University Of San Francisco School Of Management Part-Time MBA Brochure

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PART-TIMEMBAGain the skills essential to becomea business leader. Advanceyour career. Transformyour life.

TheUniversity ofSan Francisco’sPART-TIME MBA PROGRAMoffers working professionals a flexible,personalized path to business leadership.Whether you want to advance in your current organizationor change fields entirely, our program has asuccessful history of helping helping workingprofessionals advance their careerswhile also balancingtheir personallives.

How will the USF Part-time MBA furtheryour professional success?Students pursue part-time MBAs with varying professional objectives.Our program is designed to align with yours, no matter what they may be. If youwant to progress in your current industry or function, our MBA program will helpyou accelerate your advancement. If you are looking to transition into a differentindustry or role, we offer unique program features to support your next steps. The USFpart-time MBA program allows you to:Earn an MBA at a pace that works for you. Complete your MBA on your own timeline, whetherthat’s in 23 months or up to five years. Our part-time program curriculum has been designed sothat working professionals can complete the MBA program in a time frame that’s comparable tothat of full-time students. Some students also apply our flexible scheduling to take time off whenthey need to—and pick up right where they left off.Attend on-campus classes in a convenient and central location. Whether you’re taking theferry from the North Bay, driving from the East Bay, or taking the train from the South Bay, ourdowntown location at 101 Howard makes it seamless for you to attend classes after work.Plus, you’ll be situated in the heart of vibrant downtown San Francisco, connecting youwith world-renowned companies and abundant networking opportunities.Be successful in sustainable and socially responsible business practices.Our program is known for training leaders who do well in business—and do good in their communities. We offer you opportunities forreflection and mentorship to facilitate thoughtful inquiry onyour development.

INTERESTED IN MAKING A CAREER CHANGE?While our Part-Time MBA is perfect for those whoBusiness Analytics prepareswant to advance their current career, we also offerstudents to be savvy andCareer Accelerator Platforms (CAPs) designedto redirect your professional path. With relevantthrive in today's data-richcoursework, hands-on consulting projects, andenvironment. We takefield-specific networking opportunities, gain theskills and confidence to change industries.students from problem-Students may participate in one of our three CAPs:framing and scraping dataHUMAN FACTORS OF BUSINESS PERFORMANCEthrough analysis, articulatingFor students interested in a career in: Changeinsight, and persuasiveManagement, Human Resources Management,Project Management, Management Consulting,recommendations. ThePeople Analyticspracticum provides a uniqueBUSINESS FINANCEFor students interested in a career in: Portfolioteam experience. There is noManagement, Private Wealth Management,better preparation for workingCorporate Finance, Financial Analysis,Credit Managementin today's tech sector.CUSTOMER SUCCESS AND INSIGHTS–Professor Thomas Grossman,For students interested in a career in: CustomerSuccess Management, Customer ExperiencePhD, Management ScienceManagement, Customer Insights Analysis,and EngineeringOperations Analysis, Product ManagementMBA CORE COURSESSAMPLE ELECTIVE COURSEWORK››Financial Accounting››Leading an Organizational Change››Business Analytics››Data Mining››Ethical Decision Making››Negotiation and Bargaining Strategy››Building and Leading Effective Teams››Predictive Analytics››Leadership Communication››Small Business Ventures››Marketing Management››Creativity and Innovation››Financial Management››Corporate Entrepreneurship››Firm and Project Valuation››Technology Enabled Operations››Marketing Analytics››Business Modeling and Design Ideation››Global Trends››Strategic Management››Big Data Strategy and Visualization

We know every studenthas different goals, interests, andpersonal commitments. That’s why ourpart-time program personalizes your MBAexperience with scheduling options, specificconcentrations, and more.OPTIONAL CONCENTRATIONSIf you want to develop specific industry skills, prepare for interviews for a particularrole, or specialize in a certain field, the part-time MBA program offers concentrationsin Finance, Marketing, Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Data Analysis and BusinessInsights, Organizational Development, and International Business.HANDS-ON GUIDANCE AND PROFESSIONAL CAREER COACHINGYour career management will include the same hands-on guidance and services thatare offered to our full-time MBA students. You’ll receive professional career coachingfrom day one, as well as on-campus recruitment and networking opportunities.EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING OPPORTUNITIESYour most transformative and valuable learning experiences will take place outsidethe classroom, engaging with mentors, collaborating with fellow students, designingreal-world projects for companies, and reflecting on your progress.Develop and deliver an Innovation Project with a company of your choice or yourcurrent employer, gaining valuable references and the hands-on project managementskills employers are looking for. Your Innovation Project will enable you to apply theconcepts from your MBA curriculum to your current professional role anddemonstrate your ability to add value to any organization.With a family of five, a demanding job, and multiplecommitments, the USF Part-Time MBA program created aspace that still allowed for critical knowledge to be gained.It is a comprehensive program and has given me a holisticunderstanding of business, making me a more impactfulbusiness partner.”–Scott Hernandez ’18, Global Head of Recruiting, StubhubMagic Johnson, businessman, activist, and retired NBAplayer, speaks at USF’s School of Management.

