Frequently Asked Questions

MSBA (Emphasis in Finance)

• Can I complete the degree in one year?
  The vast majority of our candidates who take a regular full-time load (15 hours during the fall and spring semesters) are able to complete the program in one year.
• Are scholarships available?
  Every student accepted into the program is automatically placed in the pool of eligible scholarship applicants.
• Do I have to take the GMAT (or GRE)? If so, what is the minimum acceptable score?
  Applicants are required to take the GMAT (or GRE). The GMAT and/or the GRE scores provide helpful information to the committee, but there is no minimum acceptable score. The typical M.S.B.A. student has a GMAT of 575.
• Is there a minimum undergraduate GPA for acceptance?
  No. The typical M.S.B.A. student has a 3.25 GPA or better.
• If I am an international student, what are the English language proficiency requirements?
  Refer to the Graduate School's Website for proficiency requirements. 
• Do I have to have internship and/or full-time work experience?
  Full-time work experience is not required, but work experience is viewed positively by the committee.