If you’re thinking about getting your MBA or another master’s degree in business, there is nowhere like San Diego. It’s a city with world-class universities, a diverse economy and a leading innovation scene, all infused with an enviable, coastal lifestyle.
Earning a graduate business degree in San Diego means being at the forefront of innovation. This city leads the world in biotechnology, clean technology, sports innovation, defense technology and telecommunications. It’s home to companies that sequence the human genome, invent the Internet of Things and facilitate global mobility.
At the University of San Diego’s Knauss School of Business, we’re proud to help our students grow and advance their careers in this incredibly vibrant location. San Diego is not just our home; we see it as a unique proving ground for our students to become global business leaders dedicated to ethical conduct and compassionate service.
So, ready to envision your life in San Diego? We created this guide for you. Read on to find out why studying, living and working here is an experience like no other.
70 miles of spectacular beach coastline. 300 days of sunshine per year.
#2 Best City in the U.S. Conde Nast Traveler, 2023. #9 Best U.S. City for Startups, Startup Savant, 2024.
In 2024, Niche ranked San Diego as an awesome place to live, giving it an overall grade of A.
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