WORKSHOPS, CONFERENCES, AND EVENTS WITH ORGANIZATIONSLIKE SALESFORCEEarn resume-worthy credentials with Salesforce Trailhead for Students,a first-of-its-kind education partnership between USF and Salesforce thatTheprepares you for a career in the Salesforce economy. As a part-time MBAentrepreneurial,student, we also support your professional growth by providing you with ancollaborative spirit of USF andannual stipend to attend conferences of your choice.my fellow classmates empoweredme to take on unique challenges andINNOVATE FOR GOOD CONFERENCEto be unendingly inquisitive. During the PartThe annual USF Innovate For Good Conference unites businessTime MBA program, I made a careerleaders, investors, social entrepreneurs, and students to find waysswitch, excelled at my new role,that business can create positive change. Hosted in San Francisco and goingand was promoted.global in years ahead.–Elaine Chan, ’18General Manager, CommercialReal Estate at JllPEOPLE MAKE THE USF MBA EXPERIENCEBuild a personal advisory board with at least one peer and a non-USFadviser. Your board is a resource for seeking career guidance from trustedconfidants, reflecting on your goals and progress, and forming meaningfulrelationships that last beyond graduation.THE SILK SPEAKER SERIESAs the city’s oldest university, we have an established network of worldrenowned speakers and innovators.NOTABLE SPEAKERS AT USF›› Steve Wozniak, Apple cofounder›› Andrew Gordon, directing animator at Pixar›› Condoleezza Rice, 66th U.S. secretary of state›› John C. Williams, president and CEO of theFederal Reserve Bank of New York›› Myron Scholes and Robert C. Merton, originators of the Black-Scholes pricing model.

Apple Cofounder Steve Wozniak speaksat USF’s School of Management.PART-TIME MBA FAST FACTSBy the time part-time MBA students graduate from our program, many of themhave already experienced a return on their MBA investment at work.Nearly50%of all part-time MBA students received promotionsfrom their current employers while still in the program.47%of part-time MBA students received salary increaseswhile still in the program.83%of part-time MBA graduates increased their salaries byat least 20% after completing the program.How have our part-time MBA students progressed in their careers? Here are a fewexamples of the positions our students held when entering the program, and theroles they advanced to in their company by the time of graduation.First Republic Bank Student entered the part-time MBA program as a RelationshipManager Team Support Specialist; advanced to a Financial Analyst by graduation.Facebook Student entered the part-time MBA program as a Client SuccessManager; advanced to a Research Program Manager by graduation.Genentech Student enterted the part-time MBA program as a Research Associate;advanced to Senior Research Associate by graduation.Part-time MBA students have gone on to key roles in organizations including:

We’re situatedin the heart of acity that’s internationallyknown for innovation. Connectingstudents to the companies andorganizations that define the Bay Area,through experiential learning andclient-facing projects, is one of thehallmarks of the USF MBA.–Frank Fletcher,Director, MBA Programs,University of San FranciscoUSF DOWNTOWN CAMPUS101 Howard Street, Suite 500 San Francisco, CA 94105CONNECT WITH USAPPLY /MBAmanagement@usfca.eduf usfmanagementschooli bit.ly/LinkedIn-SOMt usfsomProud partner of the Yellow Ribbon programOMC9352-GSLUSF Masagung Graduate School ofManagement is accredited by the AACSB,the highest standard of achievement heldby only 5% of business schools worldwide.415.422.2221

have already experienced a return on their MBA investment at work. Nearly 50%. of all part-time MBA students received promotions from their current employers while still in the program. 47%. of part-time MBA students received salary increases while still in the program. 83% of part-time MBA graduates increased their salaries by. at least 20% .