Admission Requirements

Admission to the MBA, MBA Online, and MPA programs is competitive. Students seeking admission to the MBA or MPA program must apply to the Graduate School online and submit the following admission portfolio materials:

1. Application to the Graduate School completed online;
2. Official undergraduate and graduate transcripts sent to the Graduate School; JSU alumni transcripts can be accessed electronically and do not need to be sent;
3. International applicants or those with degrees from international institutions must have their transcripts translated, if needed, and evaluated from a reputable international transcript evaluation agency;
4. Statement of Purpose uploaded to the application portal providing background information, motivation for pursuing graduate business education, and how the degree will help achieve professional goals;
5. Current professional resume uploaded to the application portal;
6. 3 Letters of recommendation from academic and/or professional references sent directly to the application portal;
7. Official GMAT score taken within the past five years;
8. An interview is optional;
9. Application fee of $25.00 for non-Mississippi residents;
10. Official TOEFL scores or IELTS (for international students only)

The GMAT may be waived under certain conditions such as: 3.0+ undergraduate GPA from a regionally accredited institution; OR 3-5 years of professional work experience; OR a professional certification in a business field such as CFA, PHR, CPA etc.; OR an earned graduate degree such as MS, JD, MD, PhD.

A prospective student’s overall application portfolio is evaluated to discern program fit and potential for success. A “cut-off” score for the GPA and GMAT are not used.

Regular Admissions

To be considered for Regular Admission into the MBA or the MPA program, an applicant must have at least a 3.0 cumulative undergraduate GPA from a regionally accredited institution.

Conditional Admissions

The College of Business may admit a limited number of students who meet with a cumulative undergraduate GPA of 2.5 – 2.99 whose application portfolio demonstrates strong
potential for academic success. The number of students admitted in this category will not exceed 20% of the total number of students granted Regular Admission for the semester of application.

Scholastic Requirements

1. The College of Business requires all MBA and MPA students to maintain a minimum cumulative 3.00 grade point average.
2. A student who falls below 3.00 cumulative average (GPA) is placed on academic probation and will be requested to appear for counseling.
3. A student who falls below a 3.00 average for two consecutive semesters will be dismissed from the
   program.
4. No credit will be granted for any course with an assigned grade below “C” as applicable toward
   meeting the requirements for the MBA or MPA degree.
5. Any course to be taken outside the College of Business to be applied toward the degree requirements must receive prior approval in writing from the Director of Business Graduate Programs.
6. A minimum GPA of 3.00 is required overall and in required MBA and MPA courses for graduation.

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