The M.B.A. program supports students career advancement by preparing them for positions of leadership in an increasingly diverse and globally competitive economy. The program is centered on the rigorous knowledge of the basic functional areas of business, an appreciation of management challenges in a global context, and opportunities to develop students interpersonal and executive leadership skills. It also enables students to deepen and broaden their knowledge and skills through elective courses in an area of concentration. The program offers a range of formats to cater to the needs of full and part time students and students seeking an executive style MBA.<br><br>There is a strong growth in opportunities for management careers in both the general and the functional areas represented in the program's concentrations. The MBA program prepares graduates with strong foundation in general management knowledge and skills and gives them an extra edge in concentration areas that are growing in demand. Among the strong careers for those with MBA include Financial Manager, Health Services Manager, High-End Management Consultant, Human Resources Manager, Investment Banker, Investment Fund Manager, Marketing Manager, Marketing Researcher, Sales Manager, Operations and Supply Chain Manager, and Upper Management and Executive Leadership. The growing career opportunities for Finance, Marketing, HR, Operations, and Strategy validate the strength and the value of the Cal State East Bay MBA program.