Cla Clarem remon ont G t Gradua uate U te Univ niversity ersity A member of the Claremont Colleges Claremont, CA U.S.A April 2015
CALI CALIFOR FORNIA NIA – “The Golden State”
CALI CALIFOR FORNIA NIA – “The Golden State”
Poi oints ts of of In Inter teres est: t: D Dis ista tance ce fr from om Cla Clarem remon ont t • 34.5 miles (54 km) to Downtown Los Angeles • 28 miles (45 km) to Disneyland • 237 miles (3.5 hours) to Las Vegas, NV (driving) • 120 miles (2 hours) to San Diego , CA & Mexico (driving) • 77 miles to Palm Springs, CA • 43 miles (68 km) to Newport Beach, CA (great for surfing) • 50 miles to Los Angeles Intl. Airport
Th The City e City o of C f Cla larem remon ont t – Fou ounded ded 18 1887 87 “ Cit City of y of T Trees & rees & Ph.D’s”
Th The City e City o of C f Cla larem remon ont: F t: Fact cts a s and d fig figures ures • Population: 35,000 (Census 2014) • Founded : April 1887 • Climate: Annual average temperature of (63 degrees F) • Walking distance to downtown Claremont Village Best Places to Live in the U.S “Top 100, Claremont ranked #5 by CNN/Money Magazine”
Th The Cla e Clarem remon ont Co t Coll lleg eges es 1887 1925 1926 1925 1997 1946 1955 1963
Cla Clarem remon ont Co t Coll lleg eges es Ra Rankings nkings Claremont Colleges (5 C’s) 2015 US News & World Report National Liberal Arts Colleges rankings: • Pomona College: #5 • Claremont McKenna College: #8 • Harvey Mudd College: #15 • Scripps College: #24 • Pitzer College: #35 Claremont Graduate University 2015 US News & World Report Graduate School rankings: • Drucker School of Management: #87 • Institute of Mathematical Sciences: #73 *Financial Engineering is Ranked Top 25 schools from QuantNet *Princeton Review named the Drucker School a top 15 program in general management *Entrepreneur Magazine and Princeton Review ranked the Drucker School in the top 20 for sustainable business' education
Cla Clarem remon ont G t Gradua uate U te Univ niversity (C ersity (CGU) U) • Founded in 1925 • Over 2,000 students enrolled • Over 55 countries represented across programs • About 51% of graduate students are women • World-class faculty • Interdisciplinary approach to learning • Intimate research intensive learning environment • Nation’s only school dedicated entirely to graduate students
CG CGU P U Prog ograms & E ams & Esti stima mated Cos ted Costs ts Duration ANNUAL cost of Tuition Program Units Intake Dates (based on 2015-16 rates) MS Financial Engineering 48 1.5 years $57,376 Fall MBA 60 2 years $53,790 Fall/Spring/Summer MS Information Systems & 36 1.5 years $43,032 Fall/Spring/Summer Technology MPH (Community & Global 48 2 years $43,032 Fall Health) MBA/MPH dual degree 96 3 years $57,376 Fall/Spring/Summer MBA/MSIS dual degree 84 2.5 years $60,000 Fall/Spring/Summer
CG CGU S U Sch choo ools & ls & Aca cademic demic Pr Prog ograms ams FINANCIAL ENGINEERING Drucker School of Management • Multidisciplinary field with a dual focus on financial management and applied mathematics • Average GMAT score: 650 | Average GPA : 3.5 to 4.0 • Average starting salary for domestic jobs: $60,000 • Fellowships (scholarships) available (merit based) Requirements: • Multivariate Calculus and Linear Algebra (B or better) • Recommended proficiency: C, C++, Java, Matlab, VB Careers: Hedge funds, financial analyst, asset management, corporate finance, risk management
CG CGU S U Sch choo ools & ls & Aca cademic demic Pr Prog ograms ams MASTER in BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Drucker School of Management (Peter F. Drucker) • Focus on socially responsible and ethical business practices • Drucker School views management as a human enterprise • Drucker Students come from diverse backgrounds and have high levels of academic achievement 6 Concentrations: Finance Marketing Leadership Strategy Global Management IT Management International Study Abroad Programs: Intensive coursework abroad and Semester long exchange programs with one of our partner schools (Japan, Switzerland, Netherlands).
