I made a rational decision to attend a full time MBA program in the fall of 2007. Id been in the work force for four years, and most recently in the publishing industry. I realized that I wanted to do something else; I hadnt ultimately defined that else, but I knew I needed more and I decided to search for it in an MBA program.
I wanted to stay in the Bay Area, so I focused my MBA research on the world-class MBA programs located near San Francisco, including the University of San Francisco. I was initially attracted to the USF MBA program because of its location in one of the most progressive business environments.
The atmosphere at USF is an incubator of entrepreneurism and innovation. I was exposed to some of the most intelligent and interesting business minds in the world. The small class sizes, with its focus on leadership and group learning were key differentiators, and greatly enhanced my learning experience. Whats unique to the USF MBA experience is that the faculty and administration encourage new and innovative business ideas that will help build a better world.
I attended business school to change my career, and the USF career center was a key component for me to realize my goal. The career center provided me with a key internship during the summer between my first and second year, which ultimately led to my new career in renewable energy with SunEdison-- a global leader in providing solar services.
| % Female Students | 51% |
| % International | 29 |
| Avg. Work Exp. | 4 |
| Avg. Students' Age | 27 |
| Avg. GMAT | 600 |
| Accreditations | AACSB, |
| Established Date | -1 |
| Start Dates | May, August, |
| Avg. Programme Duration | 21 |
| Avg. Total Tuition Fees (excluding living expenses + books) | 68440 |
| Class in Corporate Governance or Business Ethics | Yes |
| Teaching Methodology | More than 50% Case Method / Less than 50% Lecture based |
| Avg. Base Salary captured for 2010 | 84000 |
| Avg. Bonus captured for 2010 | USD7000 |
| Percentage of students employed within three months in 2010 | 50% |
| School-sponsored Scholarship / Financial Aid | Yes |
| School-sponsored Scholarships based on | , Undergraduate Academic Merit, Gender Based, Work Experience, Other, GMAT Score, Demonstrated Leadership, Financial Needs Based, |
| School-sponsored Scholarships based on (other) | First generation |
| Application Deadline | January, March, May, November, |
| Min. GMAT | N/A |
| Min. TOEFL (paper) | 600 |
| Min. TOEFL (computer) | 250 |
| Accept IELTS | Yes |
| Min. IELTS | 7 |
| Min years of work experience | 2 |
| Essay | Yes |
| Interview Req. | No |
| CV References | Yes |
| Resume/CV | Yes |
| Undergrad or equivalent degree | Yes |
| Transcripts | Yes |
| Completed Application Form | Yes |
| Application Fee | USD55 |
| % Female Students | 41% |
| % International | 5 |
| Avg. Work Exp. | 6 |
| Avg. Students' Age | 29 |
| Avg. GMAT | 600 |
| Accreditations | AACSB, |
| Established Date | -1 |
| Start Dates | January, May, August, |
| Avg. Programme Duration | 28 |
| Avg. Total Tuition Fees (excluding living expenses + books) | 67000 |
| Class in Corporate Governance or Business Ethics | Yes |
| Teaching Methodology | More than 50% Case Method / Less than 50% Lecture based |
| Avg. Base Salary captured for 2010 | 70000 |
| Avg. Bonus captured for 2010 | USD7000 |
| Percentage of students employed within three months in 2010 | 0% |
| School-sponsored Scholarship / Financial Aid | Yes |
| School-sponsored Scholarships based on | , Undergraduate Academic Merit, Gender Based, Work Experience, Other, GMAT Score, Demonstrated Leadership, Financial Needs Based, |
| School-sponsored Scholarships based on (other) | First generation |
| Application Deadline | January, March, May, July, September, November, |
| Min. GMAT | N/A |
| Min. TOEFL (paper) | 600 |
| Min. TOEFL (computer) | 250 |
| Accept IELTS | Yes |
| Min. IELTS | 7 |
| Min years of work experience | 2 |
| Essay | Yes |
| Interview Req. | No |
| CV References | Yes |
| Resume/CV | Yes |
| Undergrad or equivalent degree | Yes |
| Transcripts | Yes |
| Completed Application Form | Yes |
| Application Fee | USD55 |
| % Female Students | 33% |
| % International | 3 |
| Avg. Work Exp. | 14 |
| Avg. Students' Age | 38 |
| Avg. GMAT | 530 |
| Accreditations | AACSB, |
| Established Date | 1990 |
| Start Dates | January, August, |
| Avg. Programme Duration | 18 |
| Avg. Total Tuition Fees (excluding living expenses + books) | 88500 |
| Class in Corporate Governance or Business Ethics | Yes |
| Teaching Methodology | More than 50% Case Method / Less than 50% Lecture based |
| Avg. Bonus captured for 2010 | USD0 |
| Percentage of students employed within three months in 2010 | N/A% |
| School-sponsored Scholarship / Financial Aid | No |
| School-sponsored Scholarships based on | , |
| Application Deadline | May, July, October, December, |
| Min. GMAT | N/A |
| Min. TOEFL (paper) | N/A |
| Min. TOEFL (computer) | N/A |
| Accept IELTS | No |
| Min years of work experience | 7 |
| Essay | Yes |
| Interview Req. | Yes |
| CV References | Yes |
| Resume/CV | Yes |
| Undergrad or equivalent degree | Yes |
| Transcripts | Yes |
| Completed Application Form | Yes |
| Application Fee | USD55 |