THE DRUCKER MBA
The Drucker School of Management MBA infuses Peter Drucker’s pioneering legacy into the curriculum to enhance the future of ethical business leadership. The MBA integrates liberal arts, technology and humanity to prepare students to lead in a complex world. Situated within the Claremont Colleges, the Drucker School offers an unmatched educational journey, emphasizing purpose-driven leadership, human-centered management and flexibility as core principles. The Drucker School is more than an institution; it's an incubator for those who aspire to lead with integrity, innovate with purpose and influence the world positively, following in the footsteps of Peter Drucker.
THE DRUCKER MBA OPTIONS
Flex MBA The part-time Drucker Flex MBA is designed for full-time working professionals with at least six years of professional work experience. With a primarily hybrid core, the program allows for flexible customization with a mix of online and in-person elective options, adapting to individual career goals. Small class sizes with renowned faculty foster robust discussion and peer learning, resulting in the development of adaptive leadership skills with a global focus.
FULL-TIME MBA
Prepare for the future of business with the STEM-designated MBA in Management Sciences. The full-time MBA integrates comprehensive humanistic business principles with analytical and quantitative concepts, preparing leaders to excel in today’s competitive business world. With no work experience requirement, the Drucker MBA prepares driven, early-career professionals to jumpstart their careers. Students can earn up to three certificates as part of their degree and enjoy access to classes and resources across the Claremont Colleges.
ONLINE MBA
The Drucker Online MBA is designed for professionals seeking career advancement while also balancing their personal pursuits without sacrificing our purpose-driven and human-centric approach to management. This program balances peer-to-peer learning with convenience; coursework is offered 50% asynchronously and 50% synchronously. Synchronous class time creates space for robust transdisciplinary discussions and building valuable relationships with colleagues. The liberal arts foundation and transdisciplinary approach foster critical thinking and creativity, equipping students with a broad perspective and versatile problem-solving skills.
SOAR
What comes after success? The SOAR program offers a transformative experience with world-class instructors invested in your personal growth. The program is designed to provide accomplished people in mid-life the time, space, community and curriculum to create the next phase in their lives – one that inspires them, enables them to have an impact and supports a sense of purpose beyond what they have already achieved. Three on-campus workshops are held each year in Spring, Fall and Winter.
AND MORE ...
The Drucker School also offers specialized degrees in arts management, finance and leadership as well as numerous dual-degree options with programs across Claremont Graduate University. With a dual degree, you can earn two degrees simultaneously and create a customized path to pursue professional goals, such as an MBA paired with a Master’s in Public Health or an M.S. in Information Systems and Technology. Nearly half of all current MBA students are seeking a second degree.
NAME OF INSTITUTION
Claremont Graduate University
NAME OF BUSINESS SCHOOL OR PROGRAM
Peter F. Drucker and Masatoshi Ito
Graduate School of Management
BUSINESS SCHOOL DEAN
David Sprott, PhD
YEAR INSTITUTION WAS FOUNDED
1925
YEAR BUSINESS SCHOOL OR PROGRAM WAS STARTED
1971
TOTAL MBA ENROLLMENT
117 MBA students
MBA PLATFORMS OFFERED
Flex MBA, Online MBA, Full-Time MBA (STEM), MA in Arts Management, MS in Finance, MA in Leadership and MA in Management
MBA AREAS OF EMPHASIS OFFERED
Entrepreneurship, Finance, HR Management, IT Management, Leadership, Marketing, Strategy and Supply Chain
LENGTH OF PROGRAMS
MBAs: 21-36 months
Specialized Masters: 9-16 months
SOAR: 3 months
PROGRAM CAMPUS OPTIONS
Claremont, CA and/or online
PROGRAM ACCREDITATIONS
• AACSB *
• WASC
*Excluding MA in Arts Management and SOAR
TOTAL COST OF MBA
Costs vary due to length of program; over 80% of applicants receive some CGU fellowship support
REQUIRED TESTING
GMAT/GRE required* for MBA in Management Sciences
*GMAT/GRE waivers issued based on admissions criteria.
No GMAT/GRE requirement for Flex MBA or Online MBA.
UPCOMING INFORMATION SESSIONS
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APPLICATIONDEADLINES
Flex MBA:
• Fall Mod 1: August 15
• Fall Mod 2: October 1
• Summer Mod 1: May 1
• Summer Mod 2: June 1
• Spring Mod 1: December 1
• Spring Mod 2: March 1
MBA (FT or PT), MA in Management, MA in Leadership, PhD in Management:
• Summer: May 1
• Fall Round 3: April 1
• Fall Round 4: June 1
• Fall Final Deadline: August 1
MS in Finance and MA in Arts Management:
• Spring Final Deadline: January 1
• Fall Final Deadline: August 1
PROGRAM CONTACT INFORMATION
Michael Mirabella
Director of Recruitment
michael.mirabella@cgu.edu
909.607.9049
