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Admission Requirements

Flexible MBA and FEMBA

Admission Requirements

We're glad you recognize the exceptional MBA programs that await you at Cal State Fullerton College of Business and Economics.

After reviewing the requirements below, please take note of our application process and filing deadline.

Bachelor's Degree

The minimum graduate admission requirement includes a bachelor's degree or equivalent from an accredited institution. Graduates of recognized academic institutions outside of the United States should have completed degree programs consisting of a minimum of 16 years of schooling with at least 12 years at the primary and secondary levels.

Minimum GPA

The minimum GPA for admittance into the College of Business and Economics Graduate programs is a 2.5 (out of 4.0) or higher. Emphasis is placed on the last two years of study. 

Official GMAT or GRE Score

  • MBA program applicants can submit GMAT or GRE test scores to demonstrate their preparedness for the program's quantitative demands. However, applying without these test scores is also possible. This option is recommended for those who can show their quantitative skills through their academic history or professional experience, allowing them to focus on other aspects of their application.

Applying test-optional may be a good choice for you if:

  • You have completed coursework in calculus, statistics, or other quantitative subjects at the undergraduate or graduate level.

OR

  • You can demonstrate quantitative abilities through your professional experience, such as roles involving data analysis, financial modeling, budgeting, project management, operations management, or other responsibilities requiring strong quantitative skills.

Both tests are administered year-round at centers around the world. To learn more about the GMAT, visit the GMAT website or call 800-717-GMAT (4628). To learn more about the GRE, visit the GRE website or call 609-771-7670. If you have already taken the GMAT/GRE exam, scores are valid for 5 years.

International Students:

English Proficiency Exam (if required)

All applicants whose education was not in a majority English-language country must submit proof of English proficiency before an admissions decision can be made.

English language proficiency is automatically waived for the following countries: Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Ascension, Australia, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Bermuda, Botswana, British Virgin Islands, Canada (except Quebec), Cayman Islands, Dominica, England, Eritrea, Fiji, Gambia, Ghana, Gibraltar, Grenada, Guyana, Ireland, Jamaica, Kenya, Kiribati, Lesotho, Liberia, Malawi, Mauritius, Namibia, New Zealand, Nigeria, Paua New Guinea, Saint Helena, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and The Grenadines, Scotland, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Solomon Islands, Swaziland, Tanzania, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Tuvalu, Uganda, Wales, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.

TOEFL  |  www.ets.org/toefl  |  Select code: 4589  |  Minimum: 88 (IBT)

IELTS  |  www.ielts.org  |  Minimum: 7

PTE  |  www.pearsonpte.com  |  Minimum: 65 

Duolingo | www.englishtest.duolingo.com | Minimum: 120

For more information on the English Proficiency requirements, please go to the International Admissions website.

MS in Accountancy

Admission Requirements

We're glad you recognize the exceptional MS in Accountancy program that await you at Cal State Fullerton College of Business and Economics.

After reviewing the requirements below, please take note of our application process and filing deadline.

Bachelor's Degree

The minimum graduate admission requirement includes a bachelor's degree or equivalent from an accredited institution. Graduates of recognized academic institutions outside of the United States should have completed degree programs consisting of a minimum of 16 years of schooling with at least 12 years at the primary and secondary levels.

Minimum GPA

The minimum GPA for admittance into the College of Business and Economics Graduate programs is a 2.5 (out of 4.0) or higher. Emphasis is placed on the last two years of study. 

Official GMAT or GRE Score

  • GMAT or GRE not required, but strongly recommended for applicants with GPAs of less than 3.0 on a 4.0 scale or without relevant work experience.

Both tests are administered year-round at centers around the world. To learn more about the GMAT, visit the GMAT website or call 800-717-GMAT (4628). To learn more about the GRE, visit the GRE website or call 609-771-7670. If you have already taken the GMAT/GRE exam, scores are valid for 5 years.

International Students:

English Proficiency Exam (if required)

All applicants whose education was not in a majority English-language country must submit proof of English proficiency before an admissions decision can be made.

English language proficiency is automatically waived for the following countries: Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Ascension, Australia, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Bermuda, Botswana, British Virgin Islands, Canada (except Quebec), Cayman Islands, Dominica, England, Eritrea, Fiji, Gambia, Ghana, Gibraltar, Grenada, Guyana, Ireland, Jamaica, Kenya, Kiribati, Lesotho, Liberia, Malawi, Mauritius, Namibia, New Zealand, Nigeria, Paua New Guinea, Saint Helena, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and The Grenadines, Scotland, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Solomon Islands, Swaziland, Tanzania, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Tuvalu, Uganda, Wales, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.

TOEFL  |  www.ets.org/toefl  |  Select code: 4589  |  Minimum: 88 (IBT)

IELTS  |  www.ielts.org  |  Minimum: 7

PTE  |  www.pearsonpte.com  |  Minimum: 65 

Duolingo | www.englishtest.duolingo.com | Minimum: 120 

For more information on the English Proficiency requirements, please go to the International Admissions website.

