Apply to the Nazarian College MBA Program
Begin by completing the university’s online application. This establishes your eligibility to enroll as a graduate student at CSUN.
Once your university application is submitted, complete your program-specific application.
After both applications are received, the Graduate Programs team will review your materials and contact you with the next steps regarding interviews or additional documentation.
Apply to the MBA Program by May 31
Money Magazine (2020) ranks CSUN Nazarian College as one of the Best Colleges for Business Majors
