Master of Business Administration

Master Executive Skills for Senior Leadership Success

Develop the expertise to lead, manage, and create financial, business, and leadership careers with a flexible MBA designed for working professionals.

Estimated Annual Tuition: $13,158 (based on one academic year)

2 years
Degree Duration
39 Credit
Credit Hours

Locations: San Diego, San Jose (In-Residence)

Choose your path to Leadership Excellence

Artificial Intelligence: Learn to leverage AI tools for business strategy, risk management, and organizational transformation.

Business Administration: Develop core management skills with concentrations in organizational innovation, entrepreneurship, and strategic management.

Finance: Master financial markets, investments, analysis, and international finance for advanced financial leadership roles.

Health Care Management: Gain specialized knowledge in health care policy, ethics, community health, and operations management.

Strategic Leadership and Management in Global Business: Build expertise in team dynamics, conflict resolution, and organizational innovation for global leadership.

Program Structure

The Master of Business Administration requires 39 semester credit hours:

Core Courses: 27 credits
Concentration Courses: 12 credits

Program Duration

Typically 2 years but it can be completed sooner depending on course load.

Format Options
  • Fully online and hybrid classes
  • Eight-week accelerated course sessions
  • Multiple start dates throughout the year

Core Business Skills Include
Organizational Development and Change
Management Information Systems
Marketing Management
Capstone Business Planning Project
Operations Management
Human Resources Management
Managerial Accounting
Managerial Economics
Managerial Finance

California Miramar University transformed my career path and opened doors I never thought possible.”

Isabella Aversi – BSBA Student 24’

Program Locations

San Jose (In Residence) | San Diego

(In Residence)

San Jose

505 S Market St, San Jose, CA 95113

San Diego

3550 Camino Del Rio N. Suite #208 San Diego, CA 92108
What’s at Stake
Why Your MBA Matters
Without advanced business education, your career may plateau as organizations increasingly require advanced degrees for leadership positions.
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Career Advancement
Qualify for management analyst, financial advisor, healthcare administrator, and other high-level positions
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Leadership Development
Build the skills to lead teams effectively and ethically in complex organizations
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Global Perspective
Gain international business understanding crucial in today's interconnected economy
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Strategic Thinking
Develop analytical capabilities that drive organizational innovation and success

Advance your career!

Up skill your career with technical as well as business knowledge for today’s world.

Requires consultation with a company of your choice
Evaluates current corporate strategy
Develops a plan to improve competitive position
Integrates management and organizational knowledge
Demonstrates your ability to solve real business problems

Why Your MBA Matters

Without advanced business education, your career may plateau as organizations increasingly require advanced degrees for leadership positions.

The Capstone Project represents the summation of your work at California Miramar University and provides tangible evidence of your readiness for executive roles.

Admission Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution with minimum 2.5 GPA

Official academic transcripts

Transfer students welcome from accredited institutions

International students with equivalent education (NACES evaluation required)

English proficiency requirements for non-native speakers

Prerequisites may be required for those without business background

Prerequisite Courses (if required):

Principles of Accounting IFinancial ManagementPrinciples of Microeconomics

Career Paths and Opportunities

Our MBA graduates pursue successful careers in various fields including:

International Business
International Financial Manager Management Analyst Global Operations Director
International Business
Marketing
Technology Management
Finance
Healthcare Management

For Military Students

Dedicated advisors familiar with military educational requirements
Evaluation process for relevant military training
Accommodating class schedules and learning options

For Transfer Students

Transfer up 18 credits
Prior learning assessments
Accelerated path to completion
Seamless transition to Master's programs

Transfer credits easily

Our admissions team will work with you to ensure you get credit for what you already know, so you can focus on what you need to learn.

Frequently Asked Questions

Program Basics

What degree will I earn?

Upon successful completion of the program, you will earn a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from California Miramar University.

How many credits are required to complete the program?

The MBA program requires 39 semester credit hours, divided into:

● Core Courses: 27 credits

● Concentration Courses: 12 credits

How long does it take to complete the program?

The standard program duration is 2 years, though it can be completed sooner depending on your course load and schedule.

What format options are available?

We offer multiple learning formats to accommodate your needs:

● Online classes

● Hybrid classes

● Eight-week accelerated course sessions

● Multiple start dates throughout the year

Where are campus locations?

Our campus locations include:

● San Diego

● San Jose

Concentrations

What concentrations are available?

We offer five specialized concentrations:

● Business Administration

● Finance

● Health Care Management

● Strategic Leadership and Management in Global Business

● Artificial Intelligence

What does the Business Administration concentration focus on?

The Business Administration concentration develops core management skills with concentrations in organizational innovation, entrepreneurship, and strategic management.

What will I learn in the Finance concentration?

The Finance concentration helps you master financial markets, investments, analysis, and international finance for advanced financial leadership roles.

What does the Health Care Management concentration cover?

The Health Care Management concentration provides specialized knowledge in health care policy, ethics, community health, and operations management.

What is included in the Strategic Leadership concentration?

The Strategic Leadership and Management in Global Business concentration builds expertise in team dynamics, conflict resolution, and organizational innovation for global leadership.

What skills will I gain in the Artificial Intelligence concentration?

The Artificial Intelligence concentration teaches you to leverage AI tools for business strategy, risk management, and organizational transformation.

Is there a capstone project?

Yes, as the culmination of your MBA program, you'll complete a comprehensive Capstone Project that:

● Requires consultation with a company of your choice

● Evaluates current corporate strategy

● Develops a plan to improve competitive position

● Integrates management and organizational knowledge

● Demonstrates your ability to solve real business problems

The Capstone Project represents the summation of your work at California Miramar University and provides tangible evidence of your readiness for executive roles.

Admission Requirements

What are the basic admission requirements?

To be considered for admission to the MBA program, you need:

● Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution with minimum 2.5 GPA

● Official academic transcripts

● English proficiency (for non-native speakers)

Are there any prerequisites?

Depending on your background, you may need to complete prerequisites including:

● Principles of Accounting I

● Principles of Microeconomics

● Financial Management

Do you accept transfer students?

Yes, we welcome transfer students from accredited institutions.

What about international students?

International students with equivalent education are welcome. A NACES evaluation is required for international transcripts.

How will this degree advance my career?

The MBA program prepares you for:

● Career advancement into roles like management analyst, financial advisor, or healthcare administrator

● Leadership development to lead teams effectively and ethically in complex organizations

● Global perspective through international business understanding crucial in today's interconnected economy

● Strategic thinking capabilities that drive organizational innovation and success

Tuition and Enrollment

What is the tuition cost?

The estimated annual tuition is $13,158 (based on one academic year).

When do classes start?

Classes start every two months, providing multiple entry points throughout the year.

Is there a deadline for Summer 2025 enrollment?

Yes, Summer 2025 enrollment is closing soon with limited spots available. Contact our admissions office for the exact deadline.

How do I apply or get more information?

You can begin your journey by clicking the "Begin Your Journey" button on our website, or by contacting our admissions office directly.