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Fowler College of Business
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Current Rankings
Top
Veteran Friendly School
"Best-of-the-Best", U.S. Veterans Magazine, 2020
Top
Top 10 “Career Ready” Institutions
SkillSurvey, 2021
#5
Undergrad International Business
(Public), #8 Nation, U.S. News & World Report, 2022
#14
Entrepreneurship
(Public), #36 Nation, U.S. News & World Report, 2021
#35
Part-Time MBA Program
(Public), #57 Nation, U.S. News & World Report, 2023
#47
Undergraduate Business Program
(Public), #74 Nation, U.S. News & World Report, 2022
Best
On-Campus MBA Program
Top 241 in the Nation, The Princeton Review, 2022
#9
Best Online Bachelor’s in Business
Academic News, 2021
Featured Testimonials

The personal mentorship that each professor at SDSU offers, not only helped me discover
the correct career path but also better prepared me for the business industry long
term. Whether it is the campus career fairs or various networking events, the Fowler
College of Business sets its students up for success by connecting them with the right
people. I will forever value the relationships I gained as a student and now as a
proud alumni.
-Heather Doyle, ‘16, Marketing
Sales Senior Zone Supervisor, Frito Lay

I decided to major in entrepreneurship because I’ve always had a goal that one day
I want to “be my own boss.” While I do believe, as an entrepreneur, there’s a lot
of things that you have to learn from real-world experience, I thought that the opportunity
to get a degree focusing on business and entrepreneurship could help me get closer
to achieving my goal.
-Gilbran Mims, ’20, Entrepreneurship
Creator & Host of The Speak Your Mind Podcast

The MSA program at SDSU has changed and shaped my career from the first semester.
Resources like professional mentorship and job fairs exclusive to SDSU students allowed
me to step into the front lines with the best employers in the country. In my case,
that resulted in having a full-time job lined up upon graduation. My decision to attend
SDSU for graduate school has certainly yielded a high return on my investment!
-Viktorija Dorfan, ‘17, MSA
Incoming Audit Associate, KPMG

The Fowler College of Business provided me with a multi-faceted opportunity to learn;
in the classroom, from the professors’ vast professional experience, and through my
own hands-on extracurricular involvement. Each was crucial to enabling what I have
achieved today and I am so grateful for that!
-Kate Frels, ‘20, Marketing
Global Social Media Specialist, (in the Global Health Care Marketing Center) 3M

This program showed me the breadth of career paths available and provided me with
in-depth learning for the areas that interest me most.
-Brandon Goodwin, ‘20, Management Information Systems
SAP Advisory Associate, KPMG

Enriching – that’s how my SDSU experience has been! Getting MSIS from SDSU has been one of the best decisions I’ve made in my life. While working as a technical professional, I felt the need to improve myself on the business side of things and that’s when I decided to further my education. Not only did SDSU made me business wise but also taught me life skills much needed to perform my best even under the most stressful situations in the real world. I am so glad I had the best career management center I could have asked for. They were always available to help in all and any way they could. I cannot be thankful enough for all my teachers. Truly an all-inclusive, diverse culture providing high-quality learning with ample opportunities for extra-curriculars. I loved my time at SDSU.
-Rupal Jain, '16, MSIS
Product Analyst - Data Analytics, nThrive

SDSU’s MBA program is a truly immersive and collaborative experience, designed to set up each student for success in their particular career. From opportunities to interact closely with professors, build networks, and consult with small and large companies on actual projects, SDSU has created a well-rounded, thoughtful curriculum with each student’s success as its primary focus. I’d recommend the program to anyone.
-Jacob Spaid, '09, Management; '14, MBA
Attorney, Higgs, Fletcher & Mack

The lessons and skills learned during my time at SDSU guided me through my professional career in public accounting as well as in my personal life.
-Daniel Rakad, '15, Accounting
Audit Manager, Ernst & Young (EY)

