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. We challenge our students to grow in interpersonal as well as technical skills, to bring value to their organizations, and to fulfill their professional dreams. 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
• Official Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of 92/237/580
• Application fee of $80
• Additional documentation for international students (see below)

Any documentation not uploaded into the online application should be sent to the Office of Graduate Admissions.

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 Begins
Deadline 1	December 15	February 15
Deadline 2	February 1	April 1
Deadline 3*	April 1**	June 1
Deadline 4 – International Applicants	June 15	Rolling
Deadline 4 – U.S. Applicants	July 15	Rolling

* Applications received by the third deadline 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 with USD indicated as one of the institutions of choice, even if they miss the 3rd deadline.

Evening MBA Application Deadlines – Rolling Admission

	Fall Admission Term starts in early September	Spring Admission Term starts in late January
Priority Consideration*	April 1**	November 15**
International Deadline	June 15	December 1
U.S. Deadline	July 15	January 10

* Applications received by the third deadline receive priority consideration for scholarships. After this deadline 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 with USD indicated as one of the institutions of choice, even if they miss the priority filing date.

Additional Documentation for International Students

• International applicants must submit a Certification of Finances Form and official bank statements with your application. The USD School Transfer Verification Form must be submitted if you are currently studying in the United States.
• Applicants educated outside of the US must have their transcripts evaluated by World Education Services, Inc. (WES). This evaluation may be requested within 5 days of admission to one of the MBA programs.

  WES, P.O. Box 5087, Bowling Green Station, New York, NY 10274, U.S.A. http://www.wes.org

• Additional information about student visas and international admissions processes go to International Student Information.

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
Fax: (619) 260-7516
mba@sandiego.edu

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