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San Diego State UniversityFowler College of Business

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Degree awarded by San Diego State University

MBAFull-timePart-timeOn-campusHybrid / blendedEvening classes
Location
San Diego, California, USA
Duration
18 months to 3 years
Teaching language
English
Next verified deadline
April 1, 2027 (Cal State Apply application)

Facts last verified October 5, 2026. MBA Schools Directory is independent and does not process applications. Applications are made on the school's official website.

Program overview

The MBA is a flexible program that students can take full-time or part-time, with most classes in the late afternoon and evening. The curriculum moves from a foundational core to applied business experience and ends with a thesis, consulting project or strategy simulation.

Intakes
Fall Source: business.sdsu.edu · verified October 5, 2026
Duration
18 months to 3 years Source: business.sdsu.edu · verified October 5, 2026
Campus
  • SDSU main campus — San Diego, California, USA5500 Campanile Drive, San Diego, CA 92182
Specializations
Finance · Health Services Administration · Information Systems
Joint / dual degrees
Latin American Studies (MBA/MA)

Tuition and fees

Each figure keeps the applicant category, fee basis and period the school publishes.
Applicant categoryAmountFee basisPeriod
All applicantsUSD 35,000 – USD 55,000
Includes: depending on residency status, total units enrolled, and length of the program.
Source: business.sdsu.edu · verified October 5, 2026
entire programNot stated

Amounts are shown in the currency published by the school and are not converted. Living costs are not included.

Admissions requirements

Requirements

Academic qualification
Not verified
Work experience
Minimum 0 years (published requirement)Professional experience is not requiredSource: business.sdsu.edu · verified October 5, 2026
Essays
RequiredStatement of purpose (video format); optional essaySource: business.sdsu.edu · verified October 5, 2026
References
RequiredPublished — see the source for details.Source: business.sdsu.edu · verified October 5, 2026
Application fee
USD 70Source: business.sdsu.edu · verified October 5, 2026

Admission tests

GMAT (classic)
OptionalGMAT/GRE optional documents uploaded to SlateSource: business.sdsu.edu · verified October 5, 2026
GRE General Test
OptionalGMAT/GRE optional documents uploaded to SlateSource: business.sdsu.edu · verified October 5, 2026

English language

TOEFL / IELTS / other
Not verified

GMAT Focus Edition (205–805) and the classic GMAT (200–800) use different scales. A published minimum and a class average are different things; both are labelled. English requirements and waivers depend on each school's policy and your own background.

Application deadlines

IntakeRoundDeadlineApplicantsStatus
Fall 2027Cal State Apply applicationApril 1, 2027Source: business.sdsu.edu · verified October 5, 2026All applicantsUpcoming
Fall 2027Supplemental application (Slate)April 15, 2027Source: business.sdsu.edu · verified October 5, 2026All applicantsUpcoming

Past dates are shown as passed and are never rolled forward. A date without a year is marked “Date not confirmed”.

Scholarships

No scholarship information verified. This does not mean none are offered.

Accreditation

  • AACSB International — Business schoolAccreditation of the business school. It does not by itself confirm that every campus or program is covered.Source: business.sdsu.edu · verified October 5, 2026

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