Students desiring the MBA degree must meet these admission requirements:

1. A baccalaureate (bachelor's) degree from a regionally accredited college or university.

2. A cumulative GPA of 3.0 in all academic course work. (Students with a GPA of less than 3.0 may be considered for provisional acceptance.)

3. Evidence of content knowledge for the following undergraduate cours

• Principles of Marketing
• Principles of Management
• Microeconomics

If a student has not taken these undergraduate courses, the requirements may be fulfilled as follows:

• Special course content examination (CLEP exam), OR
• Complete the course. The student may complete an approved course in the area(s) in which they are deficient. 

Content exams (CLEP exams) for each of the above courses must be completed prior to beginning the program.

4.  A favorable recommendation from the School of Business Graduate Committee. 

Exceptions to regular admission requirements must be approved by the School of Business Graduate Committee.

Application for Admission

Students desiring admission to the MBA program must complete the following:

1. Submit an application online or obtain the application form from the School of Business Graduate Office.
2. Submit a non-refundable $40 application fee.
3. Provide evidence of competency in writing skills by submitting a personal essay.
4. Submit an official transcript of all previous undergraduate and graduate work to the graduate office.  (We do not accept faxed transcripts.)
5. Submit two letters of recommendation from professional colleagues familiar with your ability.
6. If English is not your native language, submit a minimum score of 550 (paper score), 213 (electronic score), or 79 (Internet-based Test - iBT) on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL).

Print a copy of the application checklist for your convenience