Program Overview
The Master of Business Administration at San Francisco State University is a MBA programme in Business & Management over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of business & management. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Master of Business Administration programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: USD 5,697 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 5,325 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
- Location: San Francisco, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Master of Business Administration programme are prepared for diverse careers in business & management:
- Business Analyst
- Management Consultant
- Product Manager
- Strategy Analyst
- Operations Manager
- Entrepreneur
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Decision Sciences/Operations Research
- Ethics and Compliance
- Finance
- Healthcare Administration
- Hospitality and Tourism Management (HTM)
- Information Systems
- Global Business and Innovation
- Leadership
- Marketing
- Nonprofit and Social Enterprise Leadership
- Social Innovation
- MBA Concentration in Sustainable Business
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
- Earned a bachelor\'s degree with a minimum of GPA 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) in last 60 units (or 3.0 GPA in all undergraduate work)
- Complete the CSU Mentor application
- Submit all college transcripts
- Take the GMAT exam (average GMAT score 570, minimum AWA 4.5)
- A TOEFL, IELTS, or PTE score that meets the College of Business minimum
- Resume
- Personal Statement
- Two Letters of Recommendation
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 5,697 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 5,325 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 5,697 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 5,325 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact San Francisco State University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About San Francisco State University
San Francisco State University
San Francisco, United States
San Francisco State University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2015-10-17
- Start Date 2018-01-19
- Language English
- Duration 12 months