Best MBA programs in California 2024/2025  

183 MBA programs in California

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Find out which MBA in California is right for your career. Check the schools' profiles for information on MBA courses including study options, tuition, costs, duration and admission requirements. Find programs that follow the international accreditation standards of AACSB, AMBA, or EQUIS.


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  • MD/MBA
    Stanford

     A combined degree program offered in partnership with the Stanford School of Medicine.

  • MS Environment & Resources/MBA
    Stanford

     A joint degree program offered in conjunction with the Stanford School of Earth, Energy and Environmental Sciences.

  • MBA/MS in Computer Science
    Stanford

     A joint degree program offered in partnership with the Computer Science department.

  • MPP/MBA
    Stanford

     The joint degree program allows students to simultaneously pursue an MBA from Stanford GSB and an MPP degree from the Public Policy Program at the School of Humanities and Sciences.

  • MA Education/MBA
    Stanford

     A joint degree program with Stanford Graduate School of Education.

  • JD/MBA
    Stanford

     A joint degree program with Stanford Law School (SLS).

  • Stanford MBA
    Stanford
  • MBA/MS in Electrical Engineering
    Stanford

     A joint degree program offered int partnership with the Electrical Engineering department.


  • MBA/MA in Global Studies
    Berkeley
  • JD/MBA
    Berkeley

     A dual degree program in partnership with the UC Berkeley's School of Law or UC Hastings College of the Law in San Francisco.

  • MBA for Executives
    Berkeley

     Classes meet every three weeks, Thursday through Saturday.

  • Evening & Weekend Berkeley MBA
    Berkeley

     Two Schedule Options are offered. Evening Schedule: classes are held Monday through Thursday from 6:00 pm to 9:30 pm, with a 45-minute break. Weekend Schedule: classes are held Saturdays with two 15-minute class breaks and one 60-minute break for a catered lunch.

  • Full-time MBA
    Berkeley
  • MBA/MPH
    Berkeley

     A dual program offered in conjunction with the UC Berkeley School of Public Health.


  • UCLA – NUS Executive MBA
    Los Angeles, Shenzhen, Bangalore, Singapore, Shanghai, New Delhi

     Graduates earn two MBA degrees from UCLA and Universidad Adolfo Ibáñez Escuela de Negocios.

  • MBA/Master of Urban and Regional Planning
    Los Angeles
  • MBA/Master of Public Policy (MPP)
    Los Angeles
  • MBA/Master of Public Health (MPH)
    Los Angeles
  • MBA/Master of Nursing
    Los Angeles
  • MBA/Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS)
    Los Angeles
  • MBA/Master of Latin American Studies
    Los Angeles
  • MBA/MS in Computer Science
    Los Angeles
  • MBA/DDS
    Los Angeles
  • MBA/MD
    Los Angeles
  • MBA/JD
    Los Angeles
  • Executive MBA
    Los Angeles, online

     A two-year program designed for mid-career executives.

  • Fully Employed MBA
    Los Angeles, online (blended)

     A three-year program designed for emerging managers who wish to pursue an MBA while working full time. A fast-track enables students to finish the program in 27 months. The FEMBA Flex study option blends online and on-campus learning environments.

  • Full-time MBA
    Los Angeles

  • Full-time MBA
    Orange

     Daytime classes meet Monday through Thursday.

  • MBA/MS in Food Science
    Orange

     A combined degree program offered in partnership with the Schmid College of Science and Technology.

  • MBA/MFA in Film and Television Producing
    Orange

     A three-year combined degree program offered in collaboration with the Lawrence and Kristina Dodge College of Film and Media Arts.

  • MBA/JD
    Orange

     A dual degree program offered in collaboration with the ABA accredited Fowler School of Law.

  • Flexible MBA
    Orange

     A part-time program that offers courses in the day or evening from Monday through Thursday.

  • Executive MBA
    Orange

     A program aimed at mid-career managers and executives that features three residential modules. Classes meet weekly on Thursday evening and Saturday morning.

  • Accelerated MBA (4+1)
    Orange

     A program for current Chapman University undergraduates. The MBA can be completed in just one additional year including summer.


  • Executive MBA
    Irvine, Los Angeles, Malibu, San Jose

     Classes meet once every three weeks, Friday afternoons/evenings, Saturday mornings/afternoons.

  • Accelerated Full-Time MBA
    Malibu

     A one-year full-time program that offers two tracks to complete the degree in 12 months or 15 months.

  • Presidents and Keys Executive MBA
    Irvine, Los Angeles, Malibu

     classes meet approximately once each month, usually at the Villa Graziadio Executive Center in Malibu.

  • Full-time MBA
    Calabasas, Encino, Los Angeles, Malibu, online
  • Fully Employed MBA
    Calabasas, Encino, Irvine, Los Angeles, online (blended)

     The fast-track option enables select candidates to waive up to three core course from the curriculum and finish the program in 20 months.