Admission Requirements
Admission Criteria:
- Successful completion of a bachelor's degree prior to enrollment
- Applicants should have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.50 in undergraduate coursework and a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 in any graduate coursework*
- Applicants should have grades in quantitative courses that indicate a high probability of success in completing the MBA program**
- International Applicants: Proof of English Proficiency, minimum requirements are TOEFL (79), IELTS (6.5) or equivalent
Admission to the MBA program is selective and based on a variety of factors. The program, at its discretion, may request GRE or GMAT test scores, other supporting documents, or interviews that demonstrate the applicant's ability to successfully complete the MBA degree. At least two years of work experience is recommended for students entering the MBA program.
*Applicants with a cumulative GPA of 2.75 or lower in undergraduate coursework may be required to submit recent GMAT or GRE scores after an initial review of the application.
**Review of quantitative courses will be conducted by the MBA program director.
To Apply:
- Submit the Graduate School application and $40 fee
- Submit all postsecondary academic transcripts
- Submit a current resume
- If requested after initial application review, submit a GMAT or GRE score
Program application materials may be uploaded during the application process, but official transcripts must be sent directly from the school attended, and test scores must be verifiable with the appropriate testing service. Please contact the Graduate Admissions office with questions regarding the application submission process at graduateadmissions@siue.edu.
Review the SIUE Admissions Policy for more information.
Students who are admitted to and pursuing a PharmD at SIUE and who wish to apply to the MBA program at SIUE may submit an application to the Graduate School for review once they have earned the equivalent of 106 semester hours. A currently enrolled SIUE PharmD student, upon approval of the MBA program director, will be allowed to enroll in a maximum total of six credits of graduate-level business coursework until the student has earned the equivalent of 124 semester hours, at which time the student would be allowed to enroll in further courses toward the MBA.
Students who were not admitted may appeal. These appeals are handled by the MBA program director. Students seeking an exception are required to provide the program director with evidence supporting the reason such an exception should be granted. The program director's decision regarding the appeal is final.
Entry Competencies
Students are expected to enter the program with competencies in computer software and statistics.
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