University of San Diego

The University of San Diego (USD) School of Business Administration is committed to developing socially responsible business leaders with a global mindset through academically rigorous, relevant, and values-based education and research. Small classes and personalized attention foster a supportive environment that stresses strategic problem solving and collaborative teamwork. USD's MBA Programs equip students with the skills and mindset they need to effect positive change in the world of business, and beyond.

The San Diego MBA is nationally ranked for academic quality and student satisfaction.
•Ranked Among the Best Part-Time MBA Programs (Bloomberg BusinessWeek/Us News)
•Ranked Among the Top MBA Programs Globally for Social Impact (Aspen Institute, Beyond Grey Pinstripes)
•Ranked Among the Top Programs for Campus Environment (The Princeton Review)

The School of Business Administration degree programs have achieved the highest level of international recognition by being fully accredited by AACSB International. In addition, the School is a member of the European Foundation of Management Development (EFMD), the Latin American Council of School of Business (CLADEA), and the Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC).

If you are passionate about leading and transforming organizations in the global economy of the 21st century, the School of Business Administration would like to hear from you.

MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (MBA)

The Master of Business Administration (MBA) Program offers a broad-based, interactive curriculum focused on developing socially responsible leaders who make thoughtful decisions that impact their organization and the world at large.

The program incorporates courses in leadership development, business function core, corporate social responsibility, integrative problem solving, electives, and co-curricular enrichment into a rigorous and relevant program. Professional development is enhanced through a career development course, internships, and a consulting project that students complete in the second year of the program.

Program concentrations tailored to individual interests and study abroad opportunities are available.

INTERNATIONAL MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (IMBA)

The International Master of Business Administration (IMBA) is a full-time program educating leaders with a global orientation and skills to succeed in the international marketplace.

Program design incorporates the flexibility for numerous study abroad options: completing a Dual Degree (with partner institutions in either Germany or Mexico); enrolling in a semester exchange program; and participating in USD study abroad opportunities in countries around the world.

Students complete two international practicums (strategic consulting projects) on two different continents during the program.

Students may select a concentration by focusing electives in particular areas of expertise. Classes are kept small, promoting interactive learning.

SPECIALIZED GRADUATE DEGREE PROGRAMS

In addition to the MBA and IMBA programs, the School of Business Administration also offers a variety of innovative graduate programs which include the MS in Global Leadership (MSGL), the MS in Accountancy (MACC), the MS in Taxation (MTAX), the MS in Supply Chain Management (MS SCM), the MS in Real Estate (MSRE), and the MS in Executive Leadership (MSEL).

SAN DIEGO ON THE PACIFIC RIM

San Diego, known for its cultural diversity and mild climate, is one of the largest cities in the United States. Today, it is at the epicenter of burgeoning industries such as biotechnology, software development, and telecommunications, and is a major business center bordering Latin America and the Pacific Rim.