Same Top-Ranking MBA. Flexible Format.
Interested in pursuing an MBA degree but busy balancing the demands of work, family or both? We get it. With the Knauss School of Business' Flex MBA, you'll receive the same course content, value and prestige of our highly-ranked MBA, in a format that's built for the busy.
Spring Start
Begins Mid-January
Hybrid Format
60% In-Person, 40% Online
20-24 Months
Time to Completion
Start Spring 2027 — applications open in the fall. Request information today.
Flex MBA Highlights
Special Offer: Fly Free to San Diego
Announcing free flights to San Diego. This offer is designed to help students who live outside of the area easily travel to San Diego for Flex MBA.
MBA Curriculum
Explore the Newest Trends in Business
The Knauss MBA curriculum will ground you in the fundamentals, instill values of ethical decision-making and broaden your horizon through electives aligned with your professional goals.
Featured Classes
Course Waivers
Put Your Experience to Work for You
As a feature of our Part-Time MBA and Flex MBA programs, students may be eligible to waive some required courses based on professional experience, prior coursework and assessments. If you have two years of work experience and an undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher completed within the last seven years, you can apply to waive up to 14 units of core MBA coursework.
Outcomes
Level Up Your Business Career
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.
$116,357
Average Salary
of recent Part-Time and Flex MBA graduates
Average over three years
43%
Job Promotion
employed Part-Time and Flex MBA students who received a promotion after graduation
Average over three years
Where Recent Graduates Found Employment:
See the Difference — MBA Format Comparison
By attending class in person once a month with USD's Flex MBA program, you'll get to know your classmates and professors in a way that's difficult to replicate in fully-online MBA programs.
No matter which format you choose for the Knauss MBA, 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 has to offer. Take a look at the comparison below to determine which format is right for you!
Tuition, Scholarships and Financial Aid
Let’s Talk Knauss MBA Cost
Earning your MBA takes commitment, and we're here to talk you through various financial aid options, including scholarships for business students.
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Flex MBA Admission
Start Spring 2027 — applications open in the fall. Request information today.
Next Steps
Our admission team looks for:
- Bachelor's degree
- Minimum GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale)
- 2+ years of professional work experience
Applications are reviewed holistically to see how candidates will enhance the classroom experience via their personal and professional background.
Ready to get to know Knauss better? One of the best ways is to attend an infosession or an in-person event. Browse our calendar of upcoming admission events.
We're here to help answer any questions you have along the way. Please schedule a 15-minute consultation with an admission advisor (you will also receive a $125 application fee waiver after the meeting).
Prepare for a successful application by reviewing our How to Apply page and following our easy application checklist. No GMAT/GRE required.
Frequently Asked Questions
Unlike a traditional master’s in business administration (MBA) program, a Flex MBA program is designed to provide flexibility, so working professionals can balance work, life and studies.
At the Knauss School of Business, the Flex MBA format offers core courses in a hybrid format. Core courses are taken one weekend a month with additional asynchronous online coursework. Elective courses are offered weekday evenings or on weekends on campus. Our Flex MBA program follows the same curriculum and students earn the same prestigious MBA degree.
Weekend MBA programs are designed for working professionals who aspire to advance their career with a graduate degree, but need flexibility to balance other commitments such as family or military service.
USD's Flex MBA offers a balance of in-person and online coursework. It is built for busy professionals who still value face-to-face time with MBA peers and professors.
Read our piece on Maximizing the Benefits of a Weekend MBA Program.
In a traditional Part-Time MBA program, classes take place on evenings during weekdays. In USD's Flex MBA program, core classes take place one weekend per month with virtual classes in between, providing working professionals with flexibility and the benefits of in-person learning and networking. Flex students can take elective courses in the evening, allowing them to personalize their curriculum.
At USD, the Part-Time MBA program starts only in the fall semester, while the Flex MBA program starts only in the spring semester.
Did you know USD’s Knauss School of Business offers three different MBA formats: Full-Time, Part-Time and Flex? If you're having difficulty finding your fit, take our MBA Fit Quiz.
The Knauss School of Business Admission team evaluates candidates holistically. We require a bachelor’s degree and at least two years of professional work experience. In addition, we look at undergraduate GPA, professional or military experience, professional references and test scores (although we do not require you to take the GMAT/GRE). Explore more on our How to Apply page.
The Knauss School of Business MBA program offers: a personalized curriculum where you can tailor your MBA studies with electives and six optional concentrations; experiential learning opportunities including several real-world consulting projects; global learning with study abroad trips and training to be internationally competitive; and an inspirational, values-based education with classes in ethical decision-making and encouragement to practice business for good.
At the Knauss School of Business, we have an outstanding Professional Development team who supports the personalized career development of our Flex MBA students. This includes one-on-one career coaching, resume reviews, access to regular recruiting and networking events, a mentorship program and a variety of online resources and job databases to help students explore opportunities and prepare for their next career step.