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Designed to meet the needs of busy professionals, this affordable part-time accelerated program propels graduate students to the next level in their career. MBAP students are founding businesses, funding businesses and growing startups.

Program Overview: MBAP graduate students are busy professionals, innovators and change makers. With this program you have the opportunity to grow in your current career, add value to world-class Silicon Valley companies and join fellow Alumni working with Fortune 500 companies and global corporations.

This flexible MBA allows you to choose your pace and can be completed in 28 months by taking one course per session, less time than the semester format used in our conventional MBA
program.

 

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SJSU Catalog

Program Features

1. Flexible accelerated part-time format
   Students can complete this program in 28 months by taking one course per session. Meetings are one evening per week and two Saturdays.
2. One-of-a-kind learning environment
   Experience diverse thinking and the rush of being among other inspired professionals in Silicon Valley.
3. Exciting networking opportunities
   80% of our graduate students are full-time business professionals making an impact on not only the business world, but the entire globe.
4. Passionate educators
   Learn and evolve with our faculty who are both academically trained and also individuals who have long experience in the professional world

Your Career Opportunities

Graduate students from the MBAP program work in Fortune 500 companies and/or global corporations. Other alumni entrepreneurs are founding businesses and using their expertise to help grow startups. 

• Our location in Silicon Valley gives students the opportunity to be in the heart of the tech industry and have access to the entire world. 
• Companies such as Cisco, Apple, Google and IBM post in SJSU campus’ digital career platform and also engage in on campus recruiting. 

Top jobs for MBA graduates

According to U.S. News, these are some “hot jobs,” for MBA grads: 

• Business Operations Manager
• Financial Manager
• IT Manager
• Students can also prepare for jobs of the future such as jobs that focus on environmental sustainability or help companies reinvent themselves in a Marketing Manager position. 

Success Stories

“I would absolutely recommend the MBA program at San Jose State to friends and family who are looking to advance their career.”  

Melissa Cleborne, MBA Alumna 

 

Applying to the Program

Formal admission is required for the program. The MPH

For domestic students (U.S. Citizens, Permanent Residence, and all visa holders not applying for F-1 or J-1)

For step by step instructions for domestic students click here.

• Complete your application online
• Submit your transcripts
• Submit program specific required documents

For international students (those applying or currently holding an F-1 or J-1 visa)

For step by step instructions for international students click here.

• Complete your international application online
• Submit your official transcripts (provide World Education Services evaluation for education work done outside of the U.S.)
• Check GAPE for additional document requirements for international students
• Submit program specific required documents