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College of Business Administration
Specialized MBA Program

An accelerated 12-month program offering a variety of specializations
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The Specialized MBA Program at CSUSM offers an accelerated MBA designed for recent graduates of all majors, located in the heart of North County San Diego. Each specialization is developed in response to employer demand for graduates with specialized knowledge in the following areas:

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Stephen Vee Vandereb

Stephen "Vee" Vandereb
Associate Director of MBA Programs
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Accelerated Program

Full time schedule can be completed in just 12 months

Hybrid Modality

Combination of online and in-person classes

Tuition Assistance

Scholarships and graduate assistantships available

Highlights

  • No GMAT required
  • Open to all majors
  • No work experience required

Program Schedule

  • 12 month program (full-time students)
  • 24 month program (part-time working professionals)

Classes are Monday–Thursday, 5:30 PM – 8:15 PM

Full-time working professionals are strongly advised to complete the program on a part-time schedule.

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Tuition

  • $33,315 - Resident tuition including graduate tuition, campus fees, and professional fees.
  • Fall 2025 entry tuition costs $875 per unit.

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I was impressed by the caliber of professors, the rigor of the curriculum, and the overall positive experience I had in the program. If you want to expand your network, develop a strong business acumen, and increase your competitiveness in the workforce, this program is for you.

Liliane Lendvai

Operations Manager at Blair Search Partners

Liliane Lendvai

The MBA program at CSUSM truly pushed my limits to become the best version of myself. The program's faculty were the most helpful and inspirational individuals I have ever met.

Jerome Vallar

Inventory Manager at Veruca

Jerome Vallar
 

Program Deadlines

  • Applications open October 2025
 
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  • Tuesday, June 10, 2025 | 5:00–6:00 PM PST | Virtual
  • Tuesday, July 8, 2025 | 5:00–6:00 PM PST | Virtual
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