CSUMB MBA Blog

When applying for a Master's in Business Administration (MBA) program, the short-term and long-term goals essay is an essential element of your application. Effective creation of this essay requires a clear strategy, covering all the subtle nuances of a successful response.

You may consider furthering your education beyond an MBA with a doctorate degree in a business-related field. This is a big decision. Here are a few key questions to ask in order to help with the MBA to PhD decision process.

Read on to learn what skills an MBA degree provides and which MBAs are respected for their ability to teach students the skills that lead to career success.

Learn how impactful letters of recommendation should be written and how to obtain a top letter of recommendation for your online MBA program application.

MBA goals are the short-term and long-term goals you have for your career that an MBA degree will help you achieve. Learn how to decide what your MBA goals are and how to best share these goals in a winning MBA goals essay.

What exactly was on Luke’s Online MBA expectation list prior to joining the program? Luke cites three specifics he was seeking and how CSUMB’s Responsible Business Online MBA is fulfilling them.

When reviewing candidates’ work experiences, MBA admissions officials are keeping a keen eye out for professional instances of growth, discipline, and leadership. MBA officers also tend to look for the quality of an applicant’s work over the sheer quantity of the jobs and positions held.

We recently had the pleasure of talking with Armando Placheta, MBA ’21, USAF, and the recipient of CSUMB’s 2021 Outstanding MBA Student Award. Armando grew up in the Philippines, and he generously shared insights into his background, his experience in the Responsible Business Online MBA program, and his thoughts for students who follow in his footsteps.

Monterey One Water (M1W) is a public wastewater treatment provider in northern Monterey County established in 1972 in order to meet the requirements of the Federal Clean Water Act. The company is driven by its mission to turn the area’s wastewaters into safe...

Jennifer Salinas, MBA ’21 Candidate Director of Information Technology, Superior Foods International Superior Foods International (SFI) is a global supplier of fruits, vegetables and grains with offices in the US, Europe, China, and South America, and a supply base across 25 countries. The co...