California Miramar University

Master in Business Administration and Management (Master's)

San Diego, United StatesTaught in EnglishOpen to international students

Why students choose this program

  • Taught in English
  • Tuition 70% below the typical master's
  • No application fee
  • Applications currently open

About Master in Business Administration and Management (Master's)

Tuition is Estimated annual tuition: $15,138 (based on one academic year), while applications for the Oct 2026 intake close on Oct 30, 2026.

This online MBA program is delivered in eight-week accelerated sessions with multiple start dates throughout the year. Students complete 39 credit hours, combining core business courses with specialized data analytics training. The curriculum emphasizes practical application of programming, statistical modeling, and machine learning to real business problems. Graduates develop technical and managerial skills to lead data-driven decision-making in professional settings.

Focus areas include Data Science and Analytics, Machine Learning, Optimization for Business Performance, Programming with Python, Business Intelligence, Quantitative Analysis.

The program requires 39 credit hours total, with 27 credits in core business courses and 12 credits in data analytics concentration courses. Students complete a capstone project that applies data analytics to real business challenges.

Graduates enter roles such as management analyst, financial advisor, healthcare administrator, and data-driven business strategist.

Applicants need a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution with a minimum 2.5 GPA. Required documents include official transcripts and proof of English proficiency for non-native speakers. International students must submit a NACES evaluation of their credentials.

The programme totals about 39 credit hours. Fully online and hybrid, eight-week accelerated sessions, multiple start dates throughout the year, typically completed in 2 years. For international students, tuition is well below the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 66% of applicants.

About California Miramar University

California Miramar University brings more than 20 years of higher education experience to flexible online and hybrid learning. Students can pursue certificates, associate degrees, bachelor's degrees, and master's degrees, with programs designed for those beginning their academic journey, advancing professionally, or changing careers.

Business programs cover management, marketing, finance, leadership, strategy, operations, data analytics, health care, and strategic leadership. Technology offerings include artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, business and technology, and computer information systems. Several programs connect business knowledge with AI applications, while cybersecurity study includes threat detection, risk management, network defense, cryptography, and ethical hacking. The university also offers an AI Video Tutor as a supplemental resource, separate from accredited program curricula.

San Diego is one of three California locations, alongside San Jose and La Puente. The San Diego location is at 3550 Camino Del Rio N. Suite #208. San Jose and La Puente offer in-house residence. Online programs allow students to study without attending a physical campus, while hybrid options provide another format for learners who want a combination of online and in-person education. Courses are structured for flexibility, including accelerated eight-week terms and multiple start dates throughout the year. Dedicated student advisors provide one-on-one support during the educational journey.

This program's tuition is 70% below the typical master's in the United States.

Median tuition for that cohort is24,260 USD, across 36,089 programs on Global Admissions.

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