SBA Admission Criteria
- A cumulative undergraduate GPA of 2.75 is expected. Typically,
students with a GPA less than 2.75 will need to complete 12 graduate
credits with a GPA of 3.0 or higher. See Pre-MBA
Admission Courses (PDF) for more information. Please note:
Applicants with an undergraduate GPA between 2.50 and 2.75 who poses
an outstanding GMAT score, work experience and letters of recommendation
may be eligible for conditional admission without completing the 12
graduate credits.
- Official GMAT score sent directly from the Educational Testing Services
to the SBA. A minimum GMAT total score of 470 is required, plus a score
of at least 35% in both the verbal and quantitative sections is expected.
In Portland, the GMAT is given every month at the Sylvan Learning Centers.
The PSU GMAT code is 4610. For more information, visit the Graduate
Management Admission Council website at www.mba.com
or write or call:
GMAT – ETS PO Box 6103
Princeton, NJ 08541-6103
Phone: (609) 771-7330
- Two letters of recommendation and a one-page essay of intent from
the student. For guidelines, visit the GMAT website at www.mba.com
and read about recommendations and essays under "Apply Effectively."
- A one page resume of work experience.
- International students whose first language is not English and who
do not have a bachelor's degree from an accredited U.S. institution
are required to supply PSU with official TOEFL scores sent directly
from the Educational Testing Service. The minimum TOEFL score required
on the computer-based test is 213.
- Two years of full-time, career-related work experience is preferred
at the time of admission, but may be waived with strong GPA and/or GMAT
scores.
- Knowledge of introductory calculus and microcomputer applications,
including word processing, spreadsheets, database software and presentation
software
- eMBA students must have direct and unlimited access to a computer
with Internet and World Wide Web access. We do not recommend any particular
brand of computer, but will give a general overview. It is the responsibility
of the student to make sure they have the necessary computer resources
and skills. Students are not required to purchase their own computer
(although it is highly recommended to own a computer and have network
access at home), but must have unlimited access to one that meets these
minimum specifications. Internet access: Must be able to connect to
the Internet and allow you to browse the World Wide Web. Email access
is also required. IBM/Intel machines: Pentium-90 with at least 32 Megabytes
of memory, a minimum 2 Gigabyte hard-drive, monitor, a sound card and
speakers. Apple Macintosh: Power-PC based machine with at least 32 Megabytes
of memory and a minimum 2 Gigabyte hard-drive. Operating System: IBM/Intel
machines: Windows 95, Windows 98 or Windows NT 4.0. Apple Macintosh:
System 7.5 or better.
- MSFA applicants must also have:
- A bachelor’s degree in business or a post-baccalaureate certificate in accounting
- Completed a series in Intermediate Accounting
- Completed an introductory course in Business Finance.
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