Business School Admissions

Ready to apply? Here's what you need to get started.

Application Deadlines

Fall (Full-time MBA and Professional* (Part-time) MBA)

• November 1
• January 15
• March 1
• May 1

*Please note the Fall Professional MBA is delivered in an evening format

Summer (International MBA, launches Summer 2019)

• November 1
• January 15
• March 1
• April 15

Spring (Professional* [Part-time] MBA only)

• October 1
• December 1 

*Please note the Spring Professional MBA is delivered in a hybrid format 

Program Start Dates

Full-Time MBA: Mid-August

International MBA: July 2019

Professional MBA (Fall Start): One-week intensive, Monday, August 26 - Friday, August 30, 2019. This is the only time during the Professional MBA program that students will be required to be on campus during business hours (8:30 am to 5:00 pm).

Professional MBA (Spring Start): One-week intensive, end of January. This is the only time during the Professional MBA program that students will be required to be on campus during normal business hours (Mon - Fri, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm).

How to apply

First you'll need to submit your application online (including $80 application fee). Then make sure to upload or send the following:

• Professional resume/curriculum vitae (demonstrating a minimum two years of professional work experience)
• Two letters of recommendation (recommendation forms will be sent directly through your online application)
• Official transcripts from all post-secondary universities attended. They can be emailed (direct from the university) to grads@sandiego.edu or mailed to the address below: 

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

• An official GMAT score report (school code 29B-Q2-68). We also accept the GRE (school code 4849). See our FAQs for more details. 
  • Try a sample GMAT quiz (Full-Time MBA)
  • Try a sample GMAT quiz (Professional MBA)
• International students and students educated outside the United States should look at the additional requirements below.

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Application deadlines

U.S. Citizen and permanent resident: With rolling admissions, you can apply anytime for Fall, Spring or Summer.

International applicants: June 1 for Fall, December 1 for Spring. We are unable to accept applications from international applicants for the Summer term.

How to apply

First, you'll need to submit your application online (including a $80 application fee). Then make sure to upload or send the following:

• Resume
• Personal statement
• Two letters of recommendation (recommendation forms will be sent directly through your online application)
• College/university transcripts: You'll need to submit one official transcript in a sealed envelope from each college/university that you attended. This includes transcripts from junior/community colleges, transfer units from study abroad programs, summer courses and/or graduate work.
• GMAT minimum score of 550. (USD school code 29B-Q2-68)

All application documents should be mailed to the address below:

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

International applicants

In addition to the above requirements, international applicants will also need to submit:

•  For students educated in a language other than English, a TOEFL score of 92 or IELTS score of 7.0 (USD school code 4849)
• Students educated outside the United States must submit a course-by-course degree evaluation conducted by World Education Services or another credential evaluation company accredited by NACES
• If admitted to the MS in Accountancy (MACC) or MS in Taxation (MTAX) program, international students must provide immigration and financial documentation to the Office of Graduate Admissions in order to obtain their Form I-20. Once admitted, the student should await further instructions via email from the Office of Graduate Admissions on how to submit this documentation. (For questions about the I-20 or visa process, please email grads@sandiego.edu.)

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Application Deadlines

• January 15
• March 1
• May 1 

Program Start Date

Fall start: Mid-August 

Application Checklist and Minimum Requirements

• The USD Graduate Application
• Official transcripts from all colleges or universities where you have received course credit
  • A four-year baccalaureate degree, preferably in business, computer science, economics, engineering or the sciences
  • One semester of college-level calculus with a minimum grade of B- must be completed prior to admission to the MSBA program
  • A GPA with a "B" average or higher is preferred

• USD requires an official score report from the GMAT or GRE exam taken within the last five years to apply to the MSBA program. Try a sample GMAT quiz. USD's school code for the GMAT is 29B-Q2-68. If you plan to submit a GRE score, leave the GMAT information blank on the application and request that ETS submit your official score report to USD. Our school code for the GRE is 4849. 
• Two letters of recommendation
• An up-to-date resume

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Application Deadlines

Fall 

• November 1
• January 15
• March 1
• May 1

Program Start Date

Fall start: One-week intensive, Mid-August (Mon - Fri, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm).

How to apply

International Applicants: We can only accept international students who are living and working in the U.S. on an H-1 or L-1 visa, meaning you must be sponsored by your employer. Exceptions cannot be made.  

First, you'll need to submit your application online (including $80 application fee). Then make sure to upload or send the following:

• Professional resume/curriculum vitae (demonstrating a minimum 10 years of professional work experience)
• Two letters of recommendation (recommendation forms will be sent directly through your online application)
• Official transcripts from all post-secondary universities attended. They can be emailed (direct from the university) to grads@sandiego.edu or mailed to the address below: 

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

• Professional Work Product: submit a professional product that demonstrates your ability to analyze complex problems at the graduate level. Ideally, the product should be one in which you were the dominant author. Content contributions from all others should be less than 20 percent of the total effort. Some examples include, but are not limited to: a technical report, a strategic business plan, a financial analysis, an investment analysis or a new project or business proposal.
  OR
  Official GMAT score report (school code 29B-Q2-68)
• Students educated outside the United States must submit a course-by-course degree evaluation conducted by World Education Services or another credential evaluation company accredited by NACES

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Application Deadlines

Applications for the MSF program are processed on a rolling basis. The rolling application deadlines are:

