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There\u2019s a strong sense of pride here, and you feel that in many ways \u2014 from the events we host with returning alumni, to the projects we source through our alumni network, and to the ways we shape our programs, with alumni serving on our boards and actively contributing to the future direction of our educational offerings.<\/blockquote>

Frank FletcherSenior Director of MBA Programs<\/cite><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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About the University of San Francisco<\/h2>\n

Change the world from here.<\/strong> Like the city that surrounds it, the University of San Francisco offers you energy, optimism, and opportunity that you won\u2019t find anywhere else.<\/p>\n

Our Location Is Your Advantage<\/h3>\n

Our building at 101 Howard Street embodies the strength and spirit of San Francisco. We moved into this location in 2011 in order to bring our graduate management students closer to the heart of business in San Francisco. Within steps of our building are Salesforce, LinkedIn, Google, Gap Inc., Charles Schwab, Slack, the Financial District, and many more.<\/p>\n

We are equally as excited by what takes place inside the walls of 101 Howard. While the building represents great history, its function responds to all of the needs of 21st century graduate management education. It\u2019s a hub of collaboration and creativity, where ideas evolve into action, and where theory meets practical experiences.<\/p>\n

No matter where our students are in the world \u2014 or in their careers \u2014 they have access to the resources they need to achieve their goals and realize their full potential. Whether they are walking the halls or connecting virtually, they will find themselves at the center of an engaging and inclusive community.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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USF Values<\/h3>\n

At USF, we value three things in particular: cura personalis,<\/em> being people for others, and diversity in all its forms.<\/p>\n

We believe in cura personalis, meaning care for the whole person. Your mind, body, and spirit deserve equal attention and consideration.<\/div>\n
At USF, social service is as important as professional success. When you leave USF with a calling to serve others \u2014 in your career, in your community, in your life \u2014 you are proof that we are living our mission.<\/div>\n
Whatever your creed, background, culture, country, identity, and orientation, you are welcome at USF.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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About the Masagung Graduate School of Management<\/h2>\n

When you join the USF Masagung Graduate School of Management, you are joining a university committed to developing compassionate and productive leaders.<\/p>\n

Our Mission<\/h3>\n

Through rigorous management education and impactful research, from the heart of the San Francisco community, we inspire our students to cultivate their skills, lead with integrity, and serve others to promote a more just and sustainable economy.<\/p>\n

Our Vision<\/h3>\n

We will lead transformation toward a more inclusive, equitable, and prosperous world.<\/p>\n

Our Values<\/h3>\n

The Masagung Graduate School of Management provides a transformative learning experience rooted in the unique USF traditions of:<\/p>\n

Social responsibility<\/div>\n
A commitment to common good<\/div>\n
Collaborative discourse<\/div>\n
Learning as a humanizing, social process rather than a competitive exercise<\/div>\n

Our educational enterprise communicates these values to those individuals committed to conscious leadership.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Accreditations<\/h3>\n

The Masagung Graduate School of Management assures the quality of your education through accreditation by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC)<\/strong> and the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Rankings<\/h3>\n
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#6 in earnings for graduates of business programs<\/p>\n

Department of Education, 2024<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Best value in the top 50 percent<\/p>\n

U.S. News & World Report,<\/em> 2024<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

#2 in university in the nation for student ethnic diversity<\/p>\n

U.S. News & World Report,<\/em> 2024<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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