Admission Requirements
We're glad you recognize the exceptional MBA and graduate 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
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. Testing requirements for individual programs are below:
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Flexible MBA: GMAT or GRE
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Due to ongoing extraordinary circumstances related to the pandemic, we will waive the GMAT/GRE test score requirements for spring/fall 2022 applicants, with a minimum GPA of 3.0 and at least three years of post-graduate professional work experience. All other applicants must provide GMAT or GRE scores. Applicants are encouraged to provide evidence demonstrating strong verbal and quantitative skills.
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FEMBA: GMAT or GRE
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Due to ongoing extraordinary circumstances related to the pandemic, we will waive the GMAT/GRE test score requirements for spring/fall 2022 applicants, with a minimum GPA of 3.0 and at least five years of post-graduate professional work experience. All other applicants must provide GMAT or GRE scores. Applicants are encouraged to provide evidence demonstrating strong verbal and quantitative skills.
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Accountancy
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Not required; GMAT or GRE is strongly recommended for applicants with a GPA below 3.3 on a 4.0 scale
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Accounting and Finance: GMAT or GRE
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The GMAT or GRE are not required but strongly recommended for applicants with GPAs less than 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
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Taxation
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GMAT or GRE not required, but strongly recommended for applicants with GPAs of less than 3.3 on a 4.0 scale or with relevant work experience.
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Economics: GMAT/GRE not required
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Information Systems: GMAT or GRE
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Due to ongoing extraordinary circumstances related to the pandemic, we will waive the GMAT/GRE test score requirements for spring/fall 2022 applicants, with a bachelor's degree from an AACSB accredited U.S. business school and a minimum GPA of 3.0 and a grade of at least a "B" in upper-division statistics (or data analysis) course. All other applicants must provide GMAT or GRE scores.
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Information Technology:
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Due to ongoing extraordinary circumstances related to the pandemic, we will consider waiving the GMAT/GRE test score requirements for fall 2022. Please contact the MSIT program director, Pramod Pandya, at ppandya@fullerton.edu (Opens in a new window), if you want to waive the GMAT/GRE requirement for the MSIT program. The admission committee will consider previous work experience of at least one year, an applicant's verbal and quantitative skills based on their previous academic performance, and other evidence that could support the prospective student's ability to succeed in the graduate program.
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FEMBA — GMAT/GRE Waiver Application
Regardless of citizenship, all applicants whose education was not at a majority English-language country must submit proof of English proficiency before a GMAT/GRE Waiver decision can be made.
For those with 7 or more years of professional full-time work experience:
A waiver may be considered for those applicants who can demonstrate, through their academic and professional work experience, a high level of quantitative and analytical skill and ability necessary for program success.
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A GMAT or GRE score report is not required.
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Applicants may opt to submit a current score as part of the application if they wish
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The Admissions Committee may request a score report as additional information to more thoroughly assess an applicant’s quantitative and analytical abilities.
Flex MBA - GMAT/GRE Waiver Application
For those with less than 7 years of professional full-time work experience:
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A GMAT or GRE exam is required.
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A waiver may be considered for those applicants who can show a high level of quantitative and analytical skill and ability through their academic and professional work experience.
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Eligibility:
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Hold a quantitative-based doctoral or terminal degree (MS, MD, PhD, JD, DO) from an accredited school.
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International Students:
English Proficiency Exam (if required)
Regardless of citizenship, all applicants whose education was not at a majority English-language country must submit proof of English proficiency before an admissions decision can be made.
TOEFL | www.ets.org/toefl | Select code: 4589 | Minimum: 88 (IBT)
IELTS | www.ielts.org | Minimum: 7
PTE | www.pearsonpte.com | Minimum: 65
For more information on the English Proficiency requirements, please go to the International Admissions website.
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