Master of Business Administration (MBA)

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Master of Business Administration (MBA)

AACSB Accreditation

The Herberger Business School MBA is accredited through the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International (AASCB International), the world’s leading business-school accrediting agency.

Admissions

The Herberger Business School MBA program attracts students committed to bettering themselves and the business world. They’re people who have a desire to lead, a passion to make a difference and a high standard of excellence.

Admission to our graduate program is competitive. Visit Graduate Admissions for admissions requirements. Note that 3-5 years of professional work experience is expected for cohort program applicants.

Application Deadlines

All three programs have rolling admissions. The Plymouth program starts a new cohort each spring semester. The Online program begins a new cohort each fall semester. And students in the St. Cloud program direct their own path with the option to start either fall or spring semester.  

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Application Tips

  • Attend an information session.
  • Complete your application in multiple sessions using your user ID and password. You can also log in to check if specific application materials have been received.
  • The GMAT exam admission requirement may be waived for an MBA program applicant with the submission of a GMAT waiver. Along with the GMAT waiver, one or more of the following requirements must be met:
    • 3.25 GPA or higher on a business degree (last 60 credits) earned from an AACSB accredited school
    • A minimum of five (5) years recent full-time, post-graduation, professional work experience involving progressively more responsibility;
    • Prior completion of a graduate degree from an institution accredited by an agency listed on the U.S. Department of Education list.
  • Interested applicants may petition for a waiver by completing and submitting the GMAT waiver from and supporting documents to St. Cloud State MBA program at bljohnson@stcloudstate.edu. Approval for GMAT waivers will be that the discretion of MBA program director based upon all available information regarding your potential success in the program. 
  • Pay the nonrefundable application fee online through a credit card, or mail a check to the School of Graduate Studies.
  • Find scholarship and loan information through Graduate Admissions.

Application Checklist

To complete your application you will need:

  • Transcripts
  • Official GMAT score
  • Statement of intent
  • Resume/curriculum vitae
  • Three recommendations

International Students

  • English proficiency exam results
  • International transcript evaluations
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Application Process Timeline

  • The School of Graduate Studies receives a completed application.
  • The application is sent to the MBA Program for review.
  • After review, an admission decision is reported back to the School of Graduate Studies.
  • The School of Graduate Studies sends applicants the official admission decision via email.
  • Newly admitted MBA students receive a welcome and next steps email from the MBA Program.
  • Each of the steps may take seven to 10 business days.