Affordable Business University in USA / California

Southern States University, San Diego & Orange County:
Earn a BBA or MBA in California! Southern States University (SSU) is the most affordable accredited university in the U.S. Established in 1983, SSU has two campuses in San Diego and one in Newport Beach (just south of Irvine, 40 minutes from Los Angeles International Airport). SSU provides Bachelor & Master of Business Administration degree programs as well as Intensive English Language programs, and TOEFL Exam Preparation. We finance our BBA & MBA students with payments as low as $350/4 weeks plus fees.

The University has received national accreditation from the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS) in 2010. All SSU programs and locations are fully accredited.

ACICS is the largest accrediting organization of degree-granting institutions in the United States and is recognized by both the U.S. Department of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.

Our Mission:
At SSU, our mission is to offer professionally-recognized and competitive academic degree programs; to serve a culturally diverse student community; and to facilitate international awareness amongst our students.

We are committed to improving our students’ career opportunities and options by meeting the global business community’s callings to develop cutting-edge knowledge and skills and to broaden students’ understanding of business fundamentals.

- Business of Business Administration (BBA) program (4 years, Marketing Specialization is available)

- Master of Business Administration (MBA) program (2 years).

English Courses for International Students:
Beginner to advanced levels available. Programs include:
- Intensive English course
- TOEFL exam preparation
- Applied Business Skills Development (for advanced ESL students)

“Life gives us many choices and opportunities. I have chosen to invest my future into earning a Bachelor of Business Administration at Southern States University. Every day, thanks to SSU, I feel like I am progressing closer and closer towards my goal. SSU offers the most affordable BBA and MBA programs in the United States, and there are several payment plans to choose from.”
- Michelle, Brazil

“SSU is one of the best schools in California, located in one of the most fascinating places in the US. The professors are very experienced, and recognized in their fields. Their teaching styles and practical approaches to problem solving are extremely helpful, and I am sure that the knowledge and skills that I acquire here will help me a lot when I start my career in business."
- Nisrag, India

“I am proud to be a student at Southern States University. Having an MBA degree has always been my dream, and now I am pursuing this dream at SSU. All of our teachers are very professional, and experts in their fields. I am learning a lot from them. SSU’s career services are also extremely helpful.”
- Bora, Turkey

Our MBA or BBA students have the flexible option of monthly payments of $350/4 weeks (plus fees: $25 library fee and $40 processing fee). Fees are related to graduation, final project, student card, etc.

Our Intensive English Program prices start at $190/4 weeks at our Fashion Valley campus with early morning classes from 7:30 am-12:00 pm.

International Student Employment Program:
SSU has accreditation approval for 2 Certificates:
Marketing (at Bachelor's level) and Business Administration (Master's level) with 3 quarters duration.

Students, who wish to, can work legally in U.S. through OPT (Optional Practical Training) full time after completing their certificate.

After one year of work, students can apply for the bachelor or master programs, and get full credit for the classes they took in the certificate program.

On-campus residential accommodation is available throughout the academic year. Southern States University provides a pleasant studying environment, spacious classrooms and well-trained and dedicated instructors to help you achieve your career goals.