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Admission Requirements

Why Choose Boise State?

Boise State University MBA candidates drive industries forward. We look for professionals with strong managerial potential, a drive to lead and an aptitude for advanced business strategy.

Our curriculum is sharp, relevant and designed for working professionals to apply the very next day on the job. This program is built for every industry and undergraduate background. No business prerequisites required.

A qualified Boise State Professional MBA candidate will meet the following qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree

  • A Bachelor’s Degree from a regionally accredited institution is required.

GPA of 3.0 or Higher

  • A GPA of 3.0 or higher is preferred.
    • Last 60 Credits: If your GPA in your last two years (60 credits) of study is higher than your overall cumulative GPA, we will use the higher one!
    • Provisional Admission: Applicants with a 2.75–3.00 GPA may still be considered for provisional entry.

Management Experience

  • At least two years of management experience is required.
    • You should have significant, full-time management experience overseeing people, budgets or major customer accounts.
    • Examples of qualifying roles: Responsibilities including hiring/firing, company-wide training, fiscal management and/or contract negotiations.

If you’re not sure you qualify, submit your resume for review.