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MBA Admissions

To be admitted to the Part-Time 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:

  1. Hold an acceptable baccalaureate degree from an institution accredited by a regional accrediting association or have completed academic preparation as determined by an appropriate campus authority.
  2. Have attained a grade point average of at least 2.50 (A = 4.00) in the last 60 semester (90 quarter) units attempted.
  3. Have been in good standing at the last college attended.
  4. Have earned a minimum score of 550 on the paper version or 213 on the computerized version or 80 on the Internet version of the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). This requirement is for applicants who have not spent at least three years of school at the secondary level (or beyond) where English is the principal language of instruction. Official TOEFL scores must be sent to the Office of Admissions and Records (address provided below).

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 follows a hollistic approach. We consider the candidate's application, academic background, work experience, and performance on the GMAT in evaluating high promise of success in the program.

All candidates for the MBA program in Wine Business must have completed either 24 units of wine-related coursework, or 24 months of wine industry work experience, or any combination thereof, to be admissible to the MBA program in Wine Business.

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.

  1. A California State University Application for Graduate and Postbaccalaureate Admission. International students must submit the Sonoma State University "International Student Application for Admission-Readmission" (instead of the CSU standard form), and a copy of the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score with a minimum of 550 on the paper version or 213 on the computerized version or 80 on the Internet version. For more information on applying, visit the Office of Admissions and Records online or in person.
  2. Two copies of official transcripts should be ordered from each college attended.  All community college and university transcripts that provide evidence of completion of MBA Foundation courses must be included.
  3. An official copy of the GMAT score should be ordered from ETS. Contact information, testing sites for the GMAT and preparation materials can be obtained here.

The documents detailed in items 1 above and 1 set of transcripts must be sent to:

Office of Admissions and Records
Sonoma State University
1801 East Cotati Avenue
Rohnert Park, CA 94928-3609

The GMAT score, item 3 above, and 1 set of transcripts should be sent directly to:

MBA Director
School of Business and Economics
Department of Business Administration
Sonoma State University
1801 East Cotati Avenue
Rohnert Park, CA 94928-3609

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.

Please email mba@sonoma.edu with any questions you may have about the requirements and your application.

Contact SBE
Contact SSU
Sonoma State University School of Business and Economics. Reach.
1801 East Cotati Avenue, Rohnert Park, CA, 94928 • 707-664-2377