Master of Business Administration

About PSU

Pacific States University has a long and distinguished history. Founded in 1928 as an independent private institution, it has provided a comprehensive education in the fields of business, and computer science to more than 10,000 graduates. Located in Los Angeles it offers classroom and field-based learning opportunities designed to prepare students for preparation in their professional fields of choice.

The student body, drawn from the United States and some 40 other countries, works together with a distinguished faculty, many of whom have international origins. Facilities include modern classrooms, computer laboratories with Internet access, and an extensive collection in the University Library which houses more than 15,000 volumes and subscribes to over 50 periodical, and professional journals. It provides a variety of computer services through its Internet terminals. Students have direct access to MELVYL, which is the online catalog network for the campuses of the University of California. Several other university libraries, as well as the Los Angeles Public Library, which is a major research facility make their materials available to students.

PSU programs are uniquely suited for overseas students who can complete their degrees at a pace that fits their careers and personal schedules. Classes are offered during the day, in the evenings, and on Saturdays. Many students accelerate their course work by taking advantage of the summer quarter.

As a multi-purpose professional institution all the key ingredients for student success are in its programs:

l Small classes

l Experienced and well-educated faculty

l Available computer laboratories with Internet access

l Extensive collections through the University Library

l Location in a major metropolitan area with global markets

l Stimulating study exchanges with students from a multi-cultural background

Students will enjoy Southern California's yearlong outdoor living climate, remarkable especially for its sun-drenched winters. Oceans, mountains, and deserts supply a background of endless beauty in which to work, study, and play.

A multi-cultural population lives, works, and dreams in the City of the Angels surrounded by smaller cities, suburbia, and rural California. Entertainment opportunities abound: many professional and collegiate sports teams, amusement parks like Disneyland, zoos with fabulous exhibits, a host of museums, many theaters and movie houses, symphony orchestras, opera companies and all kinds of contemporary music groups.

Accreditation and Other Approvals

PSU is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS) to award certificates, bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees. ACICS is listed as a nationally recognized accrediting agency by the United States Department of Education. The ACICS address is as follows:

Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS)
750 First Street, NE, Suite 980,
Washington, DC, 20002-4241
TEL: (202) 336-6780 FAX: (202) 842-2593
http://www.acics.org/

PSU is a member of the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). CHEA is a non-profit organization which acts as the national policy center and clearing house on accreditation for the entire higher education community throughout the U.S.A. Its main mission is to promote academic quality.

Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA)
One Dupont Circle NW, Suite 510
Washington, DC 20036
Tel: (202) 955-6126 Fax: (202) 955-6129
http://www.chea.org/

PSU is approved by the Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA), the State of California, to provide the following degree and non-degree programs: Bachelor of Business Administration; Master of Business Administration; Doctor of Business Administration; Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems; Master of Science in Computer Science; Master of Science in Information Systems; Accounting Certificate; and English as a Second Language. The DCA address is as follows:

Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA)
1625 North Market Boulevard, Suite S-308
Sacramento, CA 95834
Tel: (916) 574-8200 Fax: (916) 574-8613
http://www.dca.ca.gov/

PSU is authorized under Federal Law to enroll non-immigrant alien students (F-1).

President's Message

It is my pleasure to welcome you to Pacific States University. We are very pleased you are here. Students have been attending PSU since 1928 and more than 10,000 graduates are representing our University in Los Angles and around the globe.

Pacific States University is a unique place with a history of working with a diverse student body. Our students and faculty come from all over the world and, yet, our campus remains small and our staff is devoted to the well being of each individual. Our focus is on providing you with the best educational opportunities, to get to know your professors, and to become friends with the best and brightest young people from all over the world.

All of us at Pacific States University look forward to getting to know you personally. We are sure you will enjoy the experience upon which you are about to embark.

Mark L. Hopkins, Ed.D.
President

Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)

Program Objective

The Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) program builds upon a strong foundation established in the baccalaureate program through seminars, case studies, and applied research on advanced topics. Graduates are much in demand as their skills in strategic planning and the application of management theory identify them as having the kinds of leadership needed in the 21st Century.

MBA Curriculum

M.B.A. Required Courses (6 Courses)		24 Units
AC501	Managerial Accounting	4
BU505	Organizational Behavior	4
BU506	Managerial Decisions	4
BU508	Technology and Operations Management	4
FI500	Managerial Finance	4
MK501	Marketing	4

Major Courses (4 Courses)		16 Units
BU511	International Comparative Management	4
BU512	Asian Trade Development	4
EC512	International Economic Development	4
FI510	International Investments	4

Elective Courses (5 Courses)		20 Units
FI501A	International Finance	4
MK503	Multinational Marketing	4
FI585	Financial Institutes and Markets	4
IS505	Computer Information Systems	4

Faculty

PSU has a dedicated and experienced faculty with strong academic background and real-world experience:

l impressive academic credentials;

l real-world business expertise (working or serving as consultants for top U.S. and international companies);

l global lecturing experience;

l applied research that develops and implements innovations and theories used by industries worldwide.

HAMPART, HARRY H.

B.A., American University, Cairo;

M.B.A., University of California, Los Angeles;

D.B.A. (Honoris Causa), Pacific States University.

Present Position: Professor, Business.

HONG, BYUNG SIK

B.S., Seoul National University, Korea;

M.B.A., National University;

D.B.A., United States International University.

Present Position: D.B.A., Program Administrator; Professor, Business.

HUGGARD, NATHANIEL L.

B.A., McGill University, Canada;

M.A., University of Toronto, Canada;

Ph.D., University of Southern California.

Present Position: Professor, Social Sciences and Humanities.

RHEE, CHASE C.

B.A., Seoul National University, Korea;

M.A., Thunderbird (American) Graduate School of International Management;

D.B.A., United States International University.

Present Position: D.B.A., Program Administrator; Professor, Business.

SOMVICHIAN, KAMOL

B.A., Chulalongkorn University, Thailand;

M.A., New York University;

Ph.D., University of London, England.

Present Position: Director & Professor, College of Business.

Admissions

l Evidence of completion of three-year undergraduate credits or equivalence. Official transcripts of all undergraduate courses;

l Proof of English Language Proficiency.

l Completed application. Attach two recent 2"x2" passport size photos;

l Copy of passport.

l Email address;

l Application fee for all students (non-refundable): US$100;

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