Current Student FAQ
Below are frequent questions students ask about the SDSU Graduate Business Programs. If you still have questions after reading through the information below, please feel free to email or call the Graduate Business Programs office for assistance (GradBusiness@sdsu.edu or 619-594-8073).
Can I waive out of the MBA or MSBA program core courses? If so, how?
Can I waive out of the MSA program core