Applicants must submit the following information to the College of Graduate Studies and Research: a completed Application for Graduate Study, verification of a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution, all college transcripts in duplicate, and information required of international students if appropriate. Upon receipt of the above information, the applicant's file will be forwarded to the MBA Program for an admission recommendation. Admissions are made in the Fall and Spring, and all application materials must be received by the following deadlines:
Fall Semester: July 1
Spring Semester: December 1
To be considered for admission into the MBA program, a separate application must be completed and sent to the MBA Admission Committee.
To obtain College of Graduate Studies application materials, contact:
College of Graduate Studies and Research
Minnesota State University, Mankato
125 Wigley Administration Center
Mankato, MN 56001
507-389-2321 (V), 800-627-3529 or 711 (MRS/TTY)
Email: grad@mnsu.edu
grad.mnsu.edu
Multiple criteria are used to make decisions for admission into the MBA program in the College of Business. The admissions committee focuses upon the following indicators of successful graduate study:
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Scores from the GMAT and TOEFL exams will be considered valid for five years.
We do not give preference to any particular undergraduate majors. However, we do require prerequisite foundation courses for those without an undergraduate degree in business. A student must demonstrate competency in the areas of accounting, economics, business statistics, marketing, and finance. The competency can be demonstrated through prior completion of the following undergraduate courses:
Any undergraduate deficiencies will be specified at the time of application review and must be completed before admission to the MBA program will be granted.
A student may take up to 6 semester credits of 600 level MBA courses without being admitted to the MBA program. A student, however, must be admitted to the College of Graduate Studies and to some other graduate program at MSU in order to take up to 6 credits. A student must also meet specific course prerequisites before taking a graduate course in the College of Business.
Certainly, we will admit a small number of outstanding students directly from their undergraduate experience.
On average, we anticipate students to earn their MBA within 2 years for full-time students and 3 years for part-time students.
All students, domestic and international must first apply through the College of Graduate Studies and Research. International students are advised to check the College of Graduate Studies and Research website http://www2.mnsu.edu/graduate/Applying/internationalLetter.shtm for specific instructions. Please note, your application will not be forwarded to the MBA program until you have been accepted by the College of Graduate Studies and Research.
Graduate students are eligible for financial aid, in two forms: Student loans and graduate assistantships. For more information on student loans, visit the Office of Financial Aid's webpage: http://www.mnsu.edu/campushub/
Full graduate assistantships at MSU pay a stipend of $9,000 for the academic year. A full assistantship also carries a waiver of up to nine graduate credits per semester. To be eligible for an assistantship, the student must have a four-year undergraduate degree & be eligible for admission to a Minnesota State University, Mankato Graduate Program. Graduate Assistants must enroll in a minimum of six credits per semester. Graduate Assistants with a summer appointment must enroll for at least one graduate credit.
No. The admission process, course requirements, and tuition are the same. A course offered in one location would count in both programs/locations. Students can take courses in the location that is convenient for them.
Yes, graduate assistantships are available to all students in graduate courses (such as MBA courses) who qualify to work in the United States. More information about graduate assistanships can be found on the College of Graduate Studies and Research website.
Full graduate assistantships at MSU pay a stipend of $9,000 for the academic year. A full assistantship also carries a waiver of up to nine graduate credits per semester. To be eligible for an assistantship, the student must have a four-year undergraduate degree & be eligible for admission to a Minnesota State University, Mankato Graduate Program. Graduate Assistants must enroll in a minimum of six credits per semester. Graduate Assistants with a summer appointment must enroll for at least one graduate credit.
No, students who have received degrees (undergraduate or graduate) from U.S. institution do not need to take the TOEFL exam.
