Claremont Graduate University

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1 Claremont Graduate University A member of the Claremont Colleges Claremont, CA U.S.A August 2015

2 EduCo CGU Partnership

3 EduCo Global Team Global Agent Support Australia Melbourne Perth Sydney SE Asia Philippines Indonesia Vietnam Malaysia Thailand North Asia China Taiwan Korea India and Subcontinent Pakistan India Sri Lanka Bangladesh Nepal North America Vancouver Boston Minneapolis/ St Paul Lincoln Los Angeles Latin America and Europe Mexico Brazil Colombia Slovakia Turkey

4 CALIFORNIA The Golden State

5 CALIFORNIA The Golden State

6 Points of Interest: Distance from Claremont 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 77 miles to Palm Springs, CA 43 miles (68 km) to Newport Beach, CA (great for surfing) 50 miles to Los Angeles Intl. Airport

7 The City of Claremont Founded 1887 City of Trees & Ph.D s

8 The City of Claremont 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

9 Claremont Graduate University Rankings 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

10 Claremont Graduate University (CGU) Founded in 1925 Over 2,000 students enrolled Over 55 countries represented across programs About 51% of graduate students are women 28 Academic Programs, 9 Joint Programs World-class faculty Interdisciplinary approach to learning Intimate learning environment Nation s only school dedicated entirely to graduate students

11 CGU Schools & Academic Programs FINANCIAL ENGINEERING Drucker School of Management (Peter F. Drucker) Multidisciplinary field with a dual focus on financial management and applied mathematics Average GMAT score: 650 Average GPA: 3.5 to 4.0 Number of students: 22 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

12 CGU Schools & Academic Programs MASTER in BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (MBA) Drucker School of Management (Peter F. Drucker) Focus on socially responsible and ethical business practices Average GMAT: 633 Average GPA: 3.32 Total number of students: 40 Average work experience: 3 years Average age: 27 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).

13 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 option: MSIS and MBA (84 units) 5 Concentrations: Cybersecurity & Networking Health Informatics GIS Data Science & Analytics IT Strategy & Innovation

14 CGU Application Process 1. Application Form 2. NO Application Fee(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) 5. Resume or CV 6. Two (2) letters of recommendation 7. Personal Statement 8. TOEFL or IELTS score (International students) 9. Interview FE and MBA (phone, skype, or in person) Coordinate with Kimberly Johnson for specific program(s) admission requirements

15 English Requirements & Pathways at CGU

16 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.

17 Placement & Career Services Internships, job search and professional development Graduates have secured employment with the following companies:

18 Employer Connections, Continued 1. Google Barbara Usher, an executive at Google and alum of the MS and PhD Information Systems and Technology program, and co-teaches a course (The Art of Science of Computational Skills for Industry) in the MSIST program 2. ESRI, the world s leading supplier of geographic information system (GIS) software, has multiple partnerships with CGU s MSIST and MBA programs; CGU students attend conferences and visit ESRI campuses in nearby Redland; number of students have received internships, some have matriculated into full time employment 3. MBA program Office of Professional Development builds employer relationships based on student s interests Forwards resumes to employers for specific positions -this can range from Operations, Marketing, Finance across multiple industries, all dependent on where students want to go: examples of employer internships include NBC Universal, Disney, Paramount, and HTC (Taiwan)

19 CGU Programs & Estimated Costs Program Units Duration ANNUAL cost of Tuition (based on rates) ANNUAL cost of Tuition With Educo scholarship Intake Dates MS Financial Engineering years $43,032 $28,032 for 1 st year $15k for second year Fall/Spring/Summer MBA 60 2 years $53,790 $46,290 Fall/Spring/Summer MS Information Systems & Technology years $43,032 $28,032 for 1 st year $15k for second year Fall/Spring/Summer

20 Resources for International Students 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 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!

21 Questions? Claremont Graduate University Office of University Admissions September 2015 Kimberly Johnson