CG CGU S U Sch choo ools & ls & Aca cademic demic Pr Prog ograms ams Information Systems and Technology Center for Information Systems and Technology • BIG DATA Analytics & GIS (Global Information Systems) • Students learn technical and managerial skills • Offer 5 research laboratories • Average GPA: 3.2 and above • Dual degree: MSIS and MBA (84 units) 5 Concentrations: Cybersecurity & Networking Health Informatics GIS Data Science & Analytics IT Strategy & Innovation
CG CGU S U Sch choo ools & ls & Aca cademic demic Pr Prog ograms ams Master of Public Health Community and Global Health • Prepare professionals to play leadership roles in promoting global public health • Curriculum: Internship, Capstone, Directed Research • Average GPA: 3.29 • Applicant's Average GRE Score : – 292 (combined), 146 Verbal, 146 Quantitative • Dual degree: MBA and MPH (96 units) Concentrations: Health Promotion Education & Evaluation Applied Biostatistics Epidemiology Leadership & Health Informatics Management
CG CGU E U Entr tran ance ce Req equirem uiremen ents ts TOEFL or IELTS scores are required of all applicants whose native language is not English and who do not hold an undergraduate or advanced degree from an institution, in the U.S. or abroad, where English is the language of instruction. Scores must be sent to CGU directly by the testing agency . Scores older than two years are not accepted. • A minimum TOEFL score of 85 iBT is required, with required section minimums of no less than: – Writing 22, Speaking 17, Reading 20, Listening 17 • A minimum IELT S score of 6.5 is necessary for admission. Admitted students who score at or below 100 iBT on the TOEFL , or below 7.5 on the IELTS, will be required to enroll in the in the Foundations in Graduate Writing and Presenting (FGWP) course or the Graduate Writing Course (GWC).
CG CGU A U App ppli lica cation tion Pr Process ocess 1. Application Form ( MPH applicants must submit applications through SOPHAS ) 2. Application Fee $80.00 (non-refundable) 3. Official Transcripts from every institution previously attended 4. GRE or GMAT score – GMAT (GMAC code DZK-QS-02) – GRE (code is 4053) Coordinate with 5. Resume or CV university for specific 6. Two (2) letters of recommendation program(s) admission 7. Personal Statement (3-5 pages) requirements 8. TOEFL or IELTS score (International students) 9. Interview – FE and MBA (phone, skype, or in person) *Financial Engineering : Multivariate Calculus and Linear Algebra required (B or better) * MPH : Applicants must have combined GRE score of 297 or MCAT score of at least 28
Pla lacem cemen ent & Ca t & Caree reer Ser r Services vices • Internships , job search and professional development • In most cases , international students are required by the U.S. government to take internships for credit as part of their practical training. Internships can be non-credit or taken as a field study which can apply towards the elective requirements.
Resources fo esources for In r Interna ternation tional al Stud tuden ents ts International Place • International Place (also known as I-Place ) offers international students assistance with housing, banking, health and accident insurance, students services, transportation, shopping, drivers licenses, and social security numbers, as well as general information about Claremont. • I-Place is the international student office of The Claremont Colleges, serving all seven of The Colleges as a center for cultural exchange and international educational programming , as well as a resource center for international students and scholars. Whether you are a visa student, hold U.S. citizenship, permanent residency, have lived abroad, or simply want to meet people from around the world, we invite you to International Place and hope you will become a part of our international community!
Qu Questions? estions? Claremont Graduate University Office of University Admissions April 2015
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