Whether you are an aspiring entrepreneur or seasoned leader, our faculty and industry leaders are committed to helping you turn your ambition into action. Our top-ranked MBA programs and robust specialty master's programs instill the essential leadership skills you need to develop sustainable practices, make savvy decisions and build lasting connections within the 21st-century business community. And, you will have opportunities to develop international business acumen that can be applied anywhere in the world your career may take you.

Imagine flying to Shanghai and helping a renowned brand such as Callaway Golf Company identify growth opportunities. Or, envision advising one of the rulers of Dubai's companies, and then meeting the Sheikh himself. At the University of San Diego's Knauss School of Business, you will have many real-world opportunities to practice conducting business locally and globally while you earn your MBA degree, from advising startups here in San Diego to working with organizations outside U.S. borders.

Whether your goal is to start your own business or simply become more business-savvy, electives allow you to tailor your studies to your specific areas of interest. Feeling exceedingly ambitious? Eligible students can participate in our dual degree programs to earn another master's degree while pursuing their MBA.

The choice is yours to learn with our full-time MBA, evening part-time MBA or hybrid MBA programs, the latter of which offer flexible schedules for working professionals. Throughout your journey, you will have access to award-winning MBA faculty and career services professionals who are here to help you market yourself.

Full-Time MBA Class Profile

The information below pertains to the Fall 2020 Full-Time MBA cohort.

Cohort Size	30
Average Age	29
Average GPA	3.3
Middle GMAT Range	510-690
Female Students	33%
International Students	30%

Evening Part-Time MBA Class Profile

The information below pertains to the Fall 2019 Evening Part-Time MBA cohort.

New Students	33
Average Age	29
Average GPA	3.3
Average GMAT	578
Female Students	40%
Post Undergraduate Work Experience	6.5 years

Application Deadlines

Fall: Full-time MBA and Evening Part-Time MBA

November 1
January 15
March 1
May 1

Spring: Hybrid MBA only

October 1
December 1

Program Start Dates

MBA: August 2022

Hybrid MBA: January 2022

Students are required to be on campus

Application Requirements

USD Graduate Application including $125 application fee
Professional resume: Must demonstrate a minimum of two years of professional work experience
Two letters of recommendation: Recommendation forms will be sent directly through your online application
Official transcripts: Required from all post-secondary universities attended. They can be emailed (directly from the university) to grads@sandiego.edu or mailed to the address below:

Office of Graduate Admissions
University of San Diego
5998 Alcala Park
San Diego, CA 92110

GMAT/GRE/MBAMath: An official GMAT score report (school code 29B-Q2-68) or GRE score report (school code 4849). Or submit transcripts from MBAMath (mbamath.com). See FAQs for more information.

International Applicants

For students : official TOEFL score of 92 iBT or higher (code 4849) or IELTS score of 7.0 or higher (if applicable)
If you earned a degree from an institution outside of the United States, you are required to (also called a foreign credential evaluation) of the transcripts from the university where you earned your undergraduate (bachelor's degree). The evaluation must be ordered from one of the following services:

World Education Services, Inc. (WES)

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If admitted to the MBA program, international students must to the Office of Graduate Admissions in order to obtain their Form I-20. Once admitted, you will receive instructions via email from the Office of Graduate Admissions on how to submit this documentation. For questions about the I-20 or visa process, please email grads@sandiego.edu.

Full-time MBA Tuition

Estimated Cost Breakdown Per Year

Estimated Fees

Parking: $750 ($375 per year)
Student Fees: $140 ($70 per year)
Health Service Fee: $680 ($340 per year) - not including health insurance
Textbooks and Supplies: $2,772
Estimated Room & Board: $13,293 (Off-Campus, shared housing, one year)
Transportation: $2,466
International Student Orientation Program

Scholarship Opportunities

Dean's Merit Scholarships:
Graduate Assistantships:
Study Abroad Scholarships
Outside private scholarships: Students are encouraged to apply to additional scholarship opportunities. Our partner Prodigy Finance helps students through affordable loans. They offer both loans and scholarships.
Prospanica Scholarship: This award is dedicated to students with Hispanic/Latino heritage or students with a demonstrated commitment to the Hispanic community. Students also need to have a minimum grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (or the equivalent) from either a bachelor's or master's degree.
Diversity Scholarships: