California School of Management & Leadership – Alliant University

History

Alliant’s California School of Management & Leadership is part of Alliant University, which was created in 2001 by the merger of The California School of Professional Psychology and United States International University. One of the university’s primary missions is preparing students to be part of an increasingly global and diverse workforce. The program is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC).

Location(s)

Alliant’s California School of Management & Leadership is headquartered at the university’s 120-acre campus in the San Diego suburbs, about 15 miles from downtown San Diego. Besides the San Diego campus, the Alliant MBA is also offered at the university’s campuses in San Francisco, Irvine and Fresno, as well as online.

The main ASM facility is located less than 20 miles from the San Diego International Airport.

Faculty

Alliant’s California School of Management & Leadership has seven core faculty members. Faculty members have earned Ph.D.s from such prestigious institutions as Columbia University and New York University.

Student Body

Most recent figures state that about 3,662 students overall study at Alliant’s San Diego campus, with 3,284 of those students enrolled in graduate programs. The total Alliant University student body includes 63% percent identifying as female, and 25% are from international countries or represent minority groups. The program boasts over 45,000 MBA alumni and averages an intake of 50 students per year.

MBA Degree Offerings

At its San Diego campus, Alliant’s California School of Management & Leadership offers an MBA program with evening classes geared toward working professionals. MBA classes are also offered at Alliant’s San Francisco, Irvine and Fresno campuses. Additionally, students can study toward their Alliant MBA entirely online.