• November 1
• January 15
• March 1
• April 1
• May 1 (final deadline for international applicants)
• June 1 (final deadline for domestic applicants)

Application Checklist and Minimum Requirements

• The USD Graduate Application
• Official transcripts from all colleges or universities where you have received course credit
  • A four-year baccalaureate degree, preferably in a finance, accounting, economics or STEM discipline. All applicants with non-STEM undergraduate majors are expected to have a strong quantitative background
  • One semester of college-level calculus must be completed prior to beginning the MSF program
  • A GPA with a "B" average or higher is preferred

• GMAT or GRE exam scores from a test taken within the last five years. Try a sample GMAT quiz. For more information on preparing for the GMAT or GRE, visit USD's Test Prep site or call (619) 260-4579. 
• Two letters of recommendation
• An up-to-date resume
• A supplemental essay

International Applicants

In addition to the above requirements, international applicants will also need to submit:

• TOEFL scores with a minimum of 92 iBT or IELTS scores with a minimum of 7.0
• An international transcript evaluation from World Education Services for any courses taken for credit outside of the United States
• If admitted to the MSF program, international students must provide immigration and financial documentation to the Office of Graduate Admissions in order to obtain their Form I-20. Once admitted, the student should await further instructions via email from the Office of Graduate Admissions on how to submit this documentation. (For questions about the I-20 or visa process, please email grads@sandiego.edu.)

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Application Deadlines

Fall 

• November 1
• January 15
• March 1
• May 1

Program Start Dates

Fall Start: Orientation will be late August for resident students. The first week of class on campus (September) is mandatory for both resident and distance learners.

How to apply

International Applicants: We can only accept international students who are living and working in the U.S. on an H-1 or L-1 visa, meaning you must be sponsored by your employer. Exceptions cannot be made.  

First, you'll need to submit your application online (including $80 application fee). Then make sure to upload or send the following:

• Professional resume/curriculum vitae (demonstrating a minimum two years of professional work experience)
• Two letters of recommendation (recommendation forms will be sent directly through your online application)
• Official transcripts from all post-secondary universities attended. They can be emailed (direct from the university) to grads@sandiego.edu or mailed to the address below: 

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

• GMAT test scores are not required for applicants with sufficient work experience and undergraduate GPA, but may be requested from those who do not meet the minimum requirements for admission.
• Copy of current passport. Must be on file with the University no later than the start date of each semester.
• Students educated outside the United States must submit a course-by-course degree evaluation conducted by World Education Services or another credential evaluation company accredited by NACES.

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Application Deadlines

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis upon completion. We encourage early application, as scholarship funds are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis.

Fall 

• November 1
• January 15
• March 1
• May 1

Program Start Dates

Orientation and first MSRE class is at the end of August (full-time, full days for this week only)

How to apply

First, you'll need to submit your application online (including a $80 application fee). Then make sure to upload or send the following:

• Professional resume/curriculum vitae (demonstrating a minimum two years of professional work experience)
• Two letters of recommendation (recommendation forms will be sent directly through your online application. One academic reference is preferred.)
• Official transcripts from all post-secondary universities attended. They can be emailed (direct from the university) to grads@sandiego.edu or mailed to the address below: 

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

• An official GMAT score report (school code 29B-Q2-68). 
• International students and students educated outside of the United States should look at the additional requirements below.

Are you an international student?

• For students educated in a language other than English: official TOEFL score of 92 iBT or higher (code 4849) or IELTS score of 7.0 or higher (if applicable)
• Students educated outside the United States should submit a course-by-course degree evaluation conducted by World Education Services or another credential evaluation company accredited by NACES
• If admitted to the MSRE program, international students must provide immigration and financial documentation to the Office of Graduate Admissions in order to obtain their Form I-20. Once admitted, the student should await further instructions via email from the Office of Graduate Admissions on how to submit this documentation. (For questions about the I-20 or visa process, please email grads@sandiego.edu.)

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Application Deadlines

Fall

• November 1
• January 15
• March 1
• May 1

Program Start Dates

Fall Start: Orientation and first class will be held Wednesday, August 28 - Saturday, August 31, 2019 from 8:00am - 5:45pm*

*Schedule subject to change

How to apply

International Applicants: We can only accept international students who are living and working in the U.S. on an H-1 or L-1 visa, meaning you must be sponsored by your employer. Exceptions cannot be made.   

First, you'll need to submit your application online (including a $80 application fee). Then make sure to upload or send the following:

• Professional resume/curriculum vitae (demonstrating a minimum two years of professional work experience)
• Two letters of recommendation (recommendation forms will be sent directly through your online application.)
• Professional Work Product. This should demonstrate your ability to analyze complex problems at the graduate level and be one in which you were the dominant author (content contributions from all others should be less than 20% of the total effort).  Examples include a technical report; a strategic business plan; a supplier analysis; an inventory analysis; or, a new project or business proposal.  If you are unable to provide a  Professional Work Product you can instead submit a 500-1000 word essay highlighting a supply chain challenge at your company and a possible project to resolve that challenge.
• Official transcripts from all post-secondary universities attended. They can be emailed (direct from the university) to grads@sandiego.edu or mailed to the address below: 

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

• Students educated outside the United States must submit a course-by-course degree evaluation conducted by World Education Services or another credential evaluation company accredited by NACES.

Did you know the University of San Diego is a Yellow Ribbon school? That means we'll match money provided by the VA to give our military veterans additional tuition assistance.