Located on 180 acres overlooking the city of San Diego, Mission Bay and the Pacific Ocean, the University of San Diego provides a rigorous and rewarding academic environment where students and faculty are partners in learning. Dedicated to the ongoing legacy of our founders, the University of San Diego is committed to confronting humanity's urgent challenges and empowering students to live fulfilling lives as responsible, global citizens.
Knauss School of Business’s campus is part of the University of San Diego in San Diego, California. The University of San Diego’s campus is ranked among the most beautiful campuses in the US. The campus is a 180- acre location, atop a mesa, overlooking San Diego, Mission Bay, and the Pacific Ocean. The campus has distinctive Spanish Renaissance architecture, plazas, and gardens with a beautiful ocean view. The idyllic environment allows students to enjoy the outdoors while fully immersing themselves in their studies.
Knauss School of Business offers three MBA programs. The Full-Time MBA is a 17-22 month program for early-career professionals with a minimum of two years of work experience. The Evening Part-Time MBA is a 24-36 month program designed for early career working professionals. The Hybrid Part-Time MBA is a 24-36 month weekend program for busy working professionals.
Knauss School of Business is accredited by AACSB. The AACSB International (The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) accreditation represents the highest standard of achievement for business schools worldwide.
Knauss School of Business offers several MBA scholarships. This includes the Dean’s Merit Scholarships (awarded on merit, covering 51% of tuition costs), the Study Abroad Scholarships (which offers discounts for credits taken abroad and travel costs), and the Diversity Scholarships (awarded on candidates’ personal and professional backgrounds).
Knauss School of Business ensures that MBA students get plenty of real-world experience. Throughout the program, students work on real client projects with the school’s corporate partners. Additionally, MBA students conduct a semester-long consulting project for a San Diego company or an international consulting engagement in which students advise small businesses and organizations in countries as diverse as China, Brazil, Germany, and the Dominican Republic. The project is undertaken under the mentorship of the school’s expert faculty members. Last year MBA students worked on a consulting project with BMW Motorcycles in Germany.
