Make Leadership Your Full-Time Focus
Ready to future-proof your career? In the Knauss School's Full-Time MBA program, your passion and purpose will come into focus as you learn to lead at a higher level. Pursue one of our STEM-designated MBA specializations, or craft your own personalized curriculum, and become the leader you were meant to be at one of the best full-time MBA programs in California.
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Full-Time MBA Program in San Diego
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MBA for ROI in the Nation
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STEM-Designated MBA
New option
Knauss School Now Offers a STEM-Designated MBA
What does it take to lead in the 21st century? As top companies increasingly look for talented individuals with a blend of strong analytical and leadership skills, a STEM-designated MBA can help you stand out. Full-Time MBA students at the Knauss School of Business can now choose to earn a STEM-designated MBA by pursuing a concentration in business analytics or finance.
Develop In-Demand Analytical Skills
International Students Eligible for Up to 3 Years of OPT
STEM Fields Offer Higher Earning Potential
See the Difference — MBA Program Comparison
No matter which Knauss MBA format you choose, you'll have access to the same curriculum with six possible concentrations, taught by world-class professors. All three formats have access to extracurricular, networking and professional development opportunities that the Knauss School of Business — and its centers and institutes — have to offer.
What sets the Full-Time Knauss MBA apart? Full-time students are able to invest themselves fully and make the most of these outstanding opportunities. You'll spend your time outside of the classroom exploring an extraordinary and innovative city, attending networking events, adding to your resume through industry-specific internships, studying in foreign locales — overall, you'll be free to explore pathways and connect to a community that will propel you towards your next big career move.
Real-World Studies, Life-Changing Experiences
The heart of the Knauss MBA program is to equip future leaders to be a force for good. From understanding up-and-coming marketing technologies to global entrepreneurship, the Knauss MBA curriculum goes above and beyond the fundamentals because our students are made to be innovators. At USD, you can choose from our MBA concentrations and international experiences to tailor your experience to your interests. You can also adjust the duration of your program — completing the program in either 17 or 22 months.
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Thinking About Your Next Career Move?
Alumni of the Knauss MBA program are leaders, innovators and Changemakers. If you’re looking forward to how the Knauss MBA can help advance your career, here’s how our recent graduates are doing.
$94,283
Average Starting Salary
of recent Full-Time MBA graduates
Average over three years
63%
Secured Employment
graduates employed within 3 months of graduation
Average over three years
Full Time MBA - Employment by Function
- Finance/Accounting: 39%
- Marketing/Sales: 28%
- Operations/Logistics: 21%
- General Management: 6%
- Information Technology: 6%
Full Time MBA - Employment by Industry
- Consumer Goods: 17%
- Financial Services: 17%
- Manufacturing: 17%
- Healthcare: 17%
- Real Estate: 11%
- Energy: 11%
- Other: 10%
Tuition, Scholarships and Financial Aid
Let’s Talk Knauss MBA Cost
An MBA program is a big commitment. At the University of San Diego’s Knauss School of Business, your tuition is an investment that will set you up for success. And we can support you through various financial aid options including scholarships dedicated for business students.
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