University of the PACIFIC

MBA FAQ

Costs of Attendance

What is the estimated total cost for the (16-month) program?

• Approximately $90,000 (including books, room and board and personal expenses) for the entire 16-month program.

What is the total tuition for the program?

• Currently estimated at $62,600 for the entire 16-month MBA program.
• Current tuition rates are $1,181/ unit or $3,543/ 3 unit course. The 16-month full-time MBA program is a total of 53 units.
  

What is the cost of living on campus?

• Room & Board (16 months on-campus) is currently estimated at $18,000 for the entire program.

Financial Assistance

What types of financial assistance does the University offer?

• Financial assistance is available to both Domestic & International Applicants:
  • Upon completion of the FAFSA - U.S. citizens will be reviewed for: STAFFORD; PERKINS, and private loan eligibility.
• All accepted applicants, domestic and international, will automatically be considered for merit-based Graduate Assistantships from 1/3 to 1/2 tuition discount depending on qualifications.
• In addition, all accepted applicants, domestic and international, will be considered for merit-based Scholarships ranging from $2000 to $8000 from a number of endowed scholarships.

Are there any kind of loans that international students can get? 

• International applicants can be considered for (alternative) loans provided they have a co-signer who is a U.S. citizen or permanent resident. Information about private loans is available on the Internet sites like www.internationalstudentloan.com.

What are the requirements to be considered for a scholarship/assistantship? 

• All students will be considered as part of the admission process. You will be notified of any offers and requested to complete a Merit-based Financial Acceptance Form to accept the offer.
• A complete Merit-based Financial Form will be required to officially accept the award.

Rankings and Program Facts

Where does Pacific's Eberhardt MBA program figure in the rankings and is the University accredited for its business programs?

• The Eberhardt MBA is regularly ranked in the top 294 Business Schools by sources such as the Princeton Review. In addition, the University of the the Pacific is reularly among the top 100 national universities in US News & World Report. The personalized nature of the Eberhardt School means that cohorts are kept at approximately 30 students. The Eberhardt School is AACSB accredited (www.aacsb.edu). AACSB is the world's standard for recognizing schools who meet the highest quality standards, currently less than 5% of business school programs worldwide have met this standard.

What is a typical class size?

• The maximum cohort size is 35 students which is the class size of all required courses. Most electives are usually between 10 and 20 students.

What are the typical requirements for GMAT, TOEFL and work experience to be considered for admission?

• GMAT: 500; TOEFL: 550 (pbt), 213 (cbt) 80 (ibt); work experience: 2 years preferred, but not required. Students not meeting these standards will be considered by the full MBA Admission Committee for possible admission in a holistic review of your qualifications.

What areas of speciality are available?

• Elective course areas: Entrepreneurship, Finance, Healthcare Management, Marketing, and Sport Management

How long is the Eberhardt MBA program?

• 16 months. It begins in late August with the MBA Orientation for the new cohort and ends in December of the following year. Please take a look at the sample schedule.

May I enroll in the program part-time?

• A part-time program is not currently available but is being considered.

What are the typical instructional methodologies for MBA courses?

• MBA teaching methodologies primarily consist of case studies, lectures, class discussions & external consulting projects.

What is the total number of units for the 16 months MBA?

• The total required units are 53 units.

What are the application dates for the MBA program?

• A new cohort of student is only admitted each Fall term. There are two key application dates: January15 (priority review for merit-based FA) and March 1 (on time).

Stockton and University of the Pacific Campus

Will I need an automobile? Are there alternative means of transportation?

• Stockton, like many California cities, is mostly suburban and spread over a wide area. Most students find that a car makes it much easier to get around. City buses serve the campus area regularly. You must decide if the responsibility of a vehicle is worth the convenience.

What is Stockton's climate?

• Temperatures can range from highs of 100+ degrees in the summer to as low as 30 degrees during winter. There are 184 sunny days per year with an average annual temperature of 74.6 degrees.

What makes Eberhardt MBA program different from others?

• A small cohort, easy access to faculty and team-based study add up to a very personalized, intimate learning experience.

Do you offer a PhD in business?

• The Eberhardt School of Business does not currently offer a PhD program; however, we may be able to point you in the right direction with some recommendations for your search.

For International Students

How will my international transcript be evaluated?

• International coursework must be evaluated by an outside evaluation agency such as ASCISS, WES or ECE.

My university didn't calculate a grade point average (GPA). How do I fill in that section of the application?

• You should simply put N/A (not applicable) in the box. An evaluation will be completed to determine the strength of your marks in the educational system in which you completed your coursework.

My professor cannot write in English. May I submit Letters of recommendation in my native language?

• Recommendations submitted in a language other than English are not preferred, but an attempt to translate will be made using available university personnel and resources. If we cannot provide a translation, we will recommend a for fee service.

Do you provide any transportation between Pacific and the airport?

• We typically schedule a limited number of trips to pick up international students from local airports (Sacramento, San Jose, San Francisco). Other arrangements can be made by contacting the Eberhardt MBA office in advanced.

Still have a question? Contact:

Christopher Lozano
Director of Student Recruitment
Eberhardt School of Business
University of the Pacific
3601 Pacific Avenue
Stockton, CA 95211

Toll free: 800.952.3179 or 209.946.2629
E-mail: MBA Program