San Diego State University (Fowler) Business School

San Diego State University (Fowler) Full-Time MBA Program

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Graduate School (Business) • San Diego, CA • 

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San Diego State University (Fowler) Business School Overview

The Fowler College of Business at San Diego State University (Fowler) offers these departments and concentrations: accounting, entrepreneurship, finance, general management, health care administration, international business, marketing, management information systems, production/operations management, real estate, sports business, supply chain management/logistics, and tax. Its tuition is part-time: $9,724 per year (in-state); part-time: $17,852 per year (out-of-state); specialty master's: $9,724 per year (in-state); and specialty master's: $17,852 per year (out-of-state).

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At-a-Glance

School Type

Public

Enrollment (ALL Programs)

296

Programs Offered:

Full-time MBA, Part-time MBA, Specialty Masters

San Diego, CA, 92182-8228

From the School

The Fowler College of Business at San Diego State University educates and empowers students to build a set of leadership, analytical thinking, teamwork, and communication-based skills to succeed in today's dynamic business environment.

Ranked by U.S. News & World Report (2022) among the top 50 public undergraduate business schools and top 40 for public part-time MBA, the Fowler College of Business is composed of five academic units: the Charles W. Lamden School of Accountancy and the departments of finance, management, management information systems, and marketing.

The Fowler College of Business offers a variety of graduate programs to serve students as business professionals and improve their managerial and leadership skills. Programs range from a full-time and nationally ranked part-time MBA program to the Master of Science in Global Business Development (MSGBD), a first-of-its-kind degree program that focuses on international business, emphasizing global sales and business development. Additional programs include Master of Science in Accounting (MSA), MSIS /MSCM (Master of Science in Information System and in Cybersecurity Management), the MSBA-FTP (Financial and Tax Planning), and Sports MBA. Fowler also offers a Tax Certificate and Data Certificate.

Highlights:

  • The Fowler College of Business offers numerous graduate programs, including MBA, Sports MBA, and M.S. in Accountancy (MSA), Master of Science in Information Systems (MSIS), Master of Science in Cybersecurity Management (MSCM), Master of Science in Global Business Development (MSGBD) and a Master of Science in Business Administration (MSBA) with a concentration in financial and tax planning.
  • The Fowler College of Business' part-time MBA program is ranked No. 34 for public universities and No. 53 in the nation according to U.S. News & World Report's 2022 college rankings.
  • The Fowler College of Business has more than 82,000 alumni, with more than 33,000 Fowler alumni living in San Diego County.
  • The Fowler College of Business (founded in 1955) and the Charles W. Lamden School of Accountancy (founded in 1982) are both accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).

The Fowler College of Business MBA program offers a flexible schedule, hands-on learning experiences, and a full range of specializations, allowing students the opportunity to customize their MBA while getting real-world experience.

The Fowler College of Business at San Diego State University educates and empowers students to build a set of leadership, analytical thinking, teamwork, and communication-based skills to succeed in today's dynamic business environment.

Ranked by U.S. News & World Report (2022) among the top 50 public undergraduate business schools and top 40 for public part-time MBA, the Fowler College of Business is composed of five academic units: the Charles W. Lamden School of Accountancy and the departments of finance, management, management information systems, and marketing.

The Fowler College of Business offers a variety of graduate programs to serve students as business professionals and improve their managerial and leadership skills. Programs range from a full-time and nationally ranked part-time MBA program to the Master of Science in Global Business Development (MSGBD), a first-of-its-kind degree program that focuses on international business, emphasizing global sales and business development. Additional programs include Master of Science in Accounting (MSA), MSIS /MSCM (Master of Science in Information System and in Cybersecurity Management), the MSBA-FTP (Financial and Tax Planning), and Sports MBA. Fowler also offers a Tax Certificate and Data Certificate.

Highlights:

  • The Fowler College of Business offers numerous graduate programs, including MBA, Sports MBA, and M.S. in Accountancy (MSA), Master of Science in Information Systems (MSIS), Master of Science in Cybersecurity Management (MSCM), Master of Science in Global Business Development (MSGBD) and a Master of Science in Business Administration (MSBA) with a concentration in financial and tax planning.
  • The Fowler College of Business' part-time MBA program is ranked No. 34 for public universities and No. 53 in the nation according to U.S. News & World Report's 2022 college rankings.
  • The Fowler College of Business has more than 82,000 alumni, with more than 33,000 Fowler alumni living in San Diego County.
  • The Fowler College of Business (founded in 1955) and the Charles W. Lamden School of Accountancy (founded in 1982) are both accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).

