Claremont Graduate University
A member of the Claremont Colleges
Claremont, CA
U.S.A
April 2015
CALIFORNIA – “The Golden State”
CALIFORNIA – “The Golden State”
Points of Interest: Distance from Claremont
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34.5 miles (54 km) to Downtown
Los Angeles
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28 miles (45 km) to Disneyland
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237 miles (3.5 hours) to Las
Vegas, NV (driving)
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120 miles (2 hours) to San Diego
, CA & Mexico (driving)
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77 miles to Palm Springs, CA
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43 miles (68 km) to Newport
Beach, CA (great for surfing)
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50 miles to Los Angeles Intl.
Airport
The City of Claremont – Founded 1887
“City of Trees & Ph.D’s”
The City of Claremont: Facts and figures
• 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”
The Claremont Colleges
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Claremont Colleges Rankings
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
Claremont Graduate University (CGU)
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Founded in 1925
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Over 2,000 students enrolled
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Over 55 countries represented across programs
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About 51% of graduate students are women
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World-class faculty
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Interdisciplinary approach to learning
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Intimate research intensive learning environment
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Nation’s only school dedicated entirely to graduate students
CGU Programs & Estimated Costs
Program
Units
Duration
ANNUAL cost of Tuition
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 &
Technology
36
1.5 years
$43,032
Fall/Spring/Summer
MPH (Community & Global
Health)
48
2 years
$43,032
Fall
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
CGU Schools & Academic Programs
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
CGU Schools & Academic Programs
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).
CGU Schools & Academic Programs
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
Data Science & Analytics
Health Informatics
IT Strategy & Innovation
GIS
CGU Schools & Academic Programs
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
Epidemiology
Leadership &
Management
Applied Biostatistics
Health Informatics
CGU Entrance Requirements
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 IELTS 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).
CGU Application Process
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Application Form (MPH applicants must submit applications through SOPHAS)
Application Fee $80.00 (non-refundable)
Official Transcripts from every institution previously attended
GRE or GMAT score
– GMAT (GMAC code DZK-QS-02)
– GRE (code is 4053)
Coordinate with
Resume or CV
university for specific
Two (2) letters of recommendation
program(s) admission
Personal Statement (3-5 pages)
requirements
TOEFL or IELTS score (International students)
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
Placement & Career Services
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Internships, job search and professional development
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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 for International Students
International Place
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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.
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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!
Questions?
Claremont Graduate University
Office of University
Admissions
April 2015