Come and learn the art of business with us. The San Diego MBA delivers an MBA curriculum that is relevant to a world in need of business ethics, corporate values, and responsibility beyond the bottom line. Please note that our application process has changed for the fall of 2009.

Admissions Criteria

• A four-year baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited university or equivalent. A B average or higher is preferred.
• Two years of full-time work experience is expected for admission to the MBA programs. Additional consideration may be given to candidates with substantial business experience.
• A Competitive Graduate Management Test (GMAT) score from a test taken within the past five years.
• Professional recommendations.
• English language proficiency for applicants not educated in English.
• Interviews – on the request of the admissions committee.

Application Process

Apply online by clicking on “Apply Now” at the top of the page or the link at the bottom of the page and submit the following documents:

• Online application and responses to supplemental essays
• A professional resume of employment history
• Two letters of recommendation
• Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended
• Official GMAT scores (code 29B-Q2-68)
• Official Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of 92/237/580
• Application fee of $80
• Click here for additional documentation for international applicants

Any documentation not uploaded into the online application should be sent to

University of San Diego
Office of Graduate Admissions
5998 Alcala Park
San Diego, Ca 92110

FT MBA/IMBA Application Deadlines – Fall Admission Only

Deadline	Date	Notification By
Deadline 1	December 15	February 15
Deadline 2	February 1	April 1
Deadline 3*	April 1**	June 1
Deadline 4 – Final for Intl Applicants	June 15	Rolling
Deadline 4 – Final for U.S. Applicants	July 15	Rolling

All applicants are encouraged to apply in one of the first three rounds. We will continue to accept applications after April 1st on a space-available basis.

* Applications received by April 1st receive priority consideration for scholarships. After this deadline scholarships will be considered based upon the availability of funds.

** April 1st is the deadline to be considered for need-based grants/priority financial aid at USD. Applicants are advised to submit a FAFSA by that date even if they have not been admitted yet.

Evening MBA Application Deadlines – Rolling Admission

	Fall Admission	Spring Admission
Priority Consideration*	April 1**	November 15**
Final Deadline for Intl Applicants	June 15	December 1
Final Deadline for U.S. applicants	July 15	January 10

* Applications received by April 1st (Fall) or November 15th (Spring) receive priority for scholarships. After this date, scholarships will be considered based upon the availability of funds.

** April 1st and November 15th are the deadlines to be considered for need-based grants/priority financial aid at USD. Applicants are advised to submit a FAFSA by that date even if they have not been admitted yet.

Please contact us to learn more about our MBA programs or to set-up a campus visit.

Ms. Kacy Kilner
Admissions Director of MBA Programs
Phone: (619) 260-4860
mba@sandiego.edu

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