Our MBA for Executives program has been a leading program for quality business education in the Bay Area for over 20 years. The Lam Family of Business is ranked among the Best Business Schools in the country by Princeton Review.
This 13-month, weekend, hybrid program is designed exclusively for working professionals with at least seven years of professional work experience who seek to accelerate their career advancement as responsible business leaders, without putting their careers on hold.
Is the MBA for Executives right for me?
- I have seven or more years of significant full-time professional work experience
- I have earned a four-year bachelor's degree
- I am ready to apply my experience on a global level
Program Features
Unmatched Value
in San Francisco
Top 10 Best
Salary-To-Debt Ratio of MBA Programs ~ SoFi
Best Business Schools
~ Princeton Review
Small Class Sizes
Average 20 students per class
- 13-month, part-time program with weekend classes twice a month
- Classes are held on Fridays and Saturdays, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m., twice a month in a hybrid format – a combination of in-person and online.
- Downtown San Francisco location in the heart of the tech and financial districts, with convenient public transportation options
- Teaching excellence from distinguished faculty renowned in their field
- Contemporary, rigorous curriculum tackling modern-day business challenges and incorporating cutting-edge technologies, such as Generative AI
- Small classes exclusively comprised of experienced professionals
- C-Suite Leadership Speaker Series and frequent networking opportunities
- Career Services and Professional Development workshops and support
- GMAT/GRE waived for admission
Program Admissions
Sign up to attend an Information Session and learn more about our program and speak with an admissions representative.
If you’re ready to apply, visit our Graduate Programs Application Checklist. This program only accepts students for the Fall semester. If interested in applying, please send an email to mba@sfsu.edu
Cohort Structure
Our cohort structure facilitates the development of strong classroom relationships that blossom into long-lasting professional networks. With the same set of colleagues throughout the program, students develop a tight, supportive network from a broad cross section of Bay Area organizations. Cohort diversity provides an exciting mix of students that creates the opportunity to develop a strong, positive learning community. Students explore and develop individual potential, as well as learn to operate together throughout their courses. Cohort members stay in touch long past graduation, supporting one another as they progress in their careers.
Class Hours and Location
Classes meet every other weekend on Friday and Saturday in a hybrid format (a mix of in-person and online). The in-person classes are held at the San Francisco State University Downtown Campus at 160 Spear Street, conveniently located in the heart of San Francisco's vibrant business community.
Curriculum
The curriculum balances the art and sciences of management, providing both a theoretical backdrop for business and practical skills that can be put into action in diverse management situations. Courses are designed to give a comprehensive and relevant understanding of the modern management environment. Real-world case studies and guest speakers with specialized expertise are an essential part of the program’s learning structure. Some coursework can be tailored to the unique interests of the student cohort.
Participant Profile
Participants hail from a spectrum of professional and academic backgrounds and have an average of 12 years of work experience. A number of participants will have already obtained a master’s or doctorate degree. A snapshot of the most recent graduating class includes executives at 3M, Marriott, Microsoft, as well as non-profit organizations. With their insight and real-world experience, our participants create a rich and diverse industry landscape in the classroom.
Faculty
The Lam Family College of Business is honored to work with over 100 tenured and tenure-track faculty who are committed to excellence in teaching and innovation. As scholars and active researchers of their specific disciplines, our outstanding faculty provides participants with relevant and challenging curriculum. If you’re interested in learning more about our distinguished faculty, visit our faculty page.
Students and alumni of our MBA for Executives program work for some of the top employers in the Bay Area, including:
View the MBA for Executives flyer, which is a downloadable pdf file.
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