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M.B.A. Application & Admissions Information
Application Deadlines
Fall 2024 Admission
May 1st, 2024 Final application deadline
Fall 2025 Admission
February 1st, 2025 Priority application deadline*
May 1st, 2025 Final application deadline
* Completed applications received by the priority deadline will be given priority consideration for admission. International students needing a J-1 visa should also apply by the priority deadline, as should those seeking conditional admission before taking prerequisite courses and those wishing to be considered for fee waivers, teaching/research assistantships or other scholarship opportunities.
How to Apply
Visit Cal Poly Humboldt's Graduate Admission page.
Program Contact
Jaime Lancaster
MBA Program Coordinator
mba@humboldt.edu or jaime.lancaster@humboldt.edu
Admissions Requirements
In addition to admissions requirements outlined by Cal Poly Humboldt, applicants to the MBA program must complete the following requirements before beginning the program:
- Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited U.S. institution (or foreign equivalent) with a minimum institutional GPA of 3.0.*
- Successful completion of foundation courses in accounting, finance, economics and statistics from an accredited college or university. For instance, the acceptable prerequisite courses offered at Cal Poly Humboldt include:
- Accounting: BA 250, Financial Accounting
- Finance: BA 360, Principles of Finance
- Economics: ECON 210, Principles of Economics; ECON 104, Contemporary Topics in Economics
- Statistics: STAT 108, Elementary Statistics; MATH 104, Finite Math
- Submission of the online application, official transcripts, and payment of the application fee.**
* Exceptions to the 3.0 grade point average (GPA) threshold may be possible on a case-by-case basis if an applicant can demonstrate potential for maintaining the minimum 3.0 GPA at the Graduate level. For instance, if a student has earned a 3.0 GPA on the most recent 60 units attempted in their major program, then this GPA calculation can be used in lieu of the institutional GPA. If the applicant can demonstrate in their application significant professional work experience in a business setting, high test scores on the GRE or GMAT, or excellent performance in postgraduate coursework, the student need not hold an undergraduate institutional GPA of 3.0 in all circumstances. Candidates whose institutional GPA is 2.50 or higher and meet any of the above criteria are still encouraged to apply.
** Students may apply to the program before all requirements have been completed, but they must meet all requirements before beginning coursework. Final admissions decisions will be made by the MBA Graduate Coordinator.
An International M.B.A. Program
Our unique college and community atmosphere make Cal Poly Humboldt one of the best campuses for international students in California.
Our business faculty and staff are known for welcoming international students to the department and larger campus community and creating a positive learning environment for every student.
Our beautiful location provides plenty of opportunities to engage in activities beyond the classroom, to join local clubs, and to make life-long friends.
For more information on Humboldt's International Graduate Admission process please visit the College of Extended Education & Global Engagement.
Course Schedule
The one-year, in-person program is based on a "fall" semester admit who has fulfilled all prerequisites. In most cases, a minor in business administration will fulfill the MBA prerequisites. The one-year program typically has the following three semester course schedule. Courses are held in-person from 5:00 - 8:00 on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesdays during the school year and on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesdays and Thursdays during the summer term.