Pre-MBA Program

This program, co-sponsored by the California State University, East Bay College of Business and Economics, is designed to assist the international student community in achieving acceptance into the Cal State East Bay MBA program through an intensive course of study that combines GMAT and TOEFL preparation courses, and MBA foundation course work. You will also receive assistance with the MBA application process.

Program Overview

The CSUEB Pre-MBA program is offered in two 10-week programs: Pre-MBA I and Pre-MBA II. Admission requirements are different for the two programs. Students can join either, depending on their background and needs. See the Pre-MBA course descriptions for more information on courses.

In Pre-MBA I, students take one MBA foundation course, a Business Case Study English class, and intensive GMAT and TOEFL preparation.

In Pre-MBA II, students take two MBA foundation courses, as well as GMAT and TOEFL preparation as needed.

Tuition for the program is $2300 for Pre-MBA I and $2600 for Pre-MBA II per quarter.

Admission Requirements

• 4-Year bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
• TOEFL score
  • Pre-MBA I: 513 (paper), 183 (CBT), 65 (iBT) or higher
  • Pre-MBA II: 525 (paper), 197 (CBT), 71 (iBT) or higher
• GPA of last two years of undergraduate study (minus Physical Education) = 2.50
• Application with $100 nonrefundable fee and original, official transcript must be received at least 10 weeks prior to the first day of class.

Program Requirements

This is a full-time, international student program and upon admission, an I-20 will be issued to obtain a student visa. If you are unable to reach the requirements for admission into the Cal State East Bay MBA program after completion of a quarter in either Pre-MBA II or two consecutive quarters in Pre-MBA I and Pre-MBA II, you are permitted to extend the Pre-MBA program for an additional quarter to complete your requirements.

Note: Enrollment in the Pre-MBA Program does not guarantee admission into the MBA program at Cal State East Bay.

Available Courses

Two of the following three MBA foundation courses will be offered each academic quarter:

• ACCT 6011 - Graduate Introduction to Financial Accounting (4)
• MGMT 6050 - Business and Society (4)
• MKTG 6005 - Managing Marketing: Theory and Practice (4)
• Business Case Study in English
• GMAT Preparation
• TOEFL Preparation

Housing

For complete housing options available to international students, visit the ALP Housing page.

Apply Now!

To apply to the Pre-MBA program, complete and submit all required documents listed in the Diploma/Certificate Application Checklist.