Admissions

For the MBA, MS in Business Analytics, and MS in Accountancy (MSA) programs, see Graduate Business Admission Criteria. 

See MS in Quantitative Economics Admissions Criteria

The application period for Fall 2025 has been extended to July 15th for the following program:

• MBA for Executives

The application period for Fall 2025 has closed for the following programs: 

• Master in Business Administration (MBA)
• Master of Science in Accountancy (MSA)
• Master of Science in Business Analytics (MSBA)

We accept applications on a rolling basis. Please see our application round deadlines for Fall applications:

• Round 1: January 15
• Round 2: March 15
• Round 3: May 1

Our Spring 2026 application period will open on August 1, 2025. 

When you are ready to apply, please refer to the application checklist for step-by-step application instructions. 

Workshops

Professional development workshops are offered during your required orientation day, prior to the start of the first semester, and are designed to enhance your marketability and soft skills.

Course Requirements

• Master of Business Administration (MBA)
• Master of Science in Accountancy (MSA)
• Master of Science in Business Analytics (MSBA)
• MBA for Executives
• MBA for Biotech Professionals

Course Waiver

If you are admitted into the MBA or MSA program, you may be eligible to waive all 700-level graduate business courses if you received a bachelor's degree in business administration from an AACSB-accredited institution in the past seven years, and graduated with a 3.0 GPA or better in the last 60 semester/90 quarter units of coursework. You would only need to take ten (10) 800-level courses to complete the program and will receive a waiver from our office once you are officially admitted to the program.

All other applicants who have completed one or more business courses in the past seven (7) years with at least a B- or better grade, may still be eligible to waive equivalent 700-level graduate business courses. Once admitted to the program, students receive information on how to submit a course waiver form and a course syllabi for an official review of course waivers.

Visit the Office of Student Financial Aid to apply for financial aid.

See Lam Family College of Business scholarship opportunities.

Check out our in-depth FAQ covering topics such as:

• admissions
• curriculum
• general questions about the programs
• the MSBA program
• tuition & fees 

Our graduate programs have different application steps in order to apply:

MBA and MSA Programs

Visit our Graduate Business Programs Application Checklist for step-by-step instructions.

Master of Science in Business Analytics (MSBA) program

Follow the steps outlined for the MSBA program.

Master of Science in Quantitative Economics (MSQE) program

Follow the steps outlined for the MSQE program.

Graduate Certificate

Complete an online application on Cal State Apply.

Sign up for a Graduate Business Programs Information Session to learn more about our programs and the admissions process.

If you have an urgent question, or cannot join one of our sessions at this time,

• Send an email to mba@sfsu.edu
• Or visit our Frequently Asked Questions about Admissions.

Tuition and fees are subject to change. For a detailed itemization of tuition, fees and payment deadlines, see the Bursar's Office.

* MBA for Executives degree program cost starting in Fall 2025 semester.