California University of Management and Sciences

California University of Management and Sciences (CALUMS) is a private, nonprofit graduate institution at 1126 N. Brookhurst St., Suite 200, in Anaheim. Its current catalog lists two degrees: a Master of Business Administration (MBA) and a Master of Science in Computer Information Systems (MSCIS). The institution describes its approach as Christian-based, with management and technology studies taught through that perspective. This guide focuses on what a prospective student should check before applying: program fit, accreditation, costs, aid, professional licensing and the limits of public student feedback.

Two graduate pathways, with different course plans

The MBA combines core management study with an AI Leadership concentration, including business strategy, analytics and data visualization, AI for decision-making, and financial and marketing management. The current catalog describes a 56-quarter-unit plan for students who meet the business preparation requirements; applicants without a suitable business bachelor’s degree or sufficient background may be assigned 16 units of prerequisites, bringing the stated MBA total to 72 units. Students complete a project or comprehensive examination route. Ask the Academic Dean which plan applies to your transcript before comparing the total price.

The MSCIS covers computer information systems, networks, communications, data analysis and applied artificial intelligence. The catalog emphasizes ethical governance as well as technical and managerial skills. Both degrees are graduate programs; the current catalog and university site do not list associate or bachelor’s programs. CALUMS says instruction may be taken online or in the Anaheim classroom, but its catalog states that class sessions are held at the Anaheim campus. Confirm the schedule and delivery mode for your cohort rather than assuming every course is offered both ways.

Accreditation, state approval and career limits

CALUMS’s 2026–27 catalog says the university received Accredited Status as a Category III institution from the Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools (TRACS), effective July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2029. The same catalog says it is licensed to operate by California’s Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education (BPPE). State approval to operate and institutional accreditation are separate pieces of information, so students comparing programs should read both the current catalog and the accreditor’s record.

One disclosure deserves special attention: CALUMS says its degrees are not designed for careers requiring professional licensure and that graduates are not eligible to sit for licensure examinations in California or other states. If your goal involves a regulated occupation, confirm the credential’s recognition with the licensing authority and prospective employers before paying an application or enrollment fee. Also ask any school you may later attend to evaluate transfer credits in writing; transfer acceptance is not automatic.

Published tuition and aid options

The university’s posted tuition schedule lists $325 per quarter unit and a $70 registration fee per quarter. Its 56-unit program estimate totals $20,990, including $18,200 in tuition, $490 in registration fees, a $300 graduation fee and an estimated $2,000 for textbooks. That figure is a published estimate for a 56-unit path; it should not be treated as the total for an MBA plan that may require 72 units or for any course prerequisites, foreign transcript evaluation, exam, project or other incidental charge. The listed application and student-ID charges are $100 and $10. Request an itemized estimate for your exact degree plan before enrolling.

CALUMS states in its current catalog and consumer disclosures that it does not offer financial aid and does not participate in federal or state financial aid programs. I found no current institutional scholarship or grant offer listed in its published materials. Students should therefore plan to cover tuition and fees through their own resources or other financing; the tuition page lists an installment-payment option for eligible students with a processing fee. Ask about eligibility, payment dates, cancellation and refund terms in writing, and compare the full cost with other graduate programs.

How much can student reviews tell you?

Independent student-review coverage is thin: the major graduate-review listings surfaced little or no program-specific student feedback, so there is no dependable public consensus to summarize. Treat the lack of comments as missing evidence, not as a positive or negative rating. Before committing, ask admissions to connect you with a current student or graduate from your intended program and ask about class scheduling, advising, project or exam support, online course access and how employers have evaluated the degree.

One Anaheim campus and weekday hours

The 2026–27 catalog identifies the Anaheim campus as the location for class sessions, and California’s 2024 BPPE annual report lists no branch or satellite locations. The main office is at 1126 N. Brookhurst St., Suite 200, Anaheim, CA 92801; call 714-533-3946 or email admissions@calums.edu. The current catalog lists office hours Monday through Friday, 9 a.m.–6 p.m. No Saturday hours appear in that edition, so confirm holiday closures and appointment availability before visiting.

For next steps, use the university’s online application or request information from admissions, review the 2026–27 catalog, compare the published tuition schedule, and read its consumer disclosures before signing an enrollment agreement.