The Fowler College of Business MBA program offers a flexible schedule, hands-on learning experiences, and a full range of specializations, allowing students the opportunity to customize their MBA while getting real-world experience.

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Admissions

Apr. 01

US Application Deadline

N/A

Acceptance Rate

Application fee

$70

Test-optional admissions

No

Admissions Website

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San Diego State University (Fowler) Admissions

Application deadlines:
Program
U.S. Residents
International
Full-time MBA
04/01 u.s. residents, 04/01 international
04/01
04/01
Specialized programs
02/01 u.s. residents, 02/01 international
02/01
02/01
Applicants
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Percent of new entrants providing GMAT scores

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Students from the Master of Science in Global Business Development (MSGBD) program at the Fowler College of Business recently visited Bacau, Romania where they met with the PVC and aluminum company, Barrier Romania. The visit supports students on their capstone projects, as they collaborate with Barrier on actionable insights for global expansion into the US Market. International travel is a major piece of what sets the MSGBD program apart. To learn more about the program, click the link in our bio.

1 week ago

Tianyi Zhu, a student in the Master of Science in Cybersecurity Management (MSCM) program at the Fowler College of Business was awarded the 2024 – 25 Master’s Research Scholarship by the university’s College of Graduate Studies. “I plan to use the funding to gain a better understanding of developing AI and machine learning applications that improve cyber defense systems, with a specific focus on data poisoning attacks.” Click the link in our bio to learn more about Zhu’s research.

2 weeks ago

This past weekend a record 2,538 students graduated from the Fowler College of Business. We could not be more proud of their academic accomplishments and achievements. Join us in congratulations as we wish them well on their future endeavors!⭐🎓

3 weeks ago
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San Diego State University (Fowler)

Students from the Master of Science in Global Business Development (MSGBD) program at the Fowler College of Business recently visited Bacau, Romania where they met with the PVC and aluminum company, Barrier Romania. The visit supports students on their capstone projects, as they collaborate with Barrier on actionable insights for global expansion into the US Market. International travel is a major piece of what sets the MSGBD program apart. To learn more about the program, click the link in our bio.

1 week ago
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San Diego State University (Fowler)

Tianyi Zhu, a student in the Master of Science in Cybersecurity Management (MSCM) program at the Fowler College of Business was awarded the 2024 – 25 Master’s Research Scholarship by the university’s College of Graduate Studies. “I plan to use the funding to gain a better understanding of developing AI and machine learning applications that improve cyber defense systems, with a specific focus on data poisoning attacks.” Click the link in our bio to learn more about Zhu’s research.

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Full-Time MBA Cost

$9,724

Annual Cost*

Tuition & Fees (In-State/Out-of-State)

$9,724 / $17,852

Room & Board, Books, and Misc

N/A

Financial Aid Available?

No

San Diego State University (Fowler) Cost

Tuition:
Type
Cost
specialty master's
$9,724 per year (in-state) cost
$9,724 per year (in-state)
specialty master's
$17,852 per year (out-of-state) cost
$17,852 per year (out-of-state)
Required fees (full-time)
N/A
Percentage with debt (full-time MBA program)
Average indebtedness (full-time MBA program)

Student Population

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Graduate Enrollment

Graduate Enrollment

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Total Enrollment

296

Full-Time Degree-Seeking Students

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San Diego State University (Fowler) Student Body

Gender distribution
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Student diversity (Full-time)
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Academics

Department Concentrations

PROGRAM

  • accounting
    entrepreneurship
  • finance
    general management
  • health care administration
    international business
  • marketing
    management information systems
  • production/operations management
    real estate
  • sports business
    supply chain management/logistics
  • tax

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San Diego State University (Fowler) Academics

Types of MBA programs offered
Part-time evenings and weekends
Departments with highest MBA demand
Full-time program academic coursework requires an international trip

Career & Salary

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San Diego State University (Fowler) Career and Salary

Specialty Master's Admissions

Feb. 01

US Application Deadline

N/A

Acceptance Rate

Application fee

$70

Test-optional admissions (Specialty)

Yes

Admissions Website

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Specialty Master's Students

194

Specialty Master's Enrollment

Minority Students

96

International Students

45

San Diego State University (Fowler) Student

Gender distribution (Specialty):

Female49.5%
Male50.5%
Student diversity (Specialty):

50%

Minority Enrollment

50%

Minority Enrollment

27.3%

White

24.7%

Hispanic

23.2%

International

12.4%

Asian

6.2%

Two or more races

5.2%

Pacific Islander

1%

Black

0%

American Indian

0%

Unknown

Not Specified is not included in this breakdown due to an enrollment of 0%.

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