MASTERS 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: $15,138 (based on one academic year)
2 years Degree Duration | 39 Credit Credit Hours
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
Program Locations
San Diego
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.
Career Advancement
Qualify for in-demand roles combining business acumen and AI expertise.
Leadership Development
Build the skills to lead teams effectively and ethically in complex organizations.
Global Perspective
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.
Elevate Your Career
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.
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
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
- Financial Management
- Principles of Microeconomics
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 to 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
Upon successful completion of the program, you will earn an Master of Business Administration (MBA) from California Miramar University.
The MBA program requires 39 credit hours.
The standard program duration is 2 years, though it can be completed sooner with a transfer credit evaluation.
We offer flexible classes designed for your busy schedule, including:
- Online options
- Hybrid formats
- Multiple start dates throughout the year
Our locations include:
- San Diego
- La Puente
- San Jose
Concentrations
We offer five specialized concentrations:
- Business Administration
- Finance
- Health Care Management
- Strategic Leadership and Management in Global Business
- Artificial Intelligence
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
To be considered for admission to the MBA program, you need:
- High school diploma or equivalent with minimum 2.5 GPA
- Official academic Bachelor transcripts
- English proficiency (for non-native speakers)
- Maximum transfer of 90 credit hours
- Prior learning assessments
- Accelerated path to completion
Tuition & Enrollment
The estimated annual tuition is $15,138 (based on one academic year).
Classes start every two months, providing multiple entry points throughout the year. Classes start every two months, providing multiple entry points throughout the year.
You can begin your journey by clicking the "Begin Your Journey" button on our website, or by contacting our admissions office directly.
Yes, our academic calendar consists of six class sessions that span across eight week courses.
Attached are the following deadlines:
- Summer 1: May 1, 2026
- Summer 2: June 26, 2026
- Fall 1: August 28, 2026
- Fall 2: October 30, 2026
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Transform your career with skills employers demand!
Our graduates don’t just earn degrees—they land opportunities. Applications for our Summer and Fall 2026 programs are now being accepted.
Limited enrollment to ensure personalized attention and optimal learning outcomes.*
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Upcoming Deadlines
We offer spring and fall start dates for our most popular programs.
Summer 2 Enrollment Deadline: June 26, 2026
Fall 1 Enrollment Deadline: August 28, 2026
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