MBA - Full-Time/JD

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MBA Dual Degree Programs

The University of San Francisco School of Management offers five dual degrees: MAPS/MBA (in partnership with the USF College of Arts and Sciences), MSEM/MBA (in partnership with the USF College of Arts and Sciences), MSFA/MBA, JD/MBA (in partnership with the USF School of Law), and the DDS/MBA (in partnership with UCSF School of Dentistry).

In order to be considered for a dual degree program, students must apply and be admitted to each program separately. University policy requires that all dual degree students pay the tuition rate of the program they started first throughout their dual degree coursework. A student’s cumulative GPA in all graduate coursework is listed on the student’s University transcript, with the exception of DDS/MBA students for whom only the MBA grades are calculated on the transcript. The School of Management calculates a separate cumulative GPA for the student’s MBA coursework for the purpose of evaluating academic probation, dean’s list, etc.

JD/MBA Program

The JD/MBA program is designed to give law students an in-depth knowledge of corporate business practices and the managerial skills necessary for leading large firms and organizations. The JD/MBA program provides a cost and time savings of up to 24 units. Students must earn a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 at the end of the first year in the USF School of Law in order to be eligible to apply to the Full-Time MBA program as a JD/MBA dual degree student.

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Program Learning Outcomes

Please see the Business Administration - Full-Time, MBA and the Law, JD: Full-Time / Part-Time Programs .

JD Requirements

Please contact the School of Law for the JD requirements.

MBA - Full Time Dual Degree Requirements (36 units)

Required MBA Courses (36 units)

MBA Core (24 units)

The MBA Core Courses are the nucleus of the MBA curriculum and provide innovative problem-solving skills to diagnose and solve a wide variety of managerial problems. In addition to the development of specific functional and analytical skills, the core curriculum has been uniquely designed to integrate five themes throughout each course: global perspectives, ethical perspectives, creative problem solving, leadership dynamics, and communication skills. Through the use of case studies, guest speakers, computer simulations, and faculty-student interaction, these themes merge with course content to provide a real world experience.

Horizon Core (4 units)

The Horizon Core is a distinctive and flexible component of the MBA curriculum designed to prepare students for the evolving demands of the modern business landscape. This requirement enables students to tailor their education by selecting one course from two specialized menus of offerings:

Digital Transformation: Courses in this category focus on the integration of emerging technologies into business strategies and operations. Students will explore topics such as artificial intelligence, data analytics, digital innovation, and the impact of technology on business models, gaining skills to lead in an increasingly digital world.
Sustainability: Courses in this category address environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations in business. Students will examine sustainability strategies, ethical leadership, and the role of businesses in addressing global challenges, equipping them to create value while fostering responsible growth.

The Horizon Core empowers students to deepen their expertise in these critical areas while fostering the adaptability and foresight required to thrive in complex, interconnected environments.

Global Business Practicum (2 units) optional

MBA 613 - Global Business Practicum

MBA Electives (8 units)

MBA students have the opportunity to customize their learning experience through four elective courses, allowing them to tailor their education to their professional goals and areas of interest. Electives cover a wide range of topics, including advanced business disciplines, emerging trends, and industry-specific knowledge. Students who take the Global Business Practicum course will need to complete 6 units of electives.

MBA Electives are courses starting at MBA 640 and upward.