Admissions
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Our 2025 cohort application is open! The PMBA Admissions Committee reviews applications holistically. We admit candidates with professional experience and high potential for academic and career success. Successful applicants have attributes and experience in areas of leadership, maturity, ethics, teamwork and drive.
Summer & Fall 2025 Admissions Dates and Deadlines:
Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible. Early applications will have priority options for interview slots. Late applications may be considered if spots remain available.
| Round | Application Deadline | Interviews | Admissions Decision (Fri) | Start Date Eligibility |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Round 1 | December 1 | December 9-11 | December 20 | May, June or August |
| Round 2 | January 20* | January 28-30 | February 7 | May, June or August |
| Round 3 | March 1** | March 10-12 | March 21 | May, June or August |
| Round 4 | May 15 | May 20-22 | May 30 | June or August |
*Boise State employee application deadline. All Boise State applications will be reviewed after January 20th.
**JD/MBA application deadline. All JD/MBA appliations will be reviewed after March 1st.
If you are not available during the above interview dates, please let Rachel, Admissions Manager, know ASAP:Â rachelbagnard@boisestate.edu
Admission Notes:
- As we limit the PMBA cohorts to 30-35 admitted students, we cannot guarantee admission for late candidates. If the cohort is full with qualified candidates prior to the May 15 deadline, we will offer a waitlist for a select number of applicants. We encourage all of our applicants to apply as early as possible in the calendar year.
- The choice of start date (May, June or August) does not impact admission decisions. All students are part of the same cohort.
- The admission process for the PMBA program is competitive. Applications are considered holistically – considering professional experience, recommendations, undergraduate/graduate coursework and GPA, the personal statement (writing, goals), and an interview (if offered). If you have questions about your eligibility and competitiveness for the program, we encourage you to reach out for a preliminary resume review.
- The PMBA program is eligible for the Boise State tuition waiver. However, we cap the number of Boise State employees admitted to maintain diversity in the cohort. All Boise State employees must apply by January 20 (Admissions Round 2) to be considered for limited spots.
- University of Idaho JD (Law) students interested in applying for the concurrent JD / MBA program in year 1 of law school must apply by March 1 (Admissions Round 3).
Admissions Process Overview:
- Application – Fill out the online application and provide supporting materials. Learn more about how to apply.
- Interview – The PMBA Admissions Manager reaches out to candidates to schedule an interview as soon as all application materials are complete.
- Decisions – Candidates are informed of admission decisions via email. See the the decision date for your admissions Round in the table above.
Interview Notes:
- The PMBA Admissions Manager will reach out to schedule an interview once all application materials are complete.
- Interview dates correspond with the admission Round you are applying for. For example, if you’re applying for Round 1 and submit an application on or before December 1, we will send available interview slots during December 9-11 (Tues-Thurs). We will work around schedules if applicants are unavailable during their designated interview dates.
- Applicants have the option to schedule interviews in-person or online (via a Zoom meeting).
- Interviews are 30-minutes long with 20-25 minutes of Q&A, along with 5-10 minutes for questions at the end.