Pursuing the MBA program at SDSU Fowler College of Business has been one of the best decisions I’ve made in my career. The program prepared me with the skills essential for a career in management consulting at Deloitte. In particular, professors are very attentive to each student and provide the tools required to make the best of our education. In addition, the university staff provides very valuable resources for career engagement opportunities as well as alumni networking. Finally, my classmates in the program know the importance of collaboration and teamwork. We all had very diverse backgrounds, which truly allowed me to explore and understand other industries in society.
-Enrique Schulz, ’19, MBA
Senior Consultant, Deloitte
2023 | Nation | Public | Source |
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Part-Time MBA Program | #57 | #35 | U.S. News & World Report |
2022 | Nation | Public | Source |
Part-Time MBA Program | #53 | #34 | U.S. News & World Report |
Undergraduate Business Programs | #74 | #47 | U.S. News & World Report |
International Business (undergrad) | #8 | #5 | U.S. News & World Report |
Best MBA AACSB Accredited Programs | #46 | #21 | University HQ |
2021 | Nation | Public | Source |
Part-Time MBA Program | #55 | #34 | U.S. News & World Report |
Undergraduate Business Programs | #81 | #50 | U.S. News & World Report |
International Business (undergrad) | #8 | #4 | U.S. News & World Report |
Entrepreneurship (undergrad) | #36 | #14 | U.S. News & World Report |
Online Bachelor’s in Business Administration | #9 | Academic Influence | |
2020 |
Nation | Public | Source |
Part-Time MBA Program | #81 | #54 | U.S. News & World Report |
Undergraduate Business Programs | #79 | #49 | U.S. News & World Report |
Entrepreneurship (undergrad) | #37 | #17 | U.S. News & World Report |
International Business (undergrad) | #11 | #5 | U.S. News & World Report |
Sport Business Postgraduate | #14 | #8 | SportBusiness |
2019 | Nation | Public | Source |
Top Veteran Friendly School | “Best of the best” | U.S. Veterans Magazine | |
Part-Time MBA Program | #118 | #70 | U.S. News & World Report |
Undergraduate Business Programs | #87 | #51 | U.S. News & World Report |
International Business (Undergrad) | #13 | #5 | U.S. News & World Report |
Sport Business Postgraduate | #6 | #4 | SportBusiness International |
2018 | Nation | Public | Source |
Full-Time MBA Program | #90 | #44 | Bloomberg BusinessWeek |
International Business (undergraduate) | #12 | #5 | U.S. News & World Report |
Sport Business Postgraduate | #7 | #5 | SportBusiness |
Undergraduate Business Program | #91 | #57 | U.S. News & World Report |
Part-Time MBA Program | #95 | #53 | U.S. News & World Report |
Best Bachelor's in Human Resources Degrees | #4 | #3 | College Choice |
Top Veteran Friendly School | “Best of the best” | U.S. Veterans Magazine | |
Best Online Business Degree Program | #7 | #5 | Best Colleges Website |
2017 | Nation | Public | Source |
Full-Time MBA Program | #84 | #41 | Bloomberg BusinessWeek |
Sport Business Postgraduate | #4 | #3 | SportBusiness |
Best Undergrad Marketing Program | #34 | #19 | College Choice |
35 Best Information Technology Programs | #12 | #5 | College Choice |
50 Best Value Bachelor’s in Business | #28 | #27 | Best College Values Degree Programs 2017 |
Part-Time MBA Program | #136 | #82 | U.S. News & World Report |
Undergraduate Business Program | #77 | #48 | U.S. News & World Report |
International Business (undergraduate) | #14 | #5 | U.S. News & World Report |
Top MBA Programs | “Best of the best” | Hispanic Network Magazine | |
Top MBA Programs | “Best of the best” | Professional Woman’s Magazine | |
2016 | Nation | Public | Source |
Full-Time MBA Program | #86 | #42 | Bloomberg BusinessWeek |
Part-Time MBA Program | #109 | #63 | U.S. News & World Report |
Undergraduate Business Program | #93 | #58 | U.S. News & World Report |
Entrepreneur Program (undergraduate) | #21 | #8 | U.S. News & World Report |
International Business (undergraduate) | #9 | #5 | U.S. News & World Report |
Best for Vets: Business Schools 2016 | #20 | #15 | Military Times |
MBA Programs by Salary-to-Debt Ratio | #9 | #5 | SoFi |
Top MBA Programs | “Best of the best” | Hispanic Network Magazine | |
Top MBA Programs | “Best of the best” | Professional Woman’s Magazine | |
2015 | Nation | Public | Source |
Undergraduate Business Program | #93 | #58 | U.S. News & World Report |
Undergraduate International Business Program | #10 | #5 | U.S. News & World Report |
Graduate Business Program | #87 | #50 | U.S. News & World Report |
Best Value Master's of Management Programs | #16 | #6 | Value Colleges |
Part-time MBA Program | #101 | #58 | U.S. News & World Report |
Best MBA Schools for Veterans | #17 | #12 | Military Times |
Top MBA Programs | “Best of the best” | Hispanic Network Magazine |

