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SSU

Southern States University

Business & IT degrees built for a global career.

Earn an MBA, MSIT, BBA, or professional certificate at accredited California and Nevada campuses — no GMAT or GRE required, with rolling admissions four times a year.

  • Founded 1983
  • 3 U.S. campuses
  • F1 · OPT · CPT support
  • No GMAT / GRE
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Why SSU

Everything you need to succeed

Degrees & certificates

MBA, MSIT, BBA, plus graduate and undergraduate certificates in business and IT.

Built for international students

SEVP-authorized for F1 visas, with OPT in all programs and CPT in every degree.

Affordable by design

High-quality, career-focused pathways priced to keep tuition within reach.

Start when you're ready

Rolling admissions with four start dates a year and new sessions every 13 weeks.

Career outcomes

Faculty mentoring, career services, and a network of successful alumni worldwide.

Established & authorized

A private American university operating since 1983 across three U.S. campuses.

Campuses

Three locations, one mission

Study in vibrant cities across California and Nevada. Every campus offers the same rigorous academics, student services, and international support.

Student Stories

Hear from our graduates

"SSU gave me the flexibility to work full-time while earning my MBA. The no-GMAT policy removed a barrier that had held me back for years."

Priya M.

MBA, Class of 2023

"Coming from India on an F1 visa, I was worried about navigating the U.S. education system. SSU's international team made the transition seamless — and I secured OPT right after graduation."

Amir K.

MSIT, Class of 2024

"The small class sizes meant I actually knew my professors. They wrote recommendation letters, connected me with internships, and genuinely cared about my career."

Maria L.

BBA, Class of 2022

Tuition

Transparent, affordable pricing

Quality education shouldn't break the bank. SSU keeps tuition within reach so you can focus on your future, not your finances.

BBA

Bachelor of Business Administration

$X,XXX /per quarter
  • 180 quarter credit hours
  • Business core + concentration
  • CPT eligibility
  • F1 visa support
  • Four start dates / year
  • Career services included
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MBA

Master of Business Administration

$X,XXX /per quarter
  • No GMAT / GRE required
  • 48 quarter credit hours
  • Multiple concentrations
  • OPT + CPT eligibility
  • F1 visa support
  • Career services included
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MSIT

M.S. in Information Technology

$X,XXX /per quarter
  • No GMAT / GRE required
  • 48 quarter credit hours
  • IT management focus
  • OPT + CPT eligibility
  • F1 visa support
  • Career services included
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Certificate programs also available. View certificates →

Ready to begin?

Your future starts here

Rolling admissions mean you can start any quarter. Apply today, and our admissions team will guide you through every step.