MBA

Fall Semester '09 MBA deadline for formal admission is July 1, 2009

Can I enroll in MBA classes without formal admission?

Yes. A student may take up to 6 semester credits (or 3 courses) of 600 level MBA courses without being admitted to the MBA program. Students, however, must be admitted to the Graduate School and must meet all prerequisites before taking any graduate courses in the College of Business. You can gain admittance to the Graduate School as a non-degree seeking student for your first semester. Choose either the online or pdf Graduate Studies application. There are no-fees associated with the non-degree seeking application and you can apply for formal admission the following semester provided you meet current enrollment requirements.

 Why choose Minnesota State University Mankato at 7700 France, Edina?

1. Accredited by AACSB since 1997.
2. The Princeton Review selected our program as one of the "Best Business Schools" in 2007, 2008 and 2009.
3. The program is designed for working professionals. All courses are offered one evening per week for eight weeks.
4. It is a respected, yet affordable program, with innovative and engaging faculty who mentor and challenge you to go further than you thought you possibly could on your own.

Fall 2009 Courses

Formal Admissions

Admission to the MBA Program in the College of Business is competitive.  Minnesota State University, Mankato offers MBA programs in both Mankato and in the Twin Cities (7700 France Avenue).  Please note that the MBA application process is identical for both locations.     To apply for the MBA Program, please follow the instructions below. 

Candidates must provide the following admission information: 

1. Completed Application for Graduate Study located on the College of Graduate Studies and Research website.
2. Two official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended.
3. Completed immunization form.
4. $40 application fee.
5. Scores on the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT).  A score of at least 500 is recommended within the last five years.  Information about the GMAT is available online at www.mba.com/mba. Test scores must be sent directly to the College of Graduate Studies from GMAC. 
6. If necessary, scores on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL).  A score of 550 is recommended on the paper version or 210 on the on-line version.
7. Completed MBA application form (note: application form is accessible online) is located on the College of Business website.
8. Two letters of reference.
9. Resume.

An applicant must apply and be accepted to the College of Graduate Studies and Research before applying to the MBA program in the College of business. 

Send Information for items 1 - 6 above to:

College of Graduate Studies and Research
Minnesota State University, Mankato
115 Alumni Foundation Center
Mankato, MN 56001
Phone: 507-389-2321
Fax: 507-389-5974

Send Information for items 7 - 9 above to:

MBA Directors

Attn: Marilyn L. Fox, Ph.D. & Kevin Elliott, Ph.D
College of Business
150 Morris Hall
Minnesota State University, Mankato
Mankato, MN 56001

Admission Deadline:

Application materials must be received by the following dates:

Spring '09 Semester Deadline: December 1, 2008. Classes begin January 12, 2009.

Fall '09 Semester Deadline: July 1, 2009. Classes begin August 24, 2009.

Admission Formula:

Regular Admission:  A student with a standard formula score of 1000 or higher, a Minimum GMAT score of 500, and has completed all prerequisite courses will be admitted as a regular MBA student.

Conditional Admission:  A student that lacks specific prerequisite courses, or their GMAT score is slightly less than 500, but their formula score is at 1000, may be admitted on a conditional basis. 

Standard Formula Score is calculated by multiplying undergraduate GPA times 200 plus the GMAT score.

Prerequisite courses are the undergraduate equivalent to - Principles of Accounting, Principles of Finance, Principles of Marketing, Micro/Macro Economics, Statistics, Principles of International Business. 

Tuition

Our tution structure for the MBA program combines the best of both worlds: Exceptional instruction and affordable tuition. Each two credit class costs approximately $1,033.58 for Minnesota residents, plus the cost of course materials. Calculuate your ROI and get started today. For other information related to tuition, including convenient payment plan options, click here.

Admission Checklist

Have you submitted the following to the College of Graduate Studies and Research?

Please note that you must first obtain admission to the College of Graduate Studies before you are considered for admission to the MBA Program.

• Completed Application for Graduate Study (Please note that the second page of the application must be submitted in duplicate)
• Two official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended
• $40 application fee
• Completed immunization form
• GMAT test scores (must be sent directly to the College of Graduate Studies from GMAC)
• TOEFL scores (if required)

Have you submitted the following to the College of Business?

• MBA Admission Application
• Two letters of reference
• Resume

Check out the Registration page for additional details and rules as they apply to the current semester.