Why Choose USD?
With small, personal classes, award-winning faculty, international study, and unparalleled connections to world-wide industry, USD acts as a bridge between your past and your future.
Choose a program that fits
Your Future
Your Future
Full-Time MBA
Traditional & International Business Track Options
Ready to make a significant difference in business? Are you seeking a high quality, real-world learning experience and environment?
USD's MBA programs are designed to help you become a globally minded, influential leader.
USD's Full-Time MBA Program (both tracks) offers:
- A personalized learning experience
- Academically rigorous and relevant curriculum
- Study abroad opportunities
- Connections to industry professionals
The International Business Track also offers:
- Two international consulting projects on two continents
- Orientation activities in San Diego and Mexico
Evening MBA
Advance -- and enhance -- your career with USD's MBA program. USD's Evening MBA program offers the same curriculum as the full-time MBA, but is designed for full-time professionals.
USD's Evening MBA Program Offers:
- A personalized learning experience
- Academically rigorous and relevant curriculum
- Study abroad opportunities
- Connections to industry professionals
PROGRAM Snapshot
Location On Campus:
Evenings & Weekends
Courses Per Semester 5-7 Courses
Evenings & Weekends
Courses Per Semester 5-7 Courses
Program Length 24-36 Months
Cohort Size 30-35 Students
Cohort Size 30-35 Students
- Select A Specialty Master's Program Below
- Accountancy
- Executive Leadership
- Finance
- Global Leadership
- Real Estate
- Supply Chain
- Taxation
Specialty Master's Programs
The School of Business Administration is dedicated to providing Specialty Master's programs that expand a student's knowledge and proficiency in a variety of business disciplines. We believe by offering a full range of graduate study pursuits, we can serve students with all levels of business experience in becoming responsible business leaders who aspire to create meaningful change in their industry.
Our Specialized Masters Programs include:
USD Advantage
"The MSEL program was more than an investment in my career, it changed my life. The program is structured to work with a busy schedule, and the cohort experience continues even after the two years flew by."
- Lori, MSEL '14
- Lori, MSEL '14
Accountancy
Take a giant step forward in your accounting career. Gain the skills and experience you need to become a high-level accountant... or even get your CPA. With USD's Master of Science in Accountancy (MACC) or Master of Science in Taxation (MTAX) program, you will not only get real-world, practical accounting experience balanced with academic theory, but also make valuable connections with professionals in your industry.
USD's Accountancy Program Offers:
- A personalized learning experience
- Academically rigorous and relevant curriculum
- Values-based education
- Study abroad opportunities
- Connections to local professionals
PROGRAM Snapshot
Location On Campus, two nights/week
Total Courses 10 Courses (30 Units)
Total Courses 10 Courses (30 Units)
Program Length 10-12 Months
Cohort Size Self-paced
Cohort Size Self-paced
Executive Leadership
Are you ready to become a more effective changemaker and an inspiring, transformative and globally minded leader? With USD's Master of Science in Executive Leadership (MSEL) program, you will discover the enormous power you have to create change and make a difference in the lives and world around you.
USD's Executive Leadership Program Offers:
- A personalized learning experience
- Academically rigorous and relevant curriculum
- A week-long study abroad
- Connections to global and local professionals
* Students are considered full-time based on the 9 unit/semester credit load. Therefore, students are eligible for Veterans Administration and Financial Aid benefits.
PROGRAM Snapshot
Location On Campus: Friday, Saturday,
& half day Sunday sessions
Courses Per Semester 9 Courses
& half day Sunday sessions
Courses Per Semester 9 Courses
Program Length 22 Months
Cohort Size 20-25 Students
Cohort Size 20-25 Students
Finance
Our highly selective 12-month MSF program develops superbly trained finance professionals through rigorous and relevant coursework, with the body of knowledge grounded in the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA®) curriculum, and offered in a personalized educational environment for which USD is well known.
USD's Finance Program Offers:
- An applied, practitioner-oriented approach to finance
- A high level of interaction with faculty and classmates
- A solid foundation for students interested in taking the first two out of the three levels of the CFA® exam
PROGRAM Snapshot
Location On Campus or Online
Program Length 12 Months
USD Advantage
Top rankings in
Microeconomics and Macroeconomics
- Bloomberg Businessweek, 2013
Microeconomics and Macroeconomics
- Bloomberg Businessweek, 2013
Global Leadership
Are you ready to influence, impact, and better serve the people who depend on you? Become a stronger, more globally minded business leader with USD's Master of Science in Global Leadership (MSGL) program.
USD's Global Leadership Program Offers:
- A personalized learning experience
- Academically rigorous and relevant curriculum
- Study abroad opportunities
- Connections to global and local professionals
* Students enrolled in the MSGL Program are considered "Full-Time" and will receive Federal Financial Aid and VA Education Benefits accordingly.
PROGRAM Snapshot
Location On Campus or Online
Courses Per Semester 3-4 Courses
Courses Per Semester 3-4 Courses
Program Length 16 Months
Cohort Size 20-25 Students
Cohort Size 20-25 Students
Real Estate
Are you ready to seriously advance your career in real estate? With USD's Master of Science in Real Estate (MSRE) program, you will not only get a real-world, practical education balanced with academic theory, but also make important connections with professionals in the commercial real estate industry.
USD's Real Estate Program Offers:
- A personalized learning experience
- Academically rigorous and relevant curriculum
- Fast-tracking to professional certifications and designations
- Study abroad opportunities
- Connections to industry professionals
PROGRAM Snapshot
Location On Campus
Study Abroad 80 Percent Participation
Study Abroad 80 Percent Participation
Program Length Full Time: 10 Months
Part Time: 22 Months
Cohort Size Up to 30
Part Time: 22 Months
Cohort Size Up to 30
Supply Chain
Become an even more inspiring, effective, and globally minded leader in supply chain management. The web-based Master of Science in Supply Chain Management (MS-SCM) is designed for high-performing professionals who have an established track record of success in one or more of the functions included in supply chain management.
USD's Supply Chain Program Offers:
- A personalized hybrid learning experience
- Academically rigorous and relevant curriculum
- An advanced integrative project
- ISM approval
- International Accreditation
PROGRAM Snapshot
Location Mostly online, 5 on-campus visits
Total Courses 13 Courses
Total Courses 13 Courses
Program Length 24 Months
Cohort Size 20-25 Students
Cohort Size 20-25 Students
Taxation
Take a giant step forward in your accounting career. Gain the skills and experience you need to become a high-level accountant... or even get your CPA. With USD's Master of Science in Accountancy (MACC) or Master of Science in Taxation (MTAX) program, you will not only get real-world, practical accounting experience balanced with academic theory, but also make valuable connections with professionals in your industry.
USD's Taxation Program Offers:
- A personalized learning experience
- Academically rigorous and relevant curriculum
- Values-based education
- Study abroad opportunities
- Connections to local professionals
PROGRAM Snapshot
Location On Campus, two nights/week
Total Courses 10 Courses (30 Units)
Total Courses 10 Courses (30 Units)
Program Length 10-12 Months
Cohort Size Self-paced
Cohort Size Self-paced
Undergraduate
The University of San Diego's School of Business Administration is committed to developing socially responsible responsible leaders with a global mindset through academically rigorous, relevant, and values-based education and research. We have one of the most highly ranked undergraduate programs in business in a number of areas.
Majors
PROGRAM Snapshot
Location On Campus
Student-Faculty Ratio 16:1
Student-Faculty Ratio 16:1
Average High School GPA 3.86
Class Size 20-40 Students
Class Size 20-40 Students
