Business Master's Degree Programs
Start your path to the fulfilling career you envision.
At the Knauss School of Business, we're committed to helping you turn your ambition into action. Our newly redesigned Knauss MBA program and our robust specialty master's programs instill the essential leadership skills you need to develop sustainable practices, make savvy decisions and build lasting connections within the 21st century business community. And, you will have opportunities to develop international business acumen that can be applied anywhere in the world your career may take you.
Now accepting applications for Fall 2022.
Announcing the Knauss MBA
The #1 MBA in San Diego is now more personalized, relevant and streamlined than ever. Explore the Knauss MBA.
Recent Spotlights
An Unforgettable Year at the Knauss School of Business
May 26, 2022
When the 2021-22 academic year began, the energy on campus was palpable — eagerly returning to the University of San Diego’s beautiful cam…
$50 Million Gift Creates The Knauss School of Business
December 4, 2021
Colachis Plaza was the setting for a momentous announcement on Friday, December 3. Top administrators, trustees, students and staff gathered at a pres…
Meet the Student Entrepreneurs Pitching Their Business Idea at Fowler Business Concept Challenge
November 3, 2021
The Fowler Business Concept Challenge (FBCC) is where entrepreneurial students go to ignite new ideas at the University of San Diego. For the past mon…
Katy McDonald ‘88: Opening Doors to Classical Music
August 24, 2021
Katy McDonald ‘88 (MBA) is an alumna of the University of San Diego School of Business who used her MBA degree to better serve the nonprofit wor…
Noah Lomax ’14: Leading LGBTQ Allyship at HP
June 21, 2021
In honor of Pride Month, meet Noah Lomax (He/Him/His), a 2014 Master of Science in Executive Leadership (MSEL) alumnus who works at HP as global head …
New Diversity Scholarship Available
The Knauss School of Business is dedicated to fostering diversity within our graduate business programs — and we're offering a new initiative to make it easier to apply and attend business school for underrepresented individuals.
Find out more about our Breaking Barriers diversity initiative.
In the News
An Unforgettable Year at the Knauss School of Business
// May 26, 2022
When the 2021-22 academic year began, the energy on campus was palpable — eagerly returning to the University of San Diego’s bea…
Celebrating the Knauss School of Business Class of 2022
// May 26, 2022
After an incredible year back on campus at the University of San Diego, the Knauss School of Business’ Class of 2022 is ready to embar…
Haley Takeda Memorial Scholarship Recipients Named; Donations Sought to Fully Endow Gift
// May 16, 2022
Four standout Knauss School of Business students — senior Isabella Genovese who will graduate in January 2023, and juniors Maria Klost…
Upcoming Events
Graduate Commencement Ceremony II (CAS, SON, Kroc School, KSB, SMSE)
Saturday, May 28, 2022 // 9 a.m.Torero Stadium
Master's in Real Estate Virtual Information Session
Wednesday, June 1, 2022 // 12 p.m.Zoom
Master's in Supply Chain Management—Alumna Ellie Ramm (Virtual Event)
Friday, June 3, 2022 // 12 p.m.Zoom
Master's in Finance Information Session (Virtual Event)
Tuesday, June 14, 2022 // 12 p.m.Zoom
Master's in Real Estate Virtual Information Session
Wednesday, June 15, 2022 // 12 p.m.Zoom