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The Online Student Experience
The CSUMB Online MBA program is designed for working professionals who need flexibility without compromise. You'll complete dynamic, experiential coursework on your schedule, from anywhere, while building the credentials and real-world skills that employers value most. Our 100% online, asynchronous format means you can advance your education without pausing your career—or your life.
Through hands-on projects, business simulations, and global consulting experiences, you'll gain applicable expertise you can use immediately. And with a close-knit cohort, responsive faculty, and robust support services, you'll never feel like you're learning alone.
Lead with purpose. Advance with confidence.
CSUMB's Online MBA program prepares you to become the kind of leader today's world needs. With no GMAT requirement, 100% online flexibility, and one of the lowest tuition rates among online MBAs in California, we've removed the barriers that keep talented professionals from advancing their careers.
Accessibility is just the beginning. Through our Responsible Business framework, you'll gain the strategic skills to drive results while learning to lead with integrity, balance profit with impact, and create success that extends beyond dollar signs. Study one course at a time with faculty who are committed to your growth, in a community where goals and values go hand in hand.
Download our guide to learn more about:
- The Online MBA program
- Faculty in the CSUMB College of Business
- The online student experience
- Career outcomes
- Admission requirements
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Real-World Learning, Online Convenience
Online doesn't mean theoretical. At CSUMB, experiential learning is woven into nearly every course. You'll apply what you're learning to realistic business challenges, building skills you can use now—not someday.
Highlights of your hands-on experience:
Business Simulation Game
Run a virtual company in a simulated market competition. Conduct environmental analysis, plan business strategy, manage corporate performance, and consider the ethical implications of your decisions—all while competing against your peers.
Balanced Scorecard Project
Integrate operations, finance, human resources, and marketing into a cohesive strategic business plan using the Balanced Scorecard framework.
International Consulting Project
Partner with a community-led organization working to reduce economic disparities in developing regions. In teams, you'll help real entrepreneurs tackle challenges related to microfinance, microenterprises, and sustainable business growth. Past students have worked with small business owners in Honduras and Panama, developing solutions that uplift entire families and communities.
Learn Online, Not Alone
Online education at CSUMB means flexibility, but it doesn't mean isolation. From enrollment to graduation, you'll be fully supported by faculty, advisors, and a tight-knit cohort of peers who bring diverse perspectives and professional backgrounds to every discussion.
You'll participate in:
- Weekly check-ins to ensure you're on track and thriving
- Collaborative projects that expand your thinking and challenge assumptions
- Virtual networking events, including Social Hours with faculty and fellow students
- Peer reviews and group discussions that deepen your understanding and broaden your perspective
With classmates working across industries—from healthcare and tech to consulting and nonprofits—you'll build a professional network that lasts well beyond graduation.
Free Online Tutoring—Anytime You Need It
Success in graduate school shouldn't depend on whether you can afford extra help. That's why CSUMB provides free online tutoring to all Online MBA students through NetTutor.
What's included:
- Tutoring in English and bilingual support for English as a Second Language (ESOL) learners
- Online math tutoring available 24/7
- Writing support with 48-hour turnaround on submitted assignments
- Business-specific tutoring for key courses, including:
- BUS 601: Communications
- BUS 603: Research Methods
- BUS 604: Microeconomics
- BUS 605: Macroeconomics
- BUS 652: Finance
- BUS 681: Accounting
To learn more, connect with an admissions outreach advisor.
MBA Prep Modules: Start Strong, Stay Confident
New to graduate-level coursework? We offer self-paced academic leveling modules through Peregrine Global Services at a discounted rate of just $44 per module. Available in statistics, economics, and accounting, these modules help bridge any gaps and ensure you're MBA-ready from day one. Each module includes pre- and post-assessments so you can track your progress.
Tips for success:
- Budget 10–12 hours per module (though you may need less)
- Complete modules before the program begins, or access them anytime during your studies
For details, schedule a call with an admissions outreach advisor.
Learn more. Connect with us.
There’s so much to know about California State University, Monterey Bay’s Online MBA program that you’re bound to have questions. We’re here to help. For information and support, schedule a call with Brad or Fred. They’re knowledgeable, friendly admissions outreach advisors who’ll make sure you get all the answers.