The curriculum emphasizes the importance of emotional intelligence, self-awareness, and interpersonal skills in effective leadership. With its focus on real-world opportunities, experiential learning, and mentorship, the MBAC program enables students to apply their knowledge in practical settings. By cultivating compassionate and forward-thinking leaders, the program ensures graduates are well-prepared to tackle the complexities of the modern business world, driving performance and promoting global sustainability.
Summer Start Date: | July 7, 2025 |
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Fall Start Date: | September 29, 2025 |
Winter Start Date: | January 12, 2026 |
Spring Start Date: | April 6, 2026 |
Program Length: | 1.5 Years (6 quarters) |
Total Number of Units: | 36 |
Estimated Total Cost: | $24,000 |
Estimated Fees: | $1,100 |
Format: | Online |
Key Program Highlights:
We blend scholarship in transpersonal psychology with meaningful, transformative learning that inspires reflection, self-actualization and authentic leadership development.
Recognized Affordability and Excellence.
We continue to be one of the most affordable options in the Silicon Valley and LA regions, with our MBA priced under $26k. In 2025, our MBA was ranked #4 in Southern California MBA Programs by the Los Angeles Times. Additionally, in 2018, we were recognized as a Top 5 Online MBA Program in Silicon Valley by the Online MBA Report.”
Accredited
Sofia is nationally accredited by the nation’s premier accreditation body for higher education, the Senior College (WASC), and University Commission (WSCUC).
Qualified Educators
Our MBA faculty is compromised of industry leaders and innovators with experience in business and beyond.
MBAC Information Session
Discover what Sofia University’s MBA program has to offer in this informative video featuring Program Chair, Dr. Simone DiMatteo, who answers key questions about the program, providing prospective students with a comprehensive overview of what to expect.
East-West Leadership Fusion
Our Beijing program develops balanced leaders who combine rational thinking with emotional intelligence, ethics, and intuition. We blend traditional Chinese wisdom with modern business practices to create well-rounded leaders who excel both personally and professionally. Students learn to adapt to China’s fast-changing technology and business landscape while gaining skills to drive innovation in Chinese and international organizations. The program cultivates visionary leadership that balances financial success with China’s environmental and social priorities. Students develop critical and creative thinking to address complex business challenges in the global marketplace. Through partnerships with leading Chinese companies, students gain valuable hands-on experience applying business concepts within China’s unique business environment.
Curriculum:
To receive a Master of Business Administration in Chinese (MBAC) degree, a total of 36 units are required for graduation. The following are specific degree requirements:
- 12 units in Foundational Courses
- 12 units in Business Fundamentals Courses
- 9 units in Leadership and Management Courses
- 3 units in Capstone Course
- Work Integrated Learning Program
- MBAC3100 Wang Yangming’s Philosophy and Leadership (3)
- MBAC3101 Decision Making within Business Law & Ethics (3)
- MBAC3200 Business Communications & Scholarship (3)
- MBAC3202 Introduction to Transpersonal Psychology & Self Leadership (3)
Sub-Total Credits 12
- MBAC3300 [O/R] Zhuangzi and Business Principles (3)
- MBAC3303 Managerial Accounting (3)
- MBAC3400 Operational Excellence (3)
- MBAC3404 Behavioral Marketing, Insights & Strategies (3)
Sub-Total Credits 12
- MBAC3500 [O/R] Dao De Jing and Strategic Management (3)
- MBAC3505 [O] Workforce Development and Well-Being (3)
- MBAC3600 [O] Mindful Transpersonal Leadership (3)
Sub-Total Credits 9
MBAC3606 [O] Capstone: Applied Learning Project (3)
Sub-Total Credits 3
Alumni Stories
Choosing Sofia’s MBA program in the United States was accidental but inevitable. I felt that an MBA would broaden my knowledge and skill, providing me with a broad range of business skills that would help me when it came to understanding what needed to be done either for growth in my professional working environments and to manage difficult periods in other scenarios. Sofia’s MBA online platform works perfectly for my time because I work for a real estate company, same as Keller Williams, both of which are two major American real estate companies. I learned a lot through this program, and beyond the academics, I’ve met lifelong friends.
Jacky Su (Xiaojiang Su)
Alumnus, MBAO
Class of 2018
I decided to apply for Sofia’s MBA program because of its systematic curriculum system and combination of psychology courses, as well as its online accessibility. I started this learning journey but I didn’t realize this learning journey would become a turning point of “life change”. Here I found my favorite subject – positive psychology – and met lifelong friends, (classmates). Through this program, I met people I never imagined I’d be able to meet, and I accomplished all I wanted to do academically. What I have gained is not only a degree but also a clearer goal and life plan.
Kathy Kuang (Jing Kuang)
Alumna, MBAO
Class of 2016
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):
This section aims to address the most common inquiries we receive about the Master of Business Administration (MBA) – Work Integrated Learning (WIL) degree program, providing prospective students with detailed insights.
Full-time students who take six (6) units per quarter may complete the program in 1.5 years. Part-time students (those taking fewer than six credit units per quarter) typically complete the program in two to two and a half years (2 to 2.5 years). Students have up to four (4) years to complete the degree.
The MBAC program offers the opportunity to do three intensive seminars in quarters 1, 3, & 5 with our partners in Beijing. Additionally, all other courses offer three live lecture calls during each class. We aim to integrate eastern and western business leadership through this unique MBA.
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