As part of the California State University system, Sacramento State offers the lowest available tuition and fees for an AACSB-accredited iMBA program in the Sacramento region.

Program Cost

The total cost for the program is $825 per unit or $29,700. The program will be billed in installments per class and a fee schedule will be provided for you based on the admission term. Books and course materials are not included. The tuition is the same for California residents and non-residents. The Online iMBA program is not open to international students.

CSU Employees: The Online iMBA is considered self-support (i.e. Extended Education) and is not eligible for the CSU Employee Fee Waiver and Reduction Program.

Loans (Financial Aid)

We encourage you to apply for financial aid by completing your FAFSA application and to visit the Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships webpage to learn more about this process.

Federal student loans are available to most students regardless of income and provide a range of repayment options, including loan forgiveness benefits, which private educational loans are not required to provide. You can find more information here.

Scholarships

At this time, no merit scholarships are available to new students. The following are some available scholarships:

• CBA Student Success Scholarship
• Bradford Family Graduate Student Scholarship
• College of Business Administration: Sacramento State Alumni Association Life Member Scholarship
• June Gersten Memorial Scholarship in Business
• Margo Murray Endowed Scholarship
• Thomas Matlock Excellence in Leadership & Networking Scholarship

Please check out the full list of scholarships available on the Sacramento State Scholarship Portal.

The iMBA program does not provide graduate assistantships.

Employer Financial Support

As a working professional pursuing a graduate degree, having your employer’s support can make a significant difference. This backing often extends beyond monetary aid; employers may offer paid leave for school assignments and experiential learning, flexible or remote work schedules, or the opportunity to serve in real-world roles directly related to your studies.

Support levels can range from full tuition sponsorship to partial funding via a professional development budget to covering individual courses.

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If you're aiming to further your education while on the job, gaining employer support can streamline the process significantly. Such support often includes:

• Partial or full funding for your graduate education
• Paid time off to complete academic projects
• Remote work options for classes or campus visits
• Alternate work schedules to accommodate academic commitments
• On-the-job experiential learning opportunities

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Inquire with your employer today to determine if you are eligible for any financial support or tuition reimbursement to pursue your iMBA at Sacramento State.