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    University of California-San Diego

    Full-Time Master of Business Administration

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    San Diego, USMBAIn-person21 months
    STEM-OPT
    $124,550.00
    Tuition
    over 21mo
    40.5%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    48
    Cohort
    students
    92
    Credits
    $200.00
    App fee

    Full-Time Master of Business Administration at University of California-San Diego is a 92-credit, 21-month, in-person MBA program based in San Diego, US. Tuition is $124,550 and the program is STEM-OPT eligible for international students.

    About the program

    The Full-Time MBA program provides business education with a focus on innovation, entrepreneurship, and analytics, integrating coursework from UC San Diego's science and technology disciplines.

    Focus: coursework
    QS Global MBA 2025: 151 | #1 in San Diego U.S. News & World Report Best Business Schools 2024-25

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2026
    Jun 1, 2026

    Standardized tests

    GRE
    optional
    Min test optional; no minimum
    GMAT
    optional
    Min test optional; no minimum
    TOEFL
    required
    Min university-wide minimum 85 iBT; competitive above 100
    IELTS
    required
    Min university-wide minimum Band Score 7

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT + 24 months STEM OPT (US)

    $116,430.00
    Avg starting salary

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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Essays

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Full-Time Master of Business Administration at University of California-San Diego cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Full-Time Master of Business Administration at University of California-San Diego is $124,550 across 92 required credits.
    Is Full-Time Master of Business Administration at University of California-San Diego online or in-person?
    Full-Time Master of Business Administration at University of California-San Diego is offered in-person.
    How long does Full-Time Master of Business Administration at University of California-San Diego take to complete?
    Full-Time Master of Business Administration at University of California-San Diego is structured around 21 months and 92 credits.
    Is Full-Time Master of Business Administration at University of California-San Diego STEM-OPT eligible?
    Yes - Full-Time Master of Business Administration at University of California-San Diego is STEM-OPT designated, allowing international graduates to extend their post-completion OPT for up to 36 months total.
    How competitive is Full-Time Master of Business Administration at University of California-San Diego?
    Full-Time Master of Business Administration at University of California-San Diego reports an acceptance rate of approximately 40.5%.