General FAQs
We are now accepting applications for all 5 programs for the Fall 2023 semester. Applications and all supporting documents should be submitted via Cal State Apply.
It is recommended that applicants who do not have undergraduate degree in business and/or International applicants apply early.
| Semester & Program | Application Deadline | International Application Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Fall 2023 (MBA, MSIS, MSA, MSBA, & MSDSCM) | July 1, 2023 | May 1, 2023 |
For more detailed information about applications, please visit our Application Details page.
General Admissions Requirements for MBA Program
- 4 year Bachelor's Degree
- 2.5 overall GPA (3.0 preferred)
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Resume
- 2+ years of work experience (recommended)
- Personal Statement
- Creative Writing Prompt
- 1 Letter of Recommendation
- GMAT or GREscores are OPTIONAL
- TOEFL (If required) 213 Computer Based/550 Paper Based/80 Internet-Based or the IELTS with a score of 6.5 or better
General Admissions Requirements for MSA Program
- 4 Year Bachelor's Degree
- 3.0 overall GPA (recommended)
- Resume
- Personal Statement
- GMAT or GRE scores are OPTIONAL for the Fall 2022 & Spring 2023 semesters
- TOEFL (If required) 213 Computer Based/550 Paper Based/80 Internet Based or the IELTS with a score of 6.5 or better
**A GPA under the recommended 3.0 may be considered if it offset by a higher GMAT or GRE score.
General Admissions Requirements for MSIS Program
- 4 Year Bachelor's Degree (information systems or related field preferred)
- 2.5 overall GPA or higher
- Resume
- Statement of Purpose
- English language proficiency (if required):
- TOEFL (If required) 213 Computer Based/550 Paper Based/80 Internet Based, or
- IELTS 6.5 or
- CPELI Level 6 (Cal Poly English Language Institute)
General Admissons Requirements for MSBA Program
- 4-year Bachelor Degree
- Demonstrated mastery of college algebra, statistics, and programming with a grade of “C” or better in relevant coursework.
- 2.5 GPA or higher
- 2 Letters of Recommendation
- Statement of Purpose
- Other supporting documents such as: resume, certificates, etc.
- For International students: demonstrated proof of English proficiency, e.g., TOEFL score of 550 (paper-based), 213 (computer-based) or 80 (internet-based), or IELTS of 6.5 or above (or Duolingo Test 105 and above)
- TOEFL (If required) 213 Computer Based/550 Paper Based/80 Internet Based, or IELTS 6.5, or CPELI Level 6 (Cal Poly Pomona English Language Institute)
General Admissons Requirements for MSDSCM Program
- 4-year Bachelor Degree (business or relevant background preferred)
- 2.5 GPA or higher
- 2 Letters of Recommendation
- Statement of Purpose
- Resume
- For International students: demonstrated proof of English proficiency, e.g., TOEFL score of 550 (paper-based), 213 (computer-based) or 80 (internet-based), or IELTS of 6.5 or above (or Duolingo Test 105 and above)
For international applicants, the same general admissions requirements, as stated above, will apply. However, international applicants are also required to provide the following information, in addition to the CSU application:
- Affidavit of Financial Support
- Agreement to Purchase Cal Poly Pomona Group Health Insurance
- Supplementary Information of International (VISA) applicants
Please contact Admissions & Enrollment for more information about international admissions.
Your official transcripts and English Proficiency exam scores are to be sent to the Admissions & Enrollment Planning at:
Admissions & Enrollment Planning
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
3801 West Temple Ave.
Pomona, CA 91768
All other application items should be uploaded to your Cal State Apply application.
Information on how to sign up for the GMAT can be found at: http://www.mba.com/mba
Information on how to sign up for the GRE can be found at: https://www.ets.org/gre
All of our Graduate Business Programs consist of the following format:
- Prep Courses (if required)
- Core Courses
- Elective Courses
- and a Terminal Option (Business Research Project or Comprehensive Exam)
Prep courses are required to promote success in the core classes. These requirements will be determined upon review of the student’s academic transcripts. Completion of prep courses is not required prior to admission into the program. However, prep courses must be completed prior to enrollment in the 600-level core courses. A student may have prep courses waived if they meet the following criteria:
- A grade of “B” or better has been received for each undergraduate equivalent course.
- Equivalent coursework has been completed in the past seven years.
- When two equivalent courses are required both courses must have been taken.
- For students with a conferred business degree from an AACSB accredited institution within the last 10 years, all prerequisites are satisfied.
Please visit the Student Accounting website for the current costs of tuition at Cal Poly Pomona for residents and non-residents.
Once you attain your MBA, MSA, MSIS, MSBA, or MSDSCM degree from Cal Poly Pomona, you are eligible to join our Alumni Association. With over 300 active members, the College of Business Administration Alumni Chapter comprises the largest alumni chapter at Cal Poly Pomona. Our members are some of the most successful people in Southern California and beyond. The CBA Alumni Chapter provides excellent professional and social networking opportunities for its members, including the prestigious Annual MBA Alumni Summit and the exciting Annual Alumni Night at the Ballpark. Our members are actively involved in professional development, mentoring, and community partnerships and are willing to share their expertise with you. Whether you are already at the height of your career or are working your way up the ladder of success, we encourage you to join our esteemed and fun group!
Striking the perfect balance between urban excitement and rural charm, Cal Poly Pomona is nestled in 1,428 rolling acres in the heart of sunny Southern California. With 2,600 faculty and staff to serve 20,000 students, Cal Poly Pomona’s mission is to advance knowledge by linking theory and practice while preparing students for leadership and careers in a multicultural world. The university champions an approach that places learning at the center of every program, course, and activity on campus. Students are afforded opportunities to apply their knowledge through hands-on projects, collaborate with faculty members on research, and participate in valuable internships and service-learning programs.
The Cal Poly Pomona College of Business Administration has earned accreditation from AACSB—The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. AACSB is the sole business accrediting agency recognized by the Commission of Recognition of Post-Secondary Accreditation. An AACSB accreditation is the highest accreditation a college of business can achieve and represents an independent verification of the high quality education provided. This quality extends throughout our program encompassing program admissions standards, faculty utilization and curriculum content.
The AACSB accreditation also assures current and prospective employees that Cal Poly Pomona Graduate Business Program graduates come from a program where content and quality have been evaluated and satisfy established standards. In industries located overseas, the need to distinguish between programs is more acute and accreditation is even more valuable. An employer can also be confident that a Cal Poly Pomona Graduate Business student’s course of study includes an understanding of today’s complex business environment.