Graduate Business Admissions
The Graduate Business Programs team at the Lam Family College of Business at San Francisco State University strives to make the application and admission processes as smooth as possible for prospective graduate students who qualify for our MBA, Master of Science in Business Analytics (MSBA), and Master of Science in Accounting and Analytics (MSAA) programs.
Admission Criteria, Deadlines, Tuition & Fees, and More
For the MBA, MS in Business Analytics, and MS in Accounting and Analytics (MSAA) programs, see our Graduate Business Admission Criteria.
Applications for Spring 2027 are open!
The October 1, 2026, deadline for Spring 2027 applications has been extended to October 15, 2026.
Applications for Fall 2027 will open on October 1, 2026.
The deadline for Fall 2027 applications is May 1, 2027.
When you are ready to apply, please refer to our Graduate Business Application Checklist for step-by-step application instructions.
Workshops
Professional development workshops are offered during your required orientation day, prior to the start of the first semester, and are designed to enhance your marketability and soft skills.
Course Requirements
- Master of Business Administration (MBA)
- Master of Science in Accounting and Analytics (MSAA)
- Master of Science in Business Analytics (MSBA)
Course Waiver
If you are admitted into the MBA or MSAA program, you may be eligible to waive all 700-level graduate business courses if you received a bachelor's degree in business administration from an AACSB-accredited institution in the past seven years, and graduated with a 3.0 GPA or better in the last 60 semester/90 quarter units of coursework. You would only need to take ten (10) 800-level courses to complete the program and will receive a waiver from our office once you are officially admitted to the program.
All other applicants who have completed one or more business courses in the past seven (7) years with at least a B- or better grade, may still be eligible to waive equivalent 700-level graduate business courses. Once admitted to the program, students receive information on how to submit a course waiver form and a course syllabi for an official review of course waivers.
Tuition and fees are subject to change. For a detailed itemization of tuition, fees and payment deadlines, see the Bursar's Office.
Below are the estimated program costs for graduate students who are California residents or non-residents:
MBA and MS in Accounting and Analytics Fast-Track:
- Resident: $31,000
- Non-resident: $41,000
MBA and MS in Accounting and Analytics Flexible:
- Resident: $49,000
- Non-resident: $64,000
MS in Business Analytics:
- Resident: $31,000
- Non-resident: $41,000
Learn more about our Graduate Business Programs Tuition and Fees.
Visit the Office of Student Financial Aid to apply for financial aid.
See Lam Family College of Business Scholarship opportunities.
Sign up on Eventbrite for a Graduate Business Programs Information Session or Webinar to learn more about our programs and the admissions process, and to have all your questions answered by a member of our team.
If you have an urgent question, or cannot join one of our sessions at this time, you may:
- Send an email to: mba@sfsu.edu
- Or review our Frequently Asked Questions.
Our graduate business programs have different application steps:
MBA, MS in Business Analytics (MSBA), and MS in Accounting and Analytics (MSAA) Programs:
Visit our Graduate Business Application Checklist for step-by-step instructions.
Master of Science in Quantitative Economics (MSQE) program:
Follow the steps outlined for the MSQE program.
Graduate Certificate:
Complete an online application on Cal State Apply.
Review our in-depth FAQ covering a variety of topics, such as:
- Admissions
- Curriculum
- General questions about our programs
- Tuition and fees