San José State University – Lucas College and Graduate School of Business
MBA for Professionals
Part-timeHybrid / blended
- San Jose, California, USA
- 24 - 36 months
- USD 1,115 per credit · All applicants (+1 more)
- No verified deadline
San José State UniversityLucas College and Graduate School of Business
Early Career MBA
Degree awarded by San José State University
MBAFull-timePart-timeHybrid / blendedEvening & weekend
- Location
- San Jose, California, USA
- Duration
- Accelerated 12 months; full-time 21-24 months; part-time 33-36 months
- Teaching language
- English
- Next verified deadline
- None verified
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 42-unit Early Career MBA is aimed at applicants with fewer than five years of work experience and offers accelerated, full-time and part-time tracks. Students complete 11 core courses and 4 electives, with hybrid courses in 5-8 week sessions.
- Intakes
- Fall Source: sjsu.edu · verified October 5, 2026
- Duration
- Accelerated 12 months; full-time 21-24 months; part-time 33-36 months Source: sjsu.edu · verified October 5, 2026
- Campus
- San José State University campus — San Jose, California, USAOne Washington Square, San Jose, CA 95192
Tuition and fees
Each figure keeps the applicant category, fee basis and period the school publishes.
| Applicant category | Amount | Fee basis | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| In-state — California residents | USD 32,481 – USD 47,574 Source: sjsu.edu · verified October 5, 2026 | (fee basis not stated by the school) | Not stated |
Other published fees
- Graduate business professional fee (per unit): USD 303 (2025-26) · mandatory Source: sjsu.edu · verified October 5, 2026
Amounts are shown in the currency published by the school and are not converted. Living costs are not included.
Admissions requirements
Requirements
- Academic qualification
- 4-year bachelor's degree; preferred GPA 3.0 on a 4.0 scaleSource: sjsu.edu · verified October 5, 2026
- Work experience
- Typical student has less than 5 years of professional experienceSource: sjsu.edu · verified October 5, 2026
- Essays
- RequiredPersonal statement and resumeSource: sjsu.edu · verified October 5, 2026
- References
- OptionalOptional letter(s) of recommendationSource: sjsu.edu · verified October 5, 2026
- Application fee
- Not verified
Admission tests
- GMAT (classic)
- OptionalSource: sjsu.edu · verified October 5, 2026
- GRE General Test
- OptionalSource: sjsu.edu · verified October 5, 2026
English language
- TOEFL iBT
- One accepted test requiredPublished minimum: 80English proficiency exam may be required for degrees earned outside the United StatesSource: sjsu.edu · verified October 5, 2026
- IELTS Academic
- One accepted test requiredPublished minimum: 6.5 (scale 0–9)English proficiency exam may be required for degrees earned outside the United StatesSource: sjsu.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 | — | May 1Source: sjsu.edu · verified October 5, 2026 | Domestic applicants | Date not confirmed |
| Fall | — | April 1Source: sjsu.edu · verified October 5, 2026 | International 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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