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MBA Program Ranked as One of the Best in California (U.S. News & World Report, 2024)

Advance Your Career With Nazarian College’s MBA Program 

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To learn more about the Online MBA program offered by the CSUN Nazarian College of Business & Economics please fill out the form below.

Offers affordability, flexibility, and higher earning potential. Part-time evening classes for fully employed students. Earn your MBA in just two years. 

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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.

Why CSUN?

Award Winning & Affordable

Washington Monthly - Ranked #6 for Best Bang for the Buck

University HQ - Ranked the MBA program as one of the best in California
 

The Wall Street Journal - Ranked #12 for Best Public University in the Nation
 

Money Magazine - Ranked #6 for Most Transformative College in the Country

Diverse Program

The Wall Street Journal ranked CSUN the #1 most diverse college in the Western U.S. and #3 in the entire United States.

Higher Earning Potential

CSUN students graduate at higher rates and earn more as alumni than those at peer institutions

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Nazarian College Offers Value

Characteristics of Nazarian MBA Admits

Fall 2024 Student Profile

Overall GPA of 3.3

  • 47% More Than 3 Years Work Experience
  • 32% More Than 5 Years

Industry Experience

  • Accounting
  • Computer Tech
  • Construction
  • Data Analytics
  • Digital Media
  • Education
  • Healthcare
  • Human Resources
  • Management
  • Marketing
  • Music
  • Sales
  • Television
  • Other

Undergraduate Degree

  • Computer/Physical Sciences
  • Liberal Arts
  • Business
  • Other

Program Fast Facts

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: 

August 25, 2025

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.

Apply to the MBA Program by May 31 for Fall 2025

Money Magazine (2020) ranks CSUN Nazarian College as one of the Best Colleges for Business Majors

March 14 – International Application Deadline

May 31 – Application Deadline

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