Earn your MBA in San Diego's innovation economy
Step into leadership, build analytical instincts, and gain a lifelong network with a STEM-designated MBA from UC San Diego's Rady School of Management.
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Big university resources, with a community-driven cohort
You'll benefit from UC San Diego's research powerhouse facilities, and your faculty and peers will know you by name inside and outside the classroom.
Where business students meet business leaders
Network with nearby top employers across biotech, health, finance and software that are active on campus and just around the corner.
Classroom-to-boardroom expertise
Consult for the companies you want to work for after graduation, build relationships with the biotech corridor, and learn how to utilize AI for business strategy.
Learn by doing
Our MBA curriculum includes hands-on experience, giving you exposure to what companies face today and opportunities to network with major employers. Every student completes an Immersive Consulting project with a real company sponsor.
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U.S. News & World Report, 2026
#1
MBA in San Diego, California
#6
Top public university (UC San Diego overall)
#7
Best business school in California
“The quality of professors and small class size at Rady are incredible. Professors really go out of their way not just to ensure that you are learning, but also to help you pinpoint the best cross-section between the class material, your interests, and potential career opportunities.”
Langley Barth, MBA ’22
Product Marketing Manager at Intuit
Your gateway to leadership
Career outcomes
Get to know our dedicated Career Management Center, complete with employer partnerships and personalized coaching from day one.
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Student experience
Join a close-knit cohort in sunny San Diego.
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- Coffee chat with admissions
- Class visit day
- One-on-one advising sessions
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