Business / MBA Programs in California

Southern States University, San Diego & Orange County:
With campuses in San Diego (Fashion Valley & La Jolla), and Newport Beach in California, Southern States University is a private, accredited university serving both local and international students. As the most affordable accredited university in U.S., we focus on training business-oriented students and professionals from around the world.

- SSU degree programs are fully accredited by Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS). ACICS is the largest national accrediting organization of degree-granting institutions in the U.S. and accredit professional, technical and occupational programs.

- SSU has been awarded “Institutional Approval” status by the State of California, certifying that our institution meets the state’s stringent statutory requirements for operation.

- State approval certifies that an institution meets statutory standards for integrity, financial stability, and educational quality, including instruction by qualified faculty and the appropriate assessment of each student’s achievement prior to, during and at the end of the program.

SSU was established as an institution that brings together young aspirants from countries all around the world to study in a collaborative spirit, to serve international society, and to promote business expertise.

Our Mission: 
SSU's mission is to offer competitive and professionally-recognized academic degree programs; to serve a culturally diverse student community; and to facilitate international awareness amongst our students.

We are committed to improving our students’ career options and opportunities by meeting the global business community’s callings to broaden our students’ understanding of business fundamentals and to develop cutting-edge knowledge and skills.

On-Campus Accommodation:
On-campus residential accommodation is available throughout the year. Southern States University provides a pleasant studying environment, spacious classrooms and well-trained and dedicated instructors to help you achieve your goals.

4-year Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) Degree:

Core courses inlude:
- Accounting
- Business Foundations and Analysis
- Business Law
- Business Communications
- Introduction to Business Information Systems
- Macroeconomics
- Microeconomics
- Principles of Marketing
- Business Statistics
- Business Calculus, and more..

2-year Master of Business Administration (MBA) Program:

Core courses:
- MBA Orientation Course
- Financial Accounting
- Applied Business Research and Communication Skills
- Integrated Marketing Communications
- Managerial Economics
- Operations Management
- Statistics for Business
- Business Law
- Organizational Leadership
- Managerial Finance
- Strategic Management
- Globalization of Business
- International Economics
- International Marketing
- Global Strategy and Management
- Professional Applied Project

English Language Courses:
- Intensive English Course
- TOEFL Test Preparation
- Applied Business Skills Development (for advanced students)

Our MBA & BBA students have the flexible option of monthly payments of $350/4 weeks (plus fees: $25 library fee and $40 processing fee). Fees are related to graduation, final project, student card, etc.

Our Intensive English Program prices start at $190/4 weeks at our Fashion Valley campus.

International Student Employment Program:
SSU has accreditation approval for 2 Certificates:
Marketing (at Bachelor's level) and Business Administration (Master's level) with 3 quarters duration.

Students, who wish to, can work legally in U.S. through OPT (Optional Practical Training) full time after completing their certificate.

After one year of work, students can apply for the bachelor or master programs, and get full credit for the classes they took in the certificate program.

“I am proud to be a student at Southern States University. Having an MBA degree has always been my dream, and now I am pursuing this dream at SSU. All of our teachers are very professional, and experts in their fields. I am learning a lot from them. SSU’s career services are also extremely helpful.”
- Bora, Turkey

“SSU is one of the best schools in California, located in one of the most fascinating places in the US. The professors are very experienced, and recognized in their fields. Their teaching styles and practical approaches to problem solving are extremely helpful, and I am sure that the knowledge and skills that I acquire here will help me a lot when I start my career in business."
- Nisrag, India

“Life gives us many choices and opportunities. I have chosen to invest my future into earning a Bachelor of Business Administration at Southern States University. Every day, thanks to SSU, I feel like I am progressing closer and closer towards my goal. SSU offers the most affordable BBA and MBA programs in the United States, and there are several payment plans to choose from.”
- Michelle, Brazil