A bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) from an accredited institution is required. If your degree was earned outside the United States, please review the International Admissions guidance on degree equivalency.

Three-Year Degrees: A three-year bachelor’s degree is not accepted unless you have completed a postgraduate diploma or a master’s program to meet the U.S. four year degree equivalency. If you do not have an additional degree, you may submit your transcripts to WES or IEE for an evaluation to determine U.S. equivalency.

A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale) is required for eligibility. Please note eligibility alone does not guarantee admissions. Primary consideration is typically given to your last two years of coursework.

Our programs use test scores differently. Some are test-optional or do not require a test if certain conditions are met. CSUF school code: 4589 for both GMAT and GRE. Scores are valid for 5 years.

Please review the program-specific details below:

MBA – Test-Optional

Submitting a GMAT or GRE score is not required. You may apply with or without test scores. A strong test score can strengthen applications from candidates without a quantitative background (academic or professional).

You might consider applying without a test if you can demonstrate quantitative ability through either:

• Coursework (e.g., calculus, statistics or other quantitative subjects), or

• Professional experience (e.g. data analysis, financial modeling, budgeting, project management, operations management, etc.).

MS Accountancy and MS Taxation

A test score is not required, but it is strongly recommended for applicants with a GPA below 3.0 or without relevant work experience.

MA Economics

The GRE is not required for applicants with a minimum overall GPA of 3.0 and at least a 3.0 GPA in Calculus. Please note this program does not accept the GMAT.

MS Information Systems and MS Information Technology

The GMAT/GRE is not required if you earned a “B” or better in both calculus and an upper-division undergraduate statistics or data analysis course AND meet one of the following criteria:

• Hold a degree from an AACSB-accredited business school or a STEM program with a minimum GPA of 3.0 or

• Have completed a graduate degree in any discipline.

If you do not meet these criteria and would like to request a GMAT/GRE waiver, please submit a GMAT/GRE Waiver.

Applicants educated in countries where English is not the majority language must submit proof of English proficiency before an admissions decision can be made. CSUF school code: 4589

Accepted tests and minimum scores:

• TOEFL iBT – 88

• IELTS – 7.0

• PTE Academic – 65

• Duolingo English Test – 120

English language proficiency may be waived for applicants educated in approved majority-English-speaking countries. Please see the International Admissions English Proficiency page for the current list and policy details.