Arliegh Boswell, '20, Finance
Senior Account Executive, Gosite
"SDSU taught me to be bold, be courageous, and to be my best no matter how tall the task.”

Mayank Kapoor, '19, MSIS
IS Business Analyst, Amgen
"The MSIS program at SDSU has given me a lot more than I expected. I chose to pursue this degree at SDSU because the program covered a wide range of areas that I had some experience in, but wanted to expand upon. It provided me with the credentials and acumen to pursue my aspirations in the tech industry, which tremendously helped me get a job right after graduating as a Business Systems Analyst in the top Biotech company - Amgen. I really enjoyed the MSIS program at SDSU. Studying with other students from all over the world and a wide variety of professional backgrounds was a great experience for me. The small class sizes, group projects, career fairs, in-class interactions and phenomenal support from the professors was extremely valuable.”

Dominic Lucq, ‘14, SMBA
Manager, Partnership Sales, Golden State Warriors
“SDSU’s Sports MBA Program succeeds due to the institutional support students receive from program administration and professors who strive to provide real world application to curriculum.”

Shruti Namjoshi, '19, MBA
Analyst, Information Lifecycle Management
"After working in the technology industry for several years, I wished to switch my career track to being a techno-functional resource who understands both technology and business. When I decided to pursue my MBA from San Diego State University, it helped me build my career profile just the way I wanted it to be. The variety of subjects and techniques employed by the university in the MBA program developed my personality and helped me gain a deeper understanding on different topics. The professors and advisors have been very understanding, encouraging and supportive and have always guided me along the way!"

Christopher Quinley, '19, MSBA
Certified Financial Planner(TM) Professional, Liang & Quinley Wealth Management
"Getting my Master of Science in Business Administration (MSBA) with a concentration in Financial & Tax Planning has helped me in my career tremendously. It demonstrates to my clients I’ve taken the additional step to provided the highest level of financial planning recommendations possible. I’ve received great feedback from my clients and I’m grateful SDSU has a Masters degree specifically designed for financial planners."

Liam Sharkey, '19, MBA
Events Manager, San Diego Bowl Game Association
"The MBA program at SDSU was the best investments of time and money I have made in my career. With a non-business undergraduate degree, the combination of comprehensive core courses and real world experience gained over the two years was very beneficial for my career transition. Shortly after graduation I was offered a great job with a non-profit I interned for during the program. I could not be happier with my decision to become an Aztec!"

Monish Thakore, '19, MSIS
"I was positive that the MSIS program provided by Fowler College of Business would help me excel in my career and now I could say that it definitely did! The MSIS degree has given me the power of knowledge to excel in my life and career in the field of Business Analytics. The value it has created for me is immense and it landed me my current job of being a Consultant. My advice to current students is just one word – Networking! I cannot tell you how important it is. Go to each and every event organized by Fowler College of Business or by SDSU, make connections, and more importantly be in touch with the people you network with. Apart from the university events, join Meetups related to your field/career. It will help you meet people in your field and will also help you gain knowledge about the real problems out there in your field."

Alessandro Vomero, '19, MSIS
Search Language Specialist, QA Engineer, Google
"The day I decided to start the MSIS program at San Diego State University is the day I accepted one of the biggest challenges of my life. Starting a new life, with new people, new languages (both spoken and programming), far from family and lifetime affects was scary and overwhelming. During my time at SDSU I never felt abroad and thanks to the faculty members, classmates, and students I always had the support I needed especially in difficult moments. All the challenges and the struggle paired with the support received made me feel proud of being an Aztec and drove me to work in a world class tech company."