What are the requirements for acceptance into the COBE graduate programs?

Students must possess

• A bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution (minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0)
• A minimum GMAT score of 500 with two years of professional work experience. If a student does not possess two years of professional work experience he or she is required to score a minimum GMAT score of 600.  GMAT information is available online at www.mba.com  GMAT preparation classes are also available.
• A working knowledge of Excel, Word and Access. Students are required to take the COBE Computer Placement Exams  to test their skill level in this application. Placement exams are held regularly throughout the semester at a cost of $16 - $17.
• A minimum of 587/240/95 on the TOEFL exam or its equivalent for Students who speak English as a second language (ESL). ESL students must also pass an English proficiency exam at BSU before taking any graduate courses beyond their first semester. Please see the Graduate Admissions page for more information.

What do I turn in with my graduate school application?

APPLICATION FEE

New applicants must submit a one-time, non-refundable $55 application fee by:

• Using a Visa/MasterCard and including it with your online application
• Calling in the number after submitting your application
• Printing the form and mailing it and a check in together.
  
  There is no charge to readmit.

TRANSCRIPTS

If you did not graduate from Boise State University, you must submit official transcripts from each educational institution you have attended beyond high school. Transcripts can be turned in by hand if they are in the original sealed envelopes or they can be mailed or faxed to us directly from the originating institution. Our Transcript Request has detailed instructions.

PROGRAM RECOMMENDATION FORMS

Two completed Recommendation Forms -- These forms are to be completed by a person who has been your direct supervisor in a professional setting or your professor in an academic setting.

ESSAY RESPONSE

             Please answer one of the following three questions. Responses should be limited to two
             double-spaced pages per question.

1.  Discuss your career goals, both short-term and long-term. How will Boise State University's MBA-ITM program help you achieve these goals?
    

2. Discuss two or three situations in the past three years where you have taken a leadership role. How do these events demonstrate your managerial potential?
    

3.  Please give a brief, candid evaluation of yourself. Include some discussion of your strengths and weaknesses. What do you consider most unique or distinctive about yourself?
   

PROFESSIONAL, DETAILED RESUME

A current detailed resume highlighting your two or more years of professional work experience. Please include start and end dates (month and year) for each position held, and indicate full or part time. Do not be concerned with brevity. The work experience requirement may be
waived if the applicant has a GMAT score of 600 or higher.
             

For more information regarding graduate admissions or to apply online, visit the BSU Graduate College home page. Electronic versions of the graduate catalogs are now available for MBA, MSA/MSAT, and MBA-ITM programs.

Is the deadline to submit application materials the absolute deadline?

The application deadline is a priority deadline for acceptance into the graduate business programs.
Applications will still be accepted after the deadline, but students may be required to wait until the following semester to begin classes.

The Business Graduate Studies office encourages all potential students to apply as early as possible

"Common" Deadlines:

Summer enrollment: March 1
Fall enrollment: June 1
Spring enrollment: October 1

Please note that application deadlines can vary for school years to adjust for non-working business days. Again, confirming the dates with the Business Graduate Studies office is recommended.

What should I do after I submit my application package?

ALL Graduate Business students are required to subscribe to the MBA-L Listserv as soon as their application has been turned in.

The MBA-L Listserv is an automated email group that the program administrators and faculty use to notify Business Graduate students of class changes, social events, delays, emergencies and employment opportunities.

For instructions on joining the MBA-L Listserv, follow this link.

How many of my credits can be transferred from my current school?

Students currently enrolled in other graduate programs are usually eligible to transfer up to 9 credits that may apply toward their graduate degree at BSU. Transferring of credits is dependent on a variety of factors, including course content and grade received, and is determined on a case-by-case basis. Potential students should contact the Business Graduate Studies office at (208)426-3116 for more information.

I need to take the COBE placement test for ITM 104, ITM 105 and ITM 106 (MS Word, Excel and Access). How do I do this?

Visit the Networking, Operations, & Information Systems placement exam page for information.

Where do I take the COBE Computer Placement Exams?

The exams are given in B209 of the Business & Economics building. Please bring your test result printout to B318 for permission number override if needed.

Will the department sign an override for me to register for the class now and let me take the COBE Computer Placement Exams later – before the class starts?

No. The COBE Computer Placement Exam is offered throughout fall, spring, and summer semesters. You need to pass the exam before registration for the class will be allowed.

Where do I take the math placement exam?

Room #115 of the Technical Services Building, Boise State Main Campus, 1464 University Drive. An exam fee of $5.00 is payable at the time of testing. More information on the math placement exam (Compass Assessment Current Skill Level Exams) is available Here.

I am an international student. Can you please provide relevant general information regarding your programs, costs, and admissions?

Follow this link for information.

Where is the College of Business & Economics located?

We are located at the center of campus in the Business and Economics Building, room 318. It is between the Administration Building and the Boise River. Please see the campus map.

Who can I talk to for more information?

Please contact Renee Anchustegui in the Graduate Studies office at (208) 426-3116 or E-mail graduatebusiness@boisestate.edu.