A Dominican University of California MBA focuses on the strategic management techniques, negotiation skills, networking, team-building expertise, and effective communication that every professional needs to succeed.
Led by Dominican’s talented and experienced faculty, this comprehensive business program is complemented by dynamic classroom discussion and real-world international experiential learning that prepares graduates to lead in the workplace of tomorrow.
MBA Program Highlights
- Earn your MBA in 12-24 months.
- $12,000 scholarships available for MBA students. (Scholarship amount subject to change. Contact the Office of Graduate Admissions for more information.)
- Flexible format: Tuesdays, Thursdays, and every other Saturday.
- MBA curriculum encompasses a variety of fields, including accounting, finance, marketing, operations plus other specialized topics.
- Take advantage of our extensive global network of alumni, corporate, educational, and government contacts.
- Strategic management Capstone course that integrates all coursework into a major project.
| Application Deadlines | Tuition Rate Per Unit | Number of Units | Format and Length |
| Fall: July 1 Spring: Dec. 1 | $1,177 View Tuition and Financial Aid for details. | 36 Units | Hybrid (Tuesdays, Thursdays, and every other Saturday) One-year and two-year track options |
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MBA Admissions and Financial Aid
A degree from a private university like Dominican University of California is more accessible than you might think.
A Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent from a regionally accredited institution of higher education is required to apply to our graduate programs. GMAT and GRE Not Required.
- Completed Application — Apply now!
- Official Transcript(s)
Official transcript of coursework from each college or university attended (undergraduate and graduate). Find complete instructions on how to submit your transcripts to Dominican here. - Resume
- Statement of Purpose/Intent
A one-page essay describing professional and/or personal goals and reasons for obtaining the above graduate degree - One Letter of Recommendation or Interview With The Dean
Letter of recommendation: Academic or professional, on letterhead. - Prerequisite Requirements
- 3 units of Microeconomics
- 3 units of Macroeconomics
- 3 units of Statistics/Quantitative Methods.
- Students who do not meet these prerequisites are required to successfully complete BSB’s tutorials in Quantitative Methods and/or Economics during their first semester of study.
- International Applicants
International candidates must meet additional admissions requirements.
Dominican has a rolling admissions policy, which means we evaluate applications as they are received and will continue to evaluate applications until we’ve filled all the slots for our incoming class. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
If an application deadline falls on a weekend and/or holiday, applications will be accepted through the end of the next business day.
| Fall Priority Deadline | July 1 |
| Spring Deadline | December 1 |
Learn about tuition per unit, additional fees and total tuition.
We'll show you how a Dominican education is more affordable than you might think with support from financial aid, scholarships and loans. The Barowsky School of Business offers scholarships for graduate students.
MBA Concentrations
The MBA with concentration in Business Analytics prepares students to efficiently communicate and analyze business data to streamline decision-making processes. This concentration offers a mix of state of the art tools and techniques used in business analytics to solve key business problems. Graduates of this concentration would be equipped with a deep understanding of topics such as data security, programming for data analysis, data visualization, and database management.
The MBA with concentration in Global Business equips students with managerial, leadership and entrepreneurial skills necessary to succeed in the competitive global marketplace. Students will learn how to navigate across various geographic regions, conduct international risk assessment and turn institutional voids into business opportunities, formulate strategies and business models in foreign markets, and gain cross-cultural intelligence.
The Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a concentration in Finance is a program that equips students with skills in finance. The goal of this concentration is to develop graduates who are skilled in financial management.
The Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a concentration in Marketing is a program that equips students with skills in marketing. The goal of this concentration is to develop graduates who are skilled in marketing management.
MBA Program Format
Students can either pursue a one-year or two-year program. We accept applications for both fall and spring starts.
One-year MBA students will take two courses over a seven-week (two-month) period.
- Meet Tuesdays, Thursdays, and every other Saturday.
Two-year MBA students take one course over a seven-week (two-month) period.
- Meet Tuesdays or Thursdays and every other Saturday.
International Programs
The Online Master of Business Administration (OMBA) for China program is a one-year, 36-unit, intensive program available exclusively for working professionals in China who are interested in acquiring business and management skills from a U.S. university. All courses are online and delivered in Mandarin. The goal of the OMBA for China program is to develop Chinese graduates who can make sound managerial decisions and responsibly lead their organizations.
