Graduate Degree · MBA
Master of Business Administration
Develop the knowledge and analytical skills to address today’s business challenges.
36
Graduate Credits
18 + 18
Core + Elective Credits
On Campus
San Jose · Silicon Valley
Culminating Experience
BA390
Program Overview
A graduate business education built for application.
The Master of Business Administration program provides graduate-level education in accounting, finance, economics, enterprise resource planning, operations, management, and business analytics. Located in Silicon Valley, the program emphasizes innovation, entrepreneurship, globalization, and the practical application of business knowledge.
Notice to Prospective Degree Program Students
This institution is provisionally approved by the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education to offer degree programs. To continue to offer this degree program, this institution must meet the following requirements:
- Become institutionally accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the United States Department of Education, with the scope of accreditation covering at least one degree program.
- Achieve accreditation candidacy or pre-accreditation, as defined in regulations, by December 7, 2023, and full accreditation by December 7, 2026.
If this institution stops pursuing accreditation, it must:
- Stop all enrollment in its degree programs; and
- Provide a teach-out to finish the educational program or provide a refund.
An institution that fails to comply with accreditation requirements by the required dates shall have its approval to offer degree programs automatically suspended.
Curriculum
What you will study.
- Financial and managerial decision-making
- Enterprise resource planning and information systems
- Operations and supply chain management
- Human resource and organizational management
- Business statistics, research, and data analysis
- Marketing and customer relationship management
- Innovation, entrepreneurship, and strategy
- Global economic and business environments
Core courses — 18 credits
Elective courses — 18+ credits
Students entering the MBA program in Spring 2026 or later must complete BA390 (Strategic Management and Applied Project) during their final term. BA390 is included within the 18-credit elective requirement and is not an additional course beyond the 36 credits required for graduation.
Learning Outcomes
What graduates will be prepared to demonstrate.
01Apply strategic and critical thinking to evaluate complex business problems and develop effective solutions.
02Demonstrate ethical decision-making and social responsibility consistent with professional standards.
03Exhibit leadership and teamwork skills in managing diverse teams and organizational change.
04Communicate business information clearly and persuasively in written, oral, and digital formats.
05Apply financial principles, quantitative methods, and data analytics to support managerial decisions.
06Recognize and respond to global trends, cultural diversity, and international business environments.
07Integrate knowledge across marketing, finance, operations, human resources, and management.
08Identify opportunities for innovation and entrepreneurship and develop new business initiatives.
09Synthesize program knowledge in an applied project addressing a comprehensive business scenario.
Career Areas
Knowledge applicable across professional fields.
Occupations are based on the U.S. Department of Labor Standard Occupational Classification system. They are examples of possible career areas and do not represent a guarantee of employment, placement, licensure, salary, or advancement.
Admissions
Take the next step.
Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree or higher and submit the required application materials. English proficiency requirements apply where applicable. Consult the current University Catalog for complete requirements and policies.