MS in Taxation

Admission Requirements

We're glad you recognize the exceptional MS in Taxation and program that await you at Cal State Fullerton College of Business and Economics.

After reviewing the requirements below, please take note of our application process and filing deadline.

Bachelor's Degree

The minimum graduate admission requirement includes a bachelor's degree or equivalent from an accredited institution. Graduates of recognized academic institutions outside of the United States should have completed degree programs consisting of a minimum of 16 years of schooling with at least 12 years at the primary and secondary levels.

Minimum GPA

The minimum GPA for admittance into the College of Business and Economics Graduate programs is a 2.5 (out of 4.0) or higher. Emphasis is placed on the last two years of study. 

Official GMAT or GRE Score

  • GMAT or GRE not required, but strongly recommended for applicants with GPAs of less than 3.0 on a 4.0 scale or without relevant work experience.

Both tests are administered year-round at centers around the world. To learn more about the GMAT, visit the GMAT website or call 800-717-GMAT (4628). To learn more about the GRE, visit the GRE website or call 609-771-7670. If you have already taken the GMAT/GRE exam, scores are valid for 5 years.

International Students:

English Proficiency Exam (if required)

All applicants whose education was not in a majority English-language country must submit proof of English proficiency before an admissions decision can be made.

English language proficiency is automatically waived for the following countries: Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Ascension, Australia, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Bermuda, Botswana, British Virgin Islands, Canada (except Quebec), Cayman Islands, Dominica, England, Eritrea, Fiji, Gambia, Ghana, Gibraltar, Grenada, Guyana, Ireland, Jamaica, Kenya, Kiribati, Lesotho, Liberia, Malawi, Mauritius, Namibia, New Zealand, Nigeria, Paua New Guinea, Saint Helena, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and The Grenadines, Scotland, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Solomon Islands, Swaziland, Tanzania, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Tuvalu, Uganda, Wales, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.

TOEFL  |  www.ets.org/toefl  |  Select code: 4589  |  Minimum: 88 (IBT)

IELTS  |  www.ielts.org  |  Minimum: 7

PTE  |  www.pearsonpte.com  |  Minimum: 65 

Duolingo | www.englishtest.duolingo.com | Minimum: 120

For more information on the English Proficiency requirements, please go to the International Admissions website.

MA in Economics:

Admission Requirements

We're glad you recognize the exceptional MA in Economics graduate program that await you at Cal State Fullerton College of Business and Economics.

After reviewing the requirements below, please take note of our application process and filing deadline.

Bachelor's Degree

The minimum graduate admission requirement includes a bachelor's degree or equivalent from an accredited institution. Graduates of recognized academic institutions outside of the United States should have completed degree programs consisting of a minimum of 16 years of schooling with at least 12 years at the primary and secondary levels.

Minimum GPA

The minimum GPA for admittance into the College of Business and Economics Graduate programs is a 2.5 (out of 4.0) or higher. Emphasis is placed on the last two years of study. 

Official GMAT or GRE Score

  • A GRE is not required for admission for applicants with a minimum GPA of 3.0 and at least a 3.0 GPA in Calculus.

Tests are administered year-round at centers around the world. To learn more about the GRE, visit the GRE website or call 609-771-7670. If you have already taken the GRE exam, scores are valid for 5 years.

International Students:

English Proficiency Exam (if required)

All applicants whose education was not in a majority English-language country must submit proof of English proficiency before an admissions decision can be made.

English language proficiency is automatically waived for the following countries: Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Ascension, Australia, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Bermuda, Botswana, British Virgin Islands, Canada (except Quebec), Cayman Islands, Dominica, England, Eritrea, Fiji, Gambia, Ghana, Gibraltar, Grenada, Guyana, Ireland, Jamaica, Kenya, Kiribati, Lesotho, Liberia, Malawi, Mauritius, Namibia, New Zealand, Nigeria, Paua New Guinea, Saint Helena, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and The Grenadines, Scotland, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Solomon Islands, Swaziland, Tanzania, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Tuvalu, Uganda, Wales, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.

TOEFL  |  www.ets.org/toefl  |  Select code: 4589  |  Minimum: 88 (IBT)

IELTS  |  www.ielts.org  |  Minimum: 7

PTE  |  www.pearsonpte.com  |  Minimum: 65

Duolingo | www.englishtest.duolingo.com | Minimum: 120 

For more information on the English Proficiency requirements, please go to the International Admissions website.

 

MS in Information Systems:

Admission Requirements

We're glad you recognize the exceptional MS in Information Systems program that await you at Cal State Fullerton College of Business and Economics.

After reviewing the requirements below, please take note of our application process and filing deadline.

