MBA Admission

We strongly encourage prospective students to apply as early as possible, since it can take up to a month to process an application package after all the required documents have been received by CSUSB.

Latest News regarding Application Deadlines:

CSUSB’s MBA Program has received special permission to accept MBA applications from both domestic and international students for the winter 2010 quarter. Please apply before 11/2/09. Winter quarter classes begin January 11, 2010.

• Application Deadline winter quarter 2010-- Monday, November 2nd --all CSUMentor applications (electronic and paper) must be submitted.  

• Document Completion Deadline winter quarter 2010 -- Monday, November 9th-- all documents required to complete the university and program admission files must be submitted.  Documents include: transcripts, application fee, residency information, proof of citizenship (if required), statements of purpose, letters of recommendation, test scores, valid credentials, etc.  This also includes Change of Program Applications submitted by active CSUSB students.

• Admission Deadline winter quarter 2010 – Monday, January 11th (winter classes begin on January 11th) – no student will be admitted after this date.

Currently CSUSB’s MBA Program is only accepting applications from international students for the spring 2010 quarter. Spring quarter classes begin April 5, 2010. Please note that csumentor.edu will not accept your application electronically. Please print-out your application from the csumentor.edu web site and mail it in to the following address along with your other required documents:

CSUSB – Graduate Admissions

5500 University Parkway

San Bernardino CA 92407

• Application Deadline spring quarter 2010-- Thursday, January 25 --all CSUMentor applications (electronic and paper) must be submitted.  

• Document Completion Deadline spring quarter 2010 -- Monday, February 15-- all documents required to complete the university and program admission files must be submitted.  Documents include: transcripts, application fee, residency information, proof of citizenship (if required), statements of purpose, letters of recommendation, test scores, valid credentials, etc.  This also includes Change of Program Applications submitted by active CSUSB students.

• Admission Deadline spring quarter 2010 – Monday, April 5 (winter classes begin on April 5) – no student will be admitted after this date.

The deadline for the fall 2010 quarter is July 15, 2010; classes start September 23, 2010. Applications for the fall 2010 quarter are now available on-line at csumentor.edu

• Application Deadline fall quarter 2010-- Thursday, July 15 --all CSUMentor applications (electronic and paper) must be submitted.  

• Document Completion Deadline fall quarter 2010 -- Monday, August 2-- all documents required to complete the university and program admission files must be submitted.  Documents include: transcripts, application fee, residency information, proof of citizenship (if required), statements of purpose, letters of recommendation, test scores, valid credentials, etc.  This also includes Change of Program Applications submitted by active CSUSB students.

• Admission Deadline fall quarter 2010 – Thursday, September 16 (winter classes begin on Thursday September 23) – no student will be admitted after this date.

CSU Mentor
Application for Domestic Students and International Students

Admission Process
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 late 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.

GMAT
The GMAT exam is required for all applicants, unless an applicant is qualified for ‘conditional acceptance’ as discussed below. 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 #3VQ-W2-05. More information regarding the GMAT is available on the MBA homepage.

(GPA is based on the last 90 quarter (or 60 semester) units and may include post-baccalaureate work.)
Submission of an acceptable Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) score that meets all of the following conditions:

a) Minimum GMAT score of 470
b) Minimum GPA 2.5, GPA is based on the last 90 quarter (60 semester) units and may include post- baccalaureate work
c) (GPA x 200) + GMAT greater than or equal to 1,050 points.

An applicant may request a waiver of the GMAT upon proof of completion of graduate work (e.g. J.D., Ph.D., M.D., etc.) from an accredited U.S. college or university with a minimum GPA of 3.0.

Conditional Acceptance
If an applicant has a submitted a passing official TOEFL score (International students only) 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 he/she may be 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.

If your TOEFL or IELTS score is not high enough you may be interested in the University’s American Culture Language Program (ACLP) or the Intensive English Program (IEP) for more information please contact the Director Linda Chaffee or visit the IEP Web site. Students can attend MBA Prerequisite classes while attending ACLP/IEP Programs.

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 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 Purpose
This statement should be entered directly on the space provided on the graduate application at csumentor.edu. The statement should be no more than 250 words in length. It should state your reasons for pursuing a Master’s degree in Business Administration, motivation, qualifications and for choosing this University. It may comment on any special honors or accomplishments you have achieved.

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

Step 1: Apply to the University

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.

All prospective 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 CSU Mentor. Your application will not be processed without the fee.

CSUSB Graduate Admissions

5500 University Parkway

San Bernardino, CA 92407

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

Complete Application includes:

1) Completed graduate application at csumentor.edu

2) Two sets of original and official transcripts of all previous academic work attempted.
Applicants must submit two sets of official transcripts in sealed envelopes from each issuing institution. Applicants must also submit your official transcripts from every college you have every attended and proof of your Bachelor's degree.

Applicants with international coursework must also submit all official transcripts and proof of bachelor’s degree. However, if certificates and transcripts are not in English, they must be accompanied by certified English translations.

3) A copy of your GMAT Score Report (official copy requested at the time of test; code 3VQ-W2-05)

4) Statement of purpose

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 to submit an official copy of their TOEFL score (official copy requested at the time of the test; institution code 3VQ-W2-05)

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

Students can follow their application being processed through their mycoyote account. Please visit the CSUSB homepage to access the link, you will need your Student ID#.

Graduate Admissions 909.537.5030

International Admissions (A-Lt) 909.537.5212 (Lu-Z) 909.537.3365

Step 2: After University clearance

Once you have been cleared by the university, your complete application package 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. 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 month.

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 Laura Estrada or Beth Flynn indicate your first and last name as well as your birth date or student ID number.

M.B.A. Prerequisites
Students must earn a "C" or better in all prerequisite courses, except a grade of "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.

A. ACCT503. Financial and Managerial Accounting OR equivalent courses:
ACCT211. Financial Accounting I AND
ACCT212. Financial Accounting II

B. ECON503. Economic Analysis OR equivalent courses:
ECON200. Principles of Microeconomics AND
ECON202. Principles of Macroeconomics

C. FIN503. Financial Management Concepts OR equivalent courses:
FIN313. Business Finance AND
FIN314. Corporate Finance

D. INFO309. Information Management

E. MGMT230 Business Law OR MGMT 406 International Business Law

F. MGMT302. Management and Organization Behavior OR
PSYC302. Management and Organization Behavior

G. MGMT306. Expository Writing for Administration

H. MGMT490. Strategic Management

I. MKTG305. Marketing Principles

J. SCM210. Applied Business Statistics (formally listed as MSCI 210)

K. SCM304. Principles of Supply Chain Management (formally listed as OM 304)

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

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