The University
University of San Francisco
School of Business and Management
Designated as one of “America’s Best Colleges” by U.S. News & World Report and one of the nation’s “Best 368 Colleges” by The Princeton Review, the University of San Francisco (USF) has earned a reputation for academic excellence. Underlying that distinction is a commitment to educating the “whole person” — mind, body and soul.
USF’s highly successful graduates are a testament to the university’s outstanding academic programs. Among its many notable alumni are Paul Otellini, President and CEO of Intel Corporation; Dominic Tarantino, former Chairman of Price Waterhouse World Firm (now PricewaterhouseCoopers); Pete Rozelle, former Commissioner of the National Football League; Thiraphong Chansiri, President of Thai Union Frozen Products Plc; and Pulitzer Prize winner Foster Church.
Educating Minds and Hearts to Change the World
The University of San Francisco is committed to becoming internationally recognized as a premier Jesuit Catholic, urban university with a global perspective and a mission of educating leaders who will fashion a more humane and just world. It was established in 1855 as San Francisco’s first institution of higher education and has grown to become the city’s largest independent university campus, covering 55 acres on a hilltop near Golden Gate Park, where it overlooks downtown San Francisco and the Pacific Ocean.
USF is home to more than 8,500 students with diverse ethnic, religious, social and economic backgrounds, representing virtually every state and more than 65 foreign countries. This unique demographic mix offers a multicultural perspective few other universities can match, allowing students to experience new ideas, move beyond their usual boundaries and explore new ways of thinking.
More than 1,500 students are currently enrolled in the university’s School of Business and Management, which includes the Masagung Graduate School of Management and the McLaren Undergraduate College of Business. Dedicated to preparing men and women for leadership positions in the public and private sectors, the School of Business and Management has been recognized by The Aspen Institute Center for Business Education for integrating social and environmental stewardship issues into its MBA program.
Cheer for the Dons!
With 14 NCAA varsity sports programs, including championship men’s basketball and soccer programs, the University of San Francisco gives its students and supporters plenty to cheer about. The Dons have a long history of athletic success, with a number of athletes going on to successful careers in Major League Baseball, Major League Soccer, the North American Soccer League, the National Basketball Association and the National Football League. Click here for the latest news about the Dons.
Accreditation
The University of San Francisco is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC), and was unconditionally reaffirmed for the maximum seven years during its most recent review. A founding member of WASC’s antecedent, the Western College Association (WCA), USF was first accredited in 1950.
USF’s School of Business and Management is accredited by AACSB International (the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business), the premier accrediting body for business schools. The Masagung Graduate School of Management’s MBA program was granted accreditation in 1981, while the McLaren College of Business has held AACSB accreditation since 1953.