The program consists of 12 three-unit courses with an optional Silicon Valley Immersion course. Classes are asynchronous with synchronous faculty office hours.
Program Highlights
- Earn your MBA in just one year.
- Learn social responsibility, sustainability, and ethical decision-making as a change leader.
- Business professionals will gain a competitive edge by incorporating effective leadership and management practices in organizations.
- Gain a global perspective and solve real-world business problems by generating data-driven strategies in the global marketplace.
- Take advantage of an optional experiential learning course that exposes students to the Silicon Valley innovation ecosystem and culture. Visit companies and lectures from successful leaders working at the forefront of technological innovation.
MBA Career Paths
MBA students will acquire general management knowledge in various areas of business, including the following:
- Marketing
- Human Resource Management
- Operations and Supply Chain Management
- Finance
- Management Consulting
Graduates will be prepared for a broad range of careers from consultants and entrepreneurs to business managers, executives, and leaders.
OMBA for China Core Requirements
(all courses are delivered online in Mandarin)
- Accounting for Decision Making
- Marketing Management for Value Creation
- Global Supply Chain and Sustainable Operations
- Strategic Leadership for Organizational Performance
- Global Business Environment
- Managerial Finance
- Business Analytics
- Executive Business Communication
- Organizational Behavior
- Data Security, Ethics, and Risk Management
- Managerial Economics
- Strategic Management
Please contact Sarah Shi at shice@gaodun.com
The Online Master of Business Administration for Latin America is a one-year intensive program for working professionals in Latin America who are interested in acquiring business and management skills from a United States university. The goal of the Online MBA for Latin America is to develop graduates who can make sound managerial decisions and responsibly lead their organizations.
Program Highlights
- Earn your MBA in just one year.
- Learn social responsibility, sustainability, and ethical decision-making as a change leader.
- Business professionals will gain a competitive edge by incorporating effective leadership and management practices in organizations.
- Gain a global perspective and solve real-world business problems by generating data-driven strategies in the global marketplace.
- Take advantage of an optional experiential learning course that exposes students to the Silicon Valley innovation ecosystem and culture. Visit companies and lectures from successful leaders working at the forefront of technological innovation.
MBA Career Paths
MBA students will acquire general management knowledge in various areas of business, including the following:
- Marketing
- Human Resource Management
- Operations and Supply Chain Management
- Finance
- Management Consulting
Graduates will be prepared for a broad range of careers from consultants and entrepreneurs to business managers, executives, and leaders.
Course Requirements
- Organizational Behavior
- Executive Business Communication
- Accounting for Decision Making
- Managerial Finance
- Marketing Management for Value Creation
- Strategic Leadership for Organizational Performance
- Data Security, Ethics, and Risk Management
- Global Supply Chain and Sustainable Operations
- Managerial Economics
- Business Analytics
- Global Business Environment
- Strategic Management
- Optional - Silicon Valley Immersion
Please contact Admision@dominican-mba.com with any questions.
MBA Career Paths
Gain the theoretical knowledge and practical skills to launch or advance your business career.
Dominican MBA students will acquire general management knowledge in several functional areas of business, including:
- Marketing
- Human Resource Management
- Operations and Supply Chain Management
- Finance
- Management Consulting
Depending on their concentrations, students will also acquire knowledge in specialized areas such as:
- Global Business
- Business Analytics
Graduates will be prepared for a broad range of careers from consultants and entrepreneurs to business managers and leaders.
The Barowsky School of Business (BSB) partners with local Bay Area companies to assist in finding experiential learning opportunities for students and job placement upon graduation. Students work closely with the BSB Graduate Career Services to prepare them for career success during school and beyond graduation. Our services include individualized one-on-one coaching and professional development events.
MBA Course Descriptions
MBA students take the following core requirements:
- Accounting for Decision Making
- Marketing Management for Value Creation
- Global Supply Chain and Sustainable Operations
- Strategic Leadership for Organizational Performance
- Global Business Environment
- Managerial Finance
- Business Analytics and Marketing Research
- Executive Business Communication
- Organizational Behavior
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