Overview

Key features

The Business Administration MBA program offered at San Francisco State University prepares students for responsible positions in a rapidly changing world; to develop an attitude of intellectual curiosity; to foster an interest in continuous learning throughout life; and to apply business skills to all types of endeavors.

Program Learning Outcomes

Functional and enterprise knowledge – Each student will demonstrate competence in each of the major business disciplines as well as an understanding of:

The enterprise as a whole.

The interrelationships of the disciplines within a strategic business framework.

Emerging knowledge in business disciplines, technologies, and markets.

Ethical, global and social awareness – Each student will be aware of ethical, global and social issues surrounding key business decisions, act responsibly and:

Identify, articulate and disseminate the core organizational values.

Evaluate the ethical, global and social issues of each business option for every stakeholder group.

Make business decisions consistent with stakeholder needs and organizational values.

Problem-solving and critical thinking skills – Each student will demonstrate effective use of the following skills in business situations:

Master qualitative and quantitative techniques to gather and analyze relevant data and derive appropriate conclusions.

Exhibit critical thinking and analytical ability in solving problems within and across organizations.

Apply current and emerging business knowledge and technology to make strategic decisions in complex and changing environments.

People skills – Each student will be able to demonstrate effective intra- and interpersonal skills especially in dealing with diversity of thought and opinion, and:

Exhibit leadership when appropriate.

Demonstrate the ability to work effectively in teams.

Understand the perspective of others and treat them in a culturally appropriate and respectful manner.

Communication skills – Each student will demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills. In particular, each student will be able to:

Create and deliver effective business presentations to diverse audiences.

Organize and write professional documents appropriate for the audience.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Data Analysis for Managers

Financial Accounting

Information Systems for Management

Economics for Managers

Financial Management

Operations Analysis

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

30 SCH

30–57

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

San Francisco, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

GMAT

Required

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Other requirements

General requirements

Completion of a degree equivalent to a four-year U.S. bachelor’s degree from a recognized university.

A minimum 3.0 Grade Point Average overall, or in the last 60 semester units or 90 quarter units of university coursework completed.

GMAT scores.

Quality of statement of purpose using guidelines stated on the College of Business website.

Two supportive letters of recommendation from workplace supervisors or faculty members.

Qualifications on resume.

English language proficiency (international students).

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

9870 USD / year

≈ 9870 USD / year
Out-of-State

9870 USD / year

≈ 9870 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

9870 USD / year

≈ 9870 USD / year

Additional Details

Out-of-State and International students must pay $444.00 PER UNIT in addition to the tuition fees

Living costs

San Francisco

United States

2206 - 4119 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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