Academics
The Peter F. Drucker and Masatoshi Ito Graduate School of Management operates a distinctive MBA program in general management, which 鈥渆mbeds both business and social values into its curriculum.鈥 The school鈥檚 鈥渦nique management philosophy鈥 is largely inspired by the eponymous Peter F. Drucker, a pioneer writer and thinker in the field of management theory and practice. Particularly interesting is the school鈥檚 Drucker-inspired concept of 鈥渕anagement as a liberal art,鈥 which 鈥済ives students the opportunity to gain insights into management from various perspectives.鈥 In addition to 鈥渃lasses that focus on leadership, sustainability, organizational development, and effective management,鈥 every student must 鈥渢ake a class solely based on Drucker 鈥檚 philosophies as a core requirement.鈥 Of particular note, the Drucker MBA focuses on 鈥渄eveloping ethical leaders,鈥 with class materials constantly emphasizing 鈥渢he importance of social responsibility in business.鈥
Drucker offers a number of graduate-level business degrees, including an MA in Arts Management as well as three options for the MBA: a full-time MBA in the day, a fully employed MBA for working professionals, and an executive MBA in the evenings and weekends. Students in all three programs have access to intensive overseas courses, offered during semester breaks, as well as semester-long exchange programs. While students are not required to complete an internship, 鈥淭here are plenty of opportunities for students to get access to various companies through the many extracurricular clubs offered like the Entrepreneur & Venture Capital Club that visits businesses and entrepreneurs in Southern California.鈥 Most Drucker instructors are 鈥渆xcellent teachers,鈥 who are 鈥渧ery talented [and] well trained in their fields.鈥 While most have PhDs in business, the program is not overly academic; 鈥渕aterial feels very up to date and applicable.鈥 While some students would like to see more academic rigor, they also appreciate the school鈥檚 鈥済ood reputation鈥 as a member of the Claremont Consortium of Colleges, which includes such well-known institutions as Pomona College and Claremont McKenna.
A 鈥渂outique鈥 school with intimate class sizes, Drucker students benefit from 鈥渟mall classes and extremely close and personal interaction with professors.鈥 In addition to office hours, 鈥渋t鈥檚 not uncommon to be invited to lunch or coffee with a professor.鈥 When it comes to participating in this management-focused school, students are not let down: 鈥淭he MBA Administration at Claremont Graduate University is amazing,鈥 consistently demonstrating accessibility, as well as 鈥渁 willingness to accommodate the various needs of students.鈥 Despite incorporating a number of distinct degree programs, 鈥渢here is a very good culture of communication between the administration, professors and students.鈥