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Admission to the General MBA programAll documentation required for admission to the General MBA program must be received by the University no later than the last day of the relevant application period. The General MBA application periods are as follows: Fall semester ------November 1 to March 30 You can apply online at http://www.sonoma.edu/ar/prospective/gs/apply.shtml To be admitted to the MBA program, a candidate must meet the requirements of both the University and the Department of Business Administration. University Requirements The requirements for admission to graduate study (work beyond the bachelor’s degree) at Sonoma State University are in accordance with Title 5, California Administrative Code. For admission, applicants must:
Department of Business Administration Requirements An individual may apply for admission to the MBA program with or without an academic background in business administration. We do, however, strongly recommend that applicants have at least two years of work experience. The department considers the candidate's application, academic background, and performance on the GMAT in evaluating high promise of success in the program. Candidates must have attained a grade point average of at least 2.50 (A = 4.00) in the last 60 semester (90 quarter) units attempted. Applicants will not be considered without a current Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT) score (less than 5 years old). Applicants must have a minimum total score on the GMAT of 450, and a score on the quantitative portion of the exam at the 20th percentile or above, and either a score on the the verbal at the 20th percentile or above or at least a 4 on the analytical writing portion. In addition, the department requires a minimum formula score of 1050 obtained from a combination of the total GMAT score and the grade point average for the last 60 semester (90 quarter) units attempted. The formula is calculated as follows: Formula Score = (200 x Grade Point Average) + Total GMAT score To illustrate, if a candidate has a 3.20 grade point average for the last 60 units and a total GMAT score of 500, the total formula score would be 1140. Example Computation: 200(3.20) + 500 = 1140 In this case, the candidate would meet the minimum formula score required for admission. A candidate with a minimum formula score of 1000 who otherwise demonstrates high promise of success in the program may be considered by the department for alternative admission into the MBA program. To be considered, the candidate must clearly demonstrate a record of at least five years of appropriate managerial experience since receipt of the bachelor’s degree. A candidate who is not accepted may appeal to the Graduate Committee for admission reconsideration. Such appeals are not routinely granted. Documentation Needed to Apply The following documentation is required for consideration of acceptance into the MBA Program. All documentation required for admission must be received by the University no later than the last day of the relevant application period.
Testing sites for the GMAT and preparation materials can be obtained at the side link above. The documents detailed in items 1 and 2 above must be sent to:
The GMAT score, item 3 above, should be sent directly to:
Students who are currently eligible to enroll in classes at Sonoma State University in postbaccalaureate status may apply for admission to the MBA program directly to the MBA Coordinator. A current copy of the California State University Graduate and Postbaccalaureate Admission form will be required as well as a GMAT score. Graduate Student Status An applicant admitted into the MBA program will be admitted in one of two categories:
Admissions Process The Office of Admissions and Records performs the initial evaluation of the application and transcripts and determines eligibility for admission to the University. If the candidate is not eligible for admission to the University, the candidate is notified and the process stops. If the candidate is eligible for admission to the University, the application and copies of the transcripts are forwarded to the MBA Coordinator for the department recommendation. When the GMAT score is received, eligibility for admission to the MBA Program is determined and a recommendation for status of admission is returned to the office of Admissions and Records, which will notify the candidate of the results. Students who have not taken the GMAT will not be accepted for entrance into the program. Transfer credits A maximum of 6 units of transferred graduate level work may be used to satisfy the 30 units needed for the degree plan. Transfer courses will usually only be accepted from AACSB accredited universities. Transfer courses must be approved by the MBA Coordinator. Be sure to get approval for transfer courses prior to taking them. Eligibility for MBA Courses Courses offered in the MBA program have restricted enrollment.
Readmission Students taking more than one semester off must reapply and meet current admission standards as presented above. In addition the GMAT used to determine that admission can not be more than 5 years old. Students readmitted may have to recertify courses. Recertification is necessary for any course that will be more than 7 years old the semester the degree is granted. Last modified 05.24.2007 . Tracy Navas |
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