• Application for admission (submit on-line application)
  Applicants should consider some general information, then complete an application for admission. International Student Applications are available through the Admissions Office.

• Official Transcripts (send to Graduate Admission and Degree Services)
  Students must have earned a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution no later than July 15th, 2012.
  All official transcripts should be sent directly to:Graduate Admission and Degree Services
  Business Bldg, Room 304
  Boise State University
  1910 University Drive
  Boise, ID 83725-1110

• GMAT or GRE test scores (have test score sent to Boise State University – 4018)
  Admission eligibility is based in part on the student’s GPA calculated over last 30 hours and a satisfactory score on the GMAT Exam OR GRE Exam.
  GMAT: Ideal candidate will have a score of around 600 and a GPA around 3.3
  GRE: Ideal candidate will have a score of around 155/155 (new test standards) and a GPA around 3.3

• Students applying for Financial Aid and should take the GMAT or GRE no later than January. All other applicants should take the GMAT or GRE no later than March. For more information on the GMAT, see our Exams page.

• Foreign students
  Foreign students must complete the TOEFL exam with a score of 587/240/95 or IELTS score of 6.5 or better. Foreign students must also provide a statement of adequate funding and certified English translations of transcripts. They may be asked to take an English proficiency exam at Boise State University. More details at the Department of Admissions International Students page.

Additional Requirements

• Recommendation Forms
  Two completed Recommendation forms – Career Start MBA: These forms are to be completed by a person who has been your direct supervisor in a professional/volunteer setting or your professor in an academic setting.
• Resume
  A current detailed resume highlighting your professional work and/or volunteer experience. Do not be concerned with brevity. Please include start and end dates (month and year) for each position held, and indicate full or part time. You must also include three additional references (names and contact information – no letter required). Please include different reference than the people filling out the recommendation forms.
• Essay
  Please answer the following questions. Essay should be double spaced.

Required:
1) Tell us about a time when you tried to reach a goal or a task that was challenging, difficult, or frustrating. What did you learn from the experience? (maximum 500 words)
2) Each of our applicants is unique. Describe how your background, values, academics, and/or leadership skills influenced your career goals. How do you expect a Boise State MBA to help you achieve these goals? (maximum 750 words)

Optional:
Is there anything you would like to share with the MBA Admissions Committee in considering your application? (maximum 500 words)

Required for re-applicants only:
Since your previous application, what are the steps you’ve taken to strengthen your candidacy?

• Personal Interview
  Make an appointment with the Career Start MBA Director to schedule your interview.

Submit additional requirements to:

Program Administrator Business Graduate Studies
College of Business and Economics
Boise State University
1910 University Dr. MS 1600
Boise, ID 83725-1600
or email to: graduatebusiness@boisestate.edu

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