- How long is the MBA Preparation program?
- What courses do you offer in the MBA Preparation program?
- Can I take undergraduate or graduate courses at SJSU while studying in the MBA Preparation program?
- What documents do I need to submit to show that I have met the three admission conditions of the MBA Preparation program?
- If I don’t have a high enough TOEFL score or IELTS score, can I still apply for the MBA Preparation program?
- If my undergraduate degree is a 3-year degree, can I still apply for the MBA Preparation program?
- Do I need working experience in order to be admitted to the MBA Preparation program at SAL?
- What are your class sizes?
- After I complete the MBA Preparation program at SAL, do I still need to pass TOEFL and GMAT in order to be admitted to the MBA at SJSU?
- Does the MBA Preparation program help me with MBA application?
- Is there a deadline for applying to the MBA Preparation program?
- How many MBA programs does San Jose State University offer? What are their admission requirements?
- Does MBA-One admit students in spring semester? If not, are there any MBA programs at SJSU that admit students in spring?
- Before coming to the U.S., are there any documents that I should prepare for future MBA applications?
- Can I submit photocopies of my university transcript to SJSU?
- We use a different grading system in my country. How do I know if my GPA is equivalent to a 3.0 in the US?
- Can I get help with tuition? Are scholarships available to international students?
SAL’s MBA Preparation program is offered two times a year – January and August. Each program is 17 weeks long, with 20 hours of instruction every week.
We focus on the GMAT verbal section as well as the academic skills needed in MBA programs. Our core curriculum consists of GMAT, Written Communication, and Integrated Skills courses. Based on their specific needs, students can also choose one more of the following courses: Grammar, Critical Reasoning, American History, Current Events Reading and Vocabulary, or TOEFL electives (Please note that course offerings may change every semester).
In general our MBA Prep. students do not take courses at SJSU because MBA Prep. courses are very intensive and students need to focus on GMAT. However, if your undergraduate degree is from a US university or your TOEFL score is over 100 iBT, then we can consider your special circumstances.
If you think you have met all three conditions, please scan your official ETS TOEFL score report, your undergraduate transcripts, and your degree certificate and email them to Julie Yang, the MBA Preparation program advisor. Her email address is jyang@salmail.sjsu.edu. She will reply to you after verifying the documents.
If you do not have the minimum TOEFL or IELTS score at the time of application, you can still apply for the MBA Preparation program. After you complete the application process, we will send you a Conditional Acceptance Letter along with your I-20. You will take SAL’s placement test in your first week here. If you achieve 530 or higher on this placement test, you can start MBA Preparation right away. If you do not achieve 530, you will be transferred to our Academic and TOEFL Preparation program to improve your English language skills. Your skills will be assessed again at the end of the semester to determine future placement.
Most MBA programs in the U.S. require a 4-year undergraduate degree. Some private universities might be willing to accept you on the condition that you take some undergraduate courses at their universities. Some universities offer a 4th-year bridge program. Even though the MBA Preparation program advisor will help you with your application, your choices of MBA programs will be very limited. Please consider very carefully before applying to our MBA Preparation program.
The number of students varies from semester to semester, but a typical class has 12 students, representing 7-8 countries.
We have a close relationship with the Lucas Graduate School of Business and many of our students have been admitted to its graduate programs. However, there is no way to avoid the TOEFL and GMAT score requirements.
Yes. The MBA Preparation advisor will work with you to help you choose the MBA programs that meet your needs, will guide you through the application process, and will offer assistance in refining your personal statements and resumes.
Although there is no absolute deadline for applying to our MBA Preparation program, you should apply as soon as you can. It takes time to process the application, send I-20 and other documents, and schedule a visa interview at the American Embassy in your country.
There are two MBA programs at SJSU that are open to international students. The first is the MBA-One program, which takes one year to complete. The other is the Executive–Style MBA, which takes two or more years to complete. For the admissions requirements and much more, please go to http://www.sjsu.edu/lucasschool/prospective/mba/
MBA-One does not admit students in spring semester, but the Executive-Style MBA program does.
We recommend that you bring the following documents with you when you come to the U.S.
- Your undergraduate transcript in your native language
- Your undergraduate transcript in English
- Your degree certificate in your native language
- Your degree certificate in English
All these four documents need to be stamped by your university and sealed in a university envelope. For more specific documents requirements, please go to this website and find your country. http://www.sjsu.edu/gape/prospective_students/international_documents/
No. The Graduate Admissions Office requires that all transcripts be original, stamped and sealed by your university.
Only the evaluators in Graduate Admissions Office can do a complete evaluation of your transcript, but the MBA Preparation program advisor has a booklet that will give you an idea about equivalencies. Talk to her if you have questions.
Federal/State Financial Aid is not available to international students. San Jose State University is a state-funded public institution. Therefore, international students (F-1 visa holders) are required to show that they will have sufficient funds available to them throughout their entire enrollment before admission is granted. Most international students get their funds from families and friends. A few will receive scholarships or financial assistance from their country's government or private organizations.
