Academics
Located smack dab in the middle of the Silicon Valley, San Jose State University鈥檚 business programs benefit from the energy and innovation of their famous surroundings. 鈥淣o place on earth is more entrepreneurial or technology-centric鈥 than SJSU, where the MBA programs boast an 鈥渋nnovative syllabus,鈥 a 鈥済lobal mindset,鈥 and a top-notch faculty from the region鈥檚 prominent industries. For MBA candidates, SJSU offers several program options: the Early Career MBA program on the main SJSU campus which includes accelerated track, full-time, and part-time tracks (the accelerated program can be completed in just a year), and the MBA for Professionals, a 鈥渇lexible program for working students,鈥 offering year-round classes in the evenings and some weekends. With accommodating teachers and a flexible schedule, the MBA for Professionals 鈥渋s an ideal program for anyone who wants an MBA, but needs to keep working full-time while getting it.鈥 A current student attests, 鈥淲hen I needed to be out of town for work the week of a final, the professor was very willing to reschedule the test for me so it wouldn鈥檛 interfere with my business trip.鈥
Delivered by a team of 鈥渨orld-class teachers鈥 and an 鈥渁ccommodating鈥 administration, the 鈥渁cademic experience is positive, effective, and worthwhile鈥 at San Jose State. Academically, the program balances 鈥渁 good mix of lectures, case studies, and assignment[s].鈥 On that note, you鈥檒l get a blend of theory and practice in the classroom, as 鈥減rofessors are very knowledgeable and have experience in both academics and industry.鈥 鈥淭eachers here are experienced in Silicon Valley trends and do their best to incorporate them into class work.鈥 Coursework is interactive, and 鈥渄iscussions in class are lively, [and] periodically include [the] latest news and trends.鈥 Friendly as well as experienced, 鈥減rofessors are very easily approachable and always try to correlate classroom learning with real-world problems as closely as possible.鈥
鈥淰alue鈥 is another important factor in many students鈥 decisions to attend SJSU. A state school, SJSU has a much lower price tag than other local programs, giving prospective MBA candidates an 鈥渁ffordable option at a respected school,鈥 without leaving the Bay Area. Unfortunately, like many public schools, budget cuts have affected San Jose State and there has been 鈥渁n increase in tuition鈥 in response. Core classes are offered on a cyclical schedule to ensure all students meet their requirements. Despite limitations, 鈥渢he administration has been wonderful and very responsive to all concerns,鈥 and students say the program runs efficiently.
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