
Business Administration
Master of Business Administration
Jessup University’s Master of Business Administration (MBA) program empowers confident, purpose-driven leaders to excel in today’s global marketplace. Grounded in a Christ-centered ethical framework, it seamlessly integrates real-world business practices with a focus on leadership, integrity, and lasting impact.
Offering concentrations in high-growth areas such as artificial intelligence (AI), business analytics, and accounting, the curriculum equips students with the practical, data-driven skills necessary for leadership roles. Students engage in dynamic, experiential learning with faculty who bring real-world expertise from fields like banking, global real estate development, and technology. This hands-on approach ensures students are ready to lead with strategic insight and make ethical, informed decisions in both for-profit and nonprofit sectors.
Rocklin & Portland MBA Programs
San Jose MBA Program
About the Program
Graduates of a Jessup MBA will be prepared to be:
Ethical and Purpose-Driven Leaders: Equipped with a Christ-centered ethical framework, students lead with integrity, respect, and a passion for transforming organizations and communities.
Skilled Decision Makers: Armed with practical business knowledge, students develop the ability to analyze complex issues and make informed decisions using both quantitative and qualitative tools.
Innovative and Strategic Thinkers: Focused on innovation, students learn to think strategically and creatively, preparing them to lead teams across diverse environments and industries.
Effective Communicators and Collaborators: With a focus on soft skills, students enhance their communication and collaboration abilities, fostering teamwork and achieving business objectives.
Global, Transformational Leaders: Students are prepared to lead with a global perspective, combining a heart for Christ, a love for people, and a pioneering spirit to impact industries and communities.
Adaptable and Agile Professionals: Ready to thrive in diverse settings, graduates are prepared for roles in sectors such as healthcare, nonprofits, government, and global corporations.
Technologically Savvy: With a focus on AI, students gain skills to harness data-driven insights, optimize decision-making processes, and lead innovation.
Data-Driven Decision Makers: The business analytics concentration equips students to make sound, fact-based decisions in a data-rich business environment.
Financially Literate Leaders: The accounting track prepares students for leadership roles in finance, equipping them with the financial acumen needed to drive organizational success.
Rocklin & Portland MBA Emphases – 9 units (Optional):
Accounting
AI
Business Analytics
Rocklin Program Courses
- Core Courses (33 units)
- Principled Leadership
- Microeconomics for Managers
- Graduate Research Methods/Project
- Accounting & Financial Analysis
- Technology and Innovation
- Finance & Data Analytics
- Operations & Supply Chain Management
- Marketing Strategy
- Global Environment of Business
- Entrepreneurship
- Strategic Decision Making
To view all courses and course descriptions, please see our current Academic Catalog.
San Jose MBA Concentration – 9 units (Optional):
Accounting
San Jose Program Courses
- Core Courses (36 units)
- BUS500 | Principled Leadership and Ethics
- BUS540 | Managerial Economics
- BUS541 | Management Accounting
- BUS542 | Corporate Finance
- BUS570 | Global Operations and Supply Chain Management
- BUS571 | International Business
- BUS580 | Leadership and Change
- BUS620 | Global Marketing Strategy
- BUS690 | Strategic Planning
- BUS670 | Innovation and Technology
- BUS681 | Project Management
- BUS682 | Entrepreneurial Management
- Applied Project (2 units)
- BUS698a | Applied Entrepreneurship Project I
- BUS698b | Applied Entrepreneurship Project II
- Accounting Concentration (9 units): Students have the option of the first 3 or second 3 courses.
- ACCT501 | Ethics for Accounting Professionals
- ACCT610 | Accounting Information Systems
- ACCT644 | Advanced Federal Taxation
- ACT549 | Advanced Auditing
- ACCT545 | Advanced Financial Reporting
- ACCT547 | Financial Statement Analysis
To view all courses and course descriptions, please see our current Academic Catalog.
Admissions Requirements
- A bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university
- Official transcripts
- A minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. GPA’s of 2.5-2.99 will be considered with two letters of recommendation (academic and professional)
- Resume reflecting at least 3-5 years of professional work experience
- GMAT or GRE not required but encouraged to strengthen you application (scores < 5 years)
- Completed Graduate Application
- Essay: Tell us about your path to business school, (including your work history) and your future plans. How will the Jessup University experience help you along this journey? What is your motivation for pursuing an MBA now, and how will Jessup University help you achieve your goals? (approx. 500 words)
- Letter of recommendation only if requested by the admissions committee (GPA’s less than 3.00)
- Interview if requested by the admissions committee
- TOEFL Required
Our mission in the School of Business is to develop transformational stewards to impact business and society.
FACULTY
Jessup’s dedicated community of faculty, both full-time and adjunct, are here to walk alongside you, equipping you with the knowledge and values you’ll need to establish a meaningful career, grow spiritually, and succeed in all areas of your life. Learn more about our full-time faculty.
Associate Dean – School of Business; Director of Graduate Studies
Manuel Salazar III, EdD, MBA, CPA
Associate Dean – School of Business; MAcc Director
Program Director – MBA & MSCS Programs (San Jose); Professor
Associate Professor – School of Business
Associate Professor – School of Business
Associate Professor – School of Business
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