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Application Process

Priority Application Deadlines

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, but priority deadlines are as follows:

Domestic students

July 1 for fall semester; Dec. 1 for spring semester

International students

March 31 for fall semester; August 31 for spring semester

MBA Admission Requirements

Admission to the MBA program is granted to students who show high promise of success in postgraduate business study. Previous academic training in business is not required for admission to the MBA program. Students may have backgrounds in such diverse fields as engineering, liberal arts, education and health related areas. The specific content of a student's previous education is less important than the evidence that the student has sound scholarship, strong personal motivation, and the ability to develop the skills necessary to assume positions of leadership.

How to Apply

A completed application consists of the following:

  1. Apply to Graduate School
    Application Fee: $60 Domestic; $75 International                                                                                          *Late applications may be subject to graduate school processing fees
  2. Personal Goals Essay. An essay (500 words or less) which clearly articulates an applicant's reason for seeking admission to the MBA program.
  3. Resume
  4. Two References. You will need to provide the e-mail addresses of two references. Recommenders will be contacted via email to complete a short questionnaire. They will have the option to attach a letter of recommendation
  5. Unofficial undergraduate / graduate transcripts. A 2.75 GPA is required. Either cumulative or in the last 60 hours of your undergraduate degree. Copies of transcripts from all previously attended academic institutions are required. Unofficial copies may be used in the application process.

Required for all international students: Official TOEFL or IELTS Test Scores

  • Meet the minimum TOEFL and IELTS requirements set by the WSU Graduate School (only for students with English as a second language).
  • Please contact us if you believe you qualify for an exemption.
  • Enter code 6884 on the TOEFL website.
  • Minimum TOEFL requirement: 88 internet | 230 computer | 570 paper | 7.0 IELTS

Senior Rule

Current undergraduate students can take classes toward an MBA using senior rule. Students can take classes starting their senior year that will count toward a graduate degree. These classes count only towards the graduate degree, and are not for undergraduate credit.

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