The MBA for Executives at San Francisco State University has been a leading program for almost 20 years, offering a top-ranked business education of unmatched value to leaders from a wide range of industries.
Accelerate your career advancement as a responsible business leader in this cohort of working professionals.
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 sharpen my business skills and apply my experience on a global level
Program Features
- 24-month, part-time program with weekend classes twice a month
- Downtown San Francisco location
- Distinguished faculty and rigorous curriculum
- Small classes comprised of experienced professionals
- Speaker series and networking opportunities
- Career Services and Professional Development workshops and support
- GMAT/GRE waived for admissions
Top 10 Best
Salary-To-Debt Ratio of
MBA Programs
-SoFi
Small Class Sizes
Average 20 students
per class
Top 5 Most
Diverse University
-Wall Street Journal
Unmatched Value in
San Francisco
"The MBA program was a great cohort and a strong program. I learned a lot because I was directly and immediately applying the things I learned to real-world issues at work.”
-Stephen Gillett (MBA, '06), former CEO and Co-Founder of Chronicle, an Alphabet Company.
Cohort Structure
Our cohort structure facilitates the development of strong classroom relationships that blossom into a long-lasting professional network. By engaging 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 enables students to not only develop their individual skills, but also to view the business world from a variety of perspectives through collaboration. Cohort members stay in touch long past graduation, supporting one another as they progress in their careers.
Class Hours and Location
MBA for Executives classes meet every other weekend on Friday and Saturday. Classes are held at the San Francisco State University Downtown Campus, conveniently located in the heart of the San Francisco's vibrant business community.
Curriculum
The MBA for Executives 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 120 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:
Program Admissions
Sign up to attend an Information Session to learn more about our program and speak with an admissions representative or contact us at emba@sfsu.edu for immediate questions. If you’re ready to apply, visit our Graduate Programs Application Checklist.
Fall 2021 Application Period
Your online application, application fee, and required documents must be submitted for admissions to our programs prior to the deadline. We encourage early submission of application.
| Application Filing Period: October 1, 2020 through May 15, 2021 |
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Round 1 deadline: January 15, 2021 Round 2 deadline: March 15, 2021 Round 3 deadline: May 15, 2021 |
