MBA Admission

California State University San Bernardino operates on a quarter system with three quarters per year. Continuing students may attend our summer quarter. The winter quarter begins in January, the spring quarter begins in April and the fall quarter begins in September. The College of Business and Public Administration admits students for all three quarters. Admission is highly competitive so early submission of your application is recommended.

Application deadlines:

Students should submit applications no later than September 6 for fall, December 1 for winter and March 1 for spring. The Admissions Office continues to accept and review applications until enrollment goals have been met. Please be advised that due to enrollment pressures, we anticipate closing many admission categories quickly. Apply early!

http://www.csumentor.edu
Application for Domestic Students and International Students

GMAT

The GMAT exam is required for all applicants and should be taken before filing an application.  Submit an unofficial copy of the GMAT with the admissions packet and have the original sent directly from ETS. Test scores may not be more than 5 years old at the time of submission of application. The ETS institution code for CSUSB is 4099. More information regarding the GMAT is available by calling 1-800-GMAT-NOW or online at http://www.gmat.org. To be accepted, applicants must meet a 1050 index as follows:

(GPA x 200) + GMAT >= 1050 with a minimum GMAT of 470 and minimum GPA of 2.5.

GPA is based on the last 90 quarter (or 60 semester) units and may include post-baccalauriate work.

Conditional Acceptance

If an applicant has a GPA of at least a 3.0 (last 90 quarter units or last 60 semester units) and has at least 6 prerequisites to complete they maybe accepted into the MBA program on a conditional basis.  However the student cannot attend 500 or 600-level MBA courses (except 503 courses) without first submitting a passing GMAT score.  

TOEFL

Students who received a bachelor's degree in a language other than English must take the TOEFL.  Submit an unofficial copy of the TOEFL with the admissions packet and have the original sent directly from ETS.  A minimum score of 213 on computer-adaptive exams or 550 paper-based exams  or 79 or higher on the new internet based exam is required. Test scores may not be more than two years old at the time of submission of application. Additional information regarding the TOEFL is available by calling 1-800-GO-TOEFL or online at http://www.toefl.org.   

Letters of Recommendation, Resumes, and Personal Statements

Although not required, letters of recommendation from professional references can enhance an application. Letters of recommendation from employers or professional colleagues are preferred and should be sent directly from the recommender. Please do not submit more than three letters. Resumes and personal statements may also be submitted to support an application. There is not a preferred format for supplemental documents. All supplemental documents should be submitted with your application.

Statement of Academic Motivation and Personal Qualifications  

This statement should be on a separate sheet of paper and approximately 250 words in length.  It should state the reasons for pursuing a Master’s degree in Business Administration and choosing this University.  It may comment on any special honors or accomplishments you have achieved.  (Resume and two letters of recommendation are optional, but highly desirable).

Admissions to the M.B.A. Program is a two-step process.

Step 1: Apply to the University.

Applicants for the M.B.A. program must first qualify for admission to the University by meeting the following requirements:

1. Have completed a four-year college course of study and earned an acceptable baccalaureate degree at an institution accredited by a regional accrediting association or have completed equivalent academic preparation. 

2. Have attained a grade-point average of at least 2.5 in the last 60 semester units (90 quarter units) attempted and

3. Have been in good standing at the last college attended.

Domestic students need to submit a California State University application for Post baccalaureate and Graduate Education along with the graduate application fee of $55 online at http://www.csumentor.edu. Your application will not be processed without the fee.

International applicants must download the application from http://www.csumentor.edu and submit a paper application to the Graduate Admission office. The $55 fee may be paid by a check from a United States bank made payable to the California State University.

CSUSB Admissions - University Hall

5500 University Parkway

San Bernardino, CA 92407

DO NOT SEND APPLICATIONS TO THE M.B.A. OFFICE

Complete Application includes:

1) Application with both A and B forms

2) Two sets of original and official transcripts of all previous academic work attempted.

You must submit two sets of official transcripts in sealed envelopes from each issuing institution. This would include all degree transcripts and a transcript from the last institution attended. Your transcripts must reflect the last 60 semester (90 quarter) units attempted and proof of Bachelor's degree.

Students with international coursework must submit all official transcripts and proofs of degree. If certificates and transcripts are not in English, they should be accompanied by certified English translations.

3) A copy of your GMAT Score Report (official copy requested at the time of test; code 4099)

4) Personal Statement

5) Letters of Reference (optional; maximum of three)

6) International students must also submit a completed Affidavit of Financial support form.

7) International students need a copy of their TOEFL score (official copy requested at the time of the test; institution code 4099)

8) We prefer you include a current email address on your application.

Step2: Once you have been accepted by the university, your complete application will be sent to the M.B.A. office for the final acceptance step in the admissions process. You will be notified by mail of acceptance or denial.

Students who meet all entrance requirements except course prerequisites may be admitted to the program in a conditionally classified status until those prerequisite deficiencies are removed, at which time they will be advanced to classified graduate standing in the program. Only fully classified students, however, may enroll in 600-level courses unless they have written consent from the college graduate director.

If you have questions regarding the application process or the status of your application, please contact the M.B.A. office at (909) 537-5703 or E-Mail hernanda@csusb.edu or bflynn@csusb.edu.  indicate your first and last name as well as your birth date or student ID number. Please note than it takes at least one month to process applications after all required documents have arrived at CSUSB. You will most likely not receive notice of acceptance or denial to the program within the first two months.

M.B.A. Prerequisites

Students must earn a "C" or better in all prerequisite courses, except a "B" or better is required in MGMT 306 Expository Writing for Administration.

Competence in the prerequisite courses listed below may be demonstrated by

• A. Formal completion of the course at CSUSB or its equivalent at another approved institution
• B. Credit by examination
• C. Waiver based on specialized work experience; must have documentation of work directly related to course from your place of employment on letterhead paper; a letter from yourself explaining how you have the necessary skills and why you do not need the course; and a resume. Submit required documents to the MBA Director.

Note: ACCT503, ECON503 and FIN503 are intensive introductory courses taught at an accelerated pace and cover material otherwise available in two lower-division courses. Students who may have difficulty with accelerated courses should consider enrolling in the individual equivalent courses. Consult the graduate director for more information.

For a complete description of courses, please refer to the Bulletin of Courses at http://catalog.csusb.edu

Contact the MBA Office

Beth A. Flynn, M.B.A.
MBA Program Director
bflynn@csusb.edu
(909) 537-5703

Laurie Estrada
MBA Program Coordinator
laurae@csusb.edu
(909) 537-5703

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