PART-TIME MBA
PART-TIME MBA
LE A DER SHIP, IMPAC T, A ND A P P LIC AT ION
PART-TIME MBA Be a catalyst for social change in business. The Part-Time MBA at the University of San Francisco is focused on providing you with a world-class education without compromising your life as a working professional. Through experiential learning opportunities, practitionerfocused concentrations, and a strong connection to the city’s thriving business sector, we will prepare you to build more productive and compassionate organizations.
FAST FACTS
FACULTY
Located in San Francisco’s SoMa district, one block from the Transbay Terminal and BART
“Learn from talented faculty who are leaders in their respective fields and who care deeply about your professional development.”
Two evenings per week and occasional Saturdays Small, seminar class sizes Challenging curriculum focused on applied management, ethics, and global business issues to promote positive change in business practice Career-oriented, experiential concentrations in Entrepreneurship, Finance, International Business, Marketing, and Organization Development Optional Academic Global Immersion program
— C laudia Roehl, Professor, Master of Business Administration
Our faculty bring a range of professional experience in the private sector and will greatly expand your existing knowledge of business functions and strategy. MBA faculty are dedicated to ensuring you build upon your existing strengths and talents.
CLASS PROFILE
Male 47% Female 53%
WHY THE USF MBA? Financial Services 27% Education/Nonprofit/ Government 27% Tech/Cleantech 20% Retail/Manufacturing 13% Other 13%
23-49 Age Range
31
Average Age
40%
US Domestic Minorities
Integrate and apply knowledge from a variety of disciplines in order to analyze pertinent issues that concern today’s global business environment Gain the skills to deliver strategic solutions to complex problems throughout your business Develop your leadership and communication skills and strategies Learn to formulate and execute upon strategic visions and plans Understand the changing needs of businesses and secure your contributions in developing productive and compassionate organizations Identify critical issues with regard to expanding global economies, rapidly changing technologies, and increasing concerns for ethical business
ALUMNI Join the USF MBA alumni community of diverse global learners who are at the forefront of leadership and innovation in organizations all over the world.
Name: Dawn Gleiter Grad Year: MBA ’14 Title: Asset Manager Employer: NRG Energy “The Part-Time MBA taught me that I can change my own world from here, right now. I don’t have to change companies or careers to be able to impact the future of our society.”
CAREER CONNECTIONS As part of a collaborative cohort of diverse and highly motivated working professionals, you will engage with classmates from all corners of the vibrant San Francisco business community. Our Downtown Campus is just steps away from world-respected company headquarters, such as Gap Inc., McKesson, Salesforce.com, and the ever-expanding presence of Google and Twitter, so that you can build an unparalleled professional network. Available career programming includes: Career self-sssessment tools
In addition to the companies listed above, where else are USF MBA students and alumni working?
Interview and résumé writing workshops
• Apple Inc.
Personal branding and negotiation trainings
• BlackRock
Industry advising and coaching
• Marsh USA
Connections with and visits to Bay Area companies
• Mercer Advisors
• Bank of the West • Genentech
• Pacific Gas & Electric • Tata Motors Limited • Validant
Over the last year and a half, I have changed so much. What I learn in class I put into practice at work the very next day. I present myself with much more confidence, have a stronger sense of the big picture, and understand the importance of authenticity in creating successful teams and relationships.
— Anna Kessel, MBA ’14, Disbursement Analyst
THEORY IN PRACTICE The Part-Time MBA boasts an interdisciplinary curriculum and a variety of practical real-world applications so that you can immediately implement at work what you learn today. From rapidly changing technologies to IDEO-design centered approaches, you will master the many facets of business outside of your current area of expertise to graduate a broadly experienced and visionary manager.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS Online application Transcript(s)
Two letters of recommendation
GMAT or GRE
Interview
Essay(s)
TOEFL, IELTS, or PTE Academic (as applicable)
Résumé
APPLICATION DEADLINES The Master of Business Administration will begin accepting applications for Fall 2015 as of September 2014. For details on deadlines and corresponding notification dates, please visit: usfca.edu/management/graduate
APPLY ONLINE usfca.edu/grad/applyonline
CONNECT WITH US 415.422.2221 management@usfca.edu usfca.edu/ptmba The MBA program is available at the following campus location: USF Downtown Campus 101 Howard Street, Suite 500 San Francisco, CA 94105
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