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We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and prior fields of study. Please see the sections below for details on each degree’s specific requirements.
If you have any questions, an admissions advisor is available to help. Call (415) 418-6343 or (800) 969-7770 (toll-free) to get one-on-one help, or email your queries to managementonline@usfca.edu.
Masters of Business Administration Requirements
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Admissions Requirements
*Exemptions may be made for applicants who have studied in English speaking countries, countries where English is an official language, or where the government requires 11 years of mandatory English instruction, at the discretion of the specific graduate program.
Master of Science in Management Requirements
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Admissions Requirements
*Exemptions may be made for applicants who have studied in English speaking countries, countries where English is an official language, or where the government requires 11 years of mandatory English instruction, at the discretion of the specific graduate program.
More Details About the Application Components
Your current résumé or CV can include your educational and employment history, coursework related to the graduate program to which you are applying, and any experiences relevant to your pursuit of graduate studies. This can include internships; published articles or other published materials; volunteer and/or community service experience; study or work outside of your home country; and any other interests or activities related to the graduate program.
Two letters of recommendation are required. At least one letter should be from a professional contact, if possible. Ideally, one or both of your professional recommendations should come from a current or former direct supervisor. For current undergraduates, academic recommendations are also appreciated.
Your statement of purpose of no more than 1,000 words should address the following questions:
Is there any additional information you would like us to consider as part of your application? Please use this as your opportunity to address any gaps in your employment, academic issues (probation, dismissal, failing grades, standardized test performance), etc.
We encourage all applicants with less than a 3.0 cumulative GPA to use the self evaluation to explain any issues or setbacks that may have contributed to a lower GPA, plus any steps you will take/have taken to ensure you are capable of earning a 3.0 or better in your graduate degree program.
Transcript Information
The minimum graduate admission requirement includes a bachelor’s degree or recognized equivalent from an accredited institution prior to enrollment.
Transcript Copies Are Acceptable for the Application Process
Copies of your transcripts from each accredited college or university attended must be uploaded to the online application. Once admitted to the program, instructions for sending official, sealed transcripts will be provided.
Transcripts From Non-U.S. Institutions
If you received your bachelor’s degree or other graduate degree from an international (non-U.S.) institution, you must submit the following:
International Students
We invite international students who are eligible to study in the United States to apply to our programs. It’s important to note, however, that USF cannot sponsor F1 student visas for our part-time or online programs. For more detailed information on applying, please visit our international students page.