Bachelor's Degree

The minimum graduate admission requirement includes a bachelor's degree or equivalent from an accredited institution. Graduates of recognized academic institutions outside of the United States should have completed degree programs consisting of a minimum of 16 years of schooling with at least 12 years at the primary and secondary levels.

Minimum GPA

The minimum GPA for admittance into the College of Business and Economics Graduate programs is a 2.5 (out of 4.0) or higher. Emphasis is placed on the last two years of study. 

Official GMAT or GRE Score

  • We will waive the GMAT/GRE requirement for applicants who meet the following criteria:
    • Have a degree from an AACSB-accredited business school or a STEM program (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) with a minimum GPA of 3.0 or
    • Have completed a graduate degree in any discipline.

Additionally, applicants must have earned a "B" or better grade in both calculus and an upper-division undergraduate statistics or data analysis course.

If you do not meet these criteria and would like to request a GMAT/GRE waiver, please access our waiver application below.

Apply for the GMAT/GRE Waiver

Both tests are administered year-round at centers around the world. To learn more about the GMAT, visit the GMAT website or call 800-717-GMAT (4628). To learn more about the GRE, visit the GRE website or call 609-771-7670. If you have already taken the GMAT/GRE exam, scores are valid for 5 years.

International Students:

English Proficiency Exam (if required)

All applicants whose education was not in a majority English-language country must submit proof of English proficiency before an admissions decision can be made.

English language proficiency is automatically waived for the following countries: Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Ascension, Australia, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Bermuda, Botswana, British Virgin Islands, Canada (except Quebec), Cayman Islands, Dominica, England, Eritrea, Fiji, Gambia, Ghana, Gibraltar, Grenada, Guyana, Ireland, Jamaica, Kenya, Kiribati, Lesotho, Liberia, Malawi, Mauritius, Namibia, New Zealand, Nigeria, Paua New Guinea, Saint Helena, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and The Grenadines, Scotland, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Solomon Islands, Swaziland, Tanzania, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Tuvalu, Uganda, Wales, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.

TOEFL | www.ets.org/toefl | Select code: 4589 | Minimum: 88 (IBT)

IELTS | www.ielts.org | Minimum: 7

PTE | www.pearsonpte.com | Minimum: 65

Duolingo | www.englishtest.duolingo.com | Minimum: 120

For more information on the English Proficiency requirements, please go to the International Admissions website.

MS in Information Technology:

Admission Requirements

We're glad you recognize the exceptional MS in Information Technology program that await you at Cal State Fullerton College of Business and Economics.

After reviewing the requirements below, please take note of our application process and filing deadline.

Bachelor's Degree

The minimum graduate admission requirement includes a bachelor's degree or equivalent from an accredited institution. Graduates of recognized academic institutions outside of the United States should have completed degree programs consisting of a minimum of 16 years of schooling with at least 12 years at the primary and secondary levels.

Minimum GPA

The minimum GPA for admittance into the College of Business and Economics Graduate programs is a 2.5 (out of 4.0) or higher. Emphasis is placed on the last two years of study. 

Official GMAT or GRE Score

  • We will waive the GMAT/GRE requirement for applicants who meet the following criteria:
    • Have a degree from an AACSB-accredited business school or a STEM program (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) with a minimum GPA of 3.0 or
    • Have completed a graduate degree in any discipline.

Additionally, applicants must have earned a "B" or better grade in both calculus and an upper-division undergraduate statistics or data analysis course.

If you do not meet these criteria and would like to request a GMAT/GRE waiver, please access our waiver application below.

Apply for the GMAT/GRE Waiver

Both tests are administered year-round at centers around the world. To learn more about the GMAT, visit the GMAT website or call 800-717-GMAT (4628). To learn more about the GRE, visit the GRE website or call 609-771-7670. If you have already taken the GMAT/GRE exam, scores are valid for 5 years.

International Students:

English Proficiency Exam (if required)

All applicants whose education was not in a majority English-language country must submit proof of English proficiency before an admissions decision can be made.

English language proficiency is automatically waived for the following countries: Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Ascension, Australia, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Bermuda, Botswana, British Virgin Islands, Canada (except Quebec), Cayman Islands, Dominica, England, Eritrea, Fiji, Gambia, Ghana, Gibraltar, Grenada, Guyana, Ireland, Jamaica, Kenya, Kiribati, Lesotho, Liberia, Malawi, Mauritius, Namibia, New Zealand, Nigeria, Paua New Guinea, Saint Helena, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and The Grenadines, Scotland, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Solomon Islands, Swaziland, Tanzania, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Tuvalu, Uganda, Wales, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.

TOEFL | www.ets.org/toefl | Select code: 4589 | Minimum: 88 (IBT)

IELTS | www.ielts.org | Minimum: 7

PTE | www.pearsonpte.com | Minimum: 65

Duolingo | www.englishtest.duolingo.com | Minimum: 120

For more information on the English Proficiency requirements, please go to the International Admissions website.

Questions?

Need more information about our requirements? Contact us:

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