Personalized Education. Unparalleled Attention.
At Chapman University's Argyros College of Business and Economics, we provide applicable academics for exceptional outcomes in a personalized setting. The Full-Time MBA program at Argyros will prepare you with the skills and connections to become an influential business leader and advance your career.
The program is STEM designated and offers international students the chance for an extension of two years post-completion of optional practical training (OPT) work in the United States following graduation.
Program Highlights
- Program length of 21 months and small classes/cohorts
- Specializations in 8 areas
- Career services and global alumni network
- Renowned faculty and industry experts
- Merit scholarships available
By the Numbers
- Ranked #60 Full-Time MBA Program, U.S. News & World Report
- Ranked #7 MBA Program in California, U.S. News & World Report
- Ranked #3 Private MBA Program on the West Coast, U.S. News & World Report

Our Students and Alumni
Here are just some of the employers who have hired graduates of the Argyros College of Business and Economics:
Application Requirements
- Submit the online application
- Resume
- Statement of Intent
- Official transcript from undergraduate degree granting institution
- Send electronically to admtranscript@chapman.edu
- Send via mail to:
Chapman University
Office of Graduate Admissions
One University Drive
Orange, CA 92866
- Official GMAT or GRE score (institution code 4047)
- Letter of recommendation
- Interview
- International applicants must also submit the following:
- Official TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo English Test (DET), PTE or Cambridge English Advanced Exam test score
- Please click here for more information on our international admission requirements
Class Profile
GPA: 3.4-3.9
GMAT: 600-660
Age: 23-34 years
Work Experience: 1-4 years
Women: 39%
International: 10%
Program Specializations
Students have the opportunity to personalize their programs by pursuing an area of specialization using only 3 electives. While the specialization will not be recorded on the transcript or diploma, it can be referenced on a resume. Students must meet all prerequisites in order to enroll in a course. Specialization areas are as follows:
Content Area |
Accounting |
Business Analytics |
Entertainment & Media Management |
Entrepreneurship |
Finance |
Global Business |
Marketing |
Strategic Management |
Curriculum
Curriculum includes 35 credits of core courses and 15 credits of electives.
Term |
Courses |
Fall |
Competitive Advantage |
Winter | Managerial Accounting |
Spring | Organization & Mgmt Financial Mgmt Business Analytics Elective |
Summer |
Elective |
Fall |
Global Business |
Spring | Strategic Management (capstone) 2 Electives |