San Francisco State University – Lam Family College of Business
MBA Fast-track
- San Francisco, California, USA
- as few as 12 months
- USD 31,000 (fee basis not stated by the school) · In-state (+1 more)
- Next deadline: May 1, 2027
San Francisco State UniversityLam Family College of Business
MBA Flexible
Degree awarded by San Francisco State University
MBAFull-timePart-timeHybrid / blended
- Location
- San Francisco, California, USA
- Duration
- 12–36 months
- Teaching language
- English
- Next verified deadline
- May 1, 2027
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 Flexible track is open to applicants with a four-year bachelor's degree and can be taken part-time or full-time. Most classes are delivered in a hybrid format, 50% in person and 50% online, with prerequisite courses mostly offered asynchronously online.
- Intakes
- Fall, Spring Source: cob.sfsu.edu · verified October 5, 2026
- Duration
- 12–36 months Source: cob.sfsu.edu · verified October 5, 2026
- Campus
- SF State Downtown Campus — San Francisco, California, USA198 McAllister Street, San Francisco, CA 94102
Tuition and fees
Each figure keeps the applicant category, fee basis and period the school publishes.
| Applicant category | Amount | Fee basis | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| In-state — CA Resident | USD 49,000 Includes: Tuition and fees (estimate). Source: cob.sfsu.edu · verified October 5, 2026 | (fee basis not stated by the school) | Not stated |
| Out-of-state — Non-resident | USD 64,000 Includes: Tuition and fees (estimate). Source: cob.sfsu.edu · verified October 5, 2026 | (fee basis not stated by the school) | Not 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
- Degree equivalent to a four-year U.S. bachelor's degree from a recognized university; final GPA or last 60 semester units at least 3.0Source: cob.sfsu.edu · verified October 5, 2026
- Work experience
- Full-time work experience is recommended for admissionSource: cob.sfsu.edu · verified October 5, 2026
- English-language waiver
- Waived for applicants who have earned a U.S. bachelor's or master's degreeSource: cob.sfsu.edu · verified October 5, 2026
- Essays
- RequiredPersonal statement of 500-750 wordsSource: cob.sfsu.edu · verified October 5, 2026
- Application fee
- USD 70Source: cob.sfsu.edu · verified October 5, 2026
Admission tests
- GMAT (classic)
- Not requiredSource: cob.sfsu.edu · verified October 5, 2026
- GRE General Test
- Not requiredSource: cob.sfsu.edu · verified October 5, 2026
English language
- TOEFL iBT
- One accepted test requiredPublished minimum: 88Required of applicants whose undergraduate degree is from a country where English is not the official language; 88 for tests taken before January 2026, 4.5 afterSource: cob.sfsu.edu · verified October 5, 2026
- Duolingo English Test
- One accepted test requiredPublished minimum: 120 (scale 10–160)Accepted only if none of the other exams are availableSource: cob.sfsu.edu · verified October 5, 2026
- IELTS Academic
- One accepted test requiredPublished minimum: 6.5 (scale 0–9)Required of applicants whose undergraduate degree is from a country where English is not the official languageSource: cob.sfsu.edu · verified October 5, 2026
- PTE Academic
- One accepted test requiredPublished minimum: 59 (scale 10–90)Required of applicants whose undergraduate degree is from a country where English is not the official languageSource: cob.sfsu.edu · verified October 5, 2026
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
| Intake | Round | Deadline | Applicants | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2027 | — | May 1, 2027Source: cob.sfsu.edu · verified October 5, 2026 | All applicants | Upcoming |
| Spring 2027 | — | October 15Source: cob.sfsu.edu · verified October 5, 2026 | All applicants | Date not confirmed |
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: aacsb.edu · verified October 5, 2026
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