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University of San DiegoKnauss School of Business

Part-Time MBA

Degree awarded by University of San Diego

MBAPart-timeOn-campusEvening classes
Location
San Diego, California, USA
Duration
20-24 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 Part-Time MBA is for working professionals and shares the Knauss MBA curriculum, concentrations and consulting projects. Core classes typically meet two evenings per week on campus.

Intakes
August Source: sandiego.edu · verified October 5, 2026
Duration
20-24 months Source: sandiego.edu · verified October 5, 2026
Campus
  • University of San Diego (Alcala Park) — San Diego, California, USA5998 Alcala Park, San Diego, CA 92110

Tuition and fees

Each figure keeps the applicant category, fee basis and period the school publishes.
Applicant categoryAmountFee basisPeriod
All applicantsUSD 80,550
Source: sandiego.edu · verified October 5, 2026
entire program2026-27

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

Admissions requirements

Requirements

Academic qualification
Bachelor's degree in any field of studySource: sandiego.edu · verified October 5, 2026
Work experience
Minimum 2 years (published requirement)2 years of post-graduate work experience requiredSource: sandiego.edu · verified October 5, 2026
Essays
RequiredPersonal essay, 250-500 wordsSource: sandiego.edu · verified October 5, 2026
References
OptionalOptional letter(s) of recommendation, up to twoSource: sandiego.edu · verified October 5, 2026
Interview
Not verifiedBy invitation onlySource: sandiego.edu · verified October 5, 2026
Application fee
USD 125Source: sandiego.edu · verified October 5, 2026

Admission tests

GMAT (classic)
OptionalTest-optional policy; applicants are required to complete MBA Math in lieu of GMAT/GRE scoresSource: sandiego.edu · verified October 5, 2026
GRE General Test
OptionalTest-optional policy; applicants are required to complete MBA Math in lieu of GMAT/GRE scoresSource: sandiego.edu · verified October 5, 2026

English language

TOEFL iBT
One accepted test requiredInternational applicantsSource: sandiego.edu · verified October 5, 2026
IELTS Academic
One accepted test requiredInternational applicantsSource: sandiego.edu · verified October 5, 2026
Duolingo English Test
One accepted test requiredInternational applicantsSource: sandiego.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

IntakeRoundDeadlineApplicantsStatus
Fall (early August)Round 1Nov. 1Source: sandiego.edu · verified October 5, 2026All applicantsRolling admissions
Fall (early August)Round 2Jan. 15Source: sandiego.edu · verified October 5, 2026All applicantsRolling admissions
Fall (early August)Round 3Mar. 1Source: sandiego.edu · verified October 5, 2026All applicantsRolling admissions
Fall (early August)Round 4Apr. 1Source: sandiego.edu · verified October 5, 2026All applicantsRolling admissions
Fall (early August)Round 5May 1Source: sandiego.edu · verified October 5, 2026All applicantsRolling admissions

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

Scholarships

  • Dean's Merit

    Benefit
    Varies
    Basis
    Merit-based
    Eligibility
    Awarded based on the strength of your application; students are automatically considered at time of admission
    Application
    Considered with the program application

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

Career outcomes

As reported by the school. Definitions differ between schools; figures are not comparable across reports.
  • Class of null — average starting salary (Part-Time and Flex MBA graduates combined) (mean): USD 119,173 · population: Graduates, average over three years · measured average over three years Source: sandiego.edu · verified October 5, 2026

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  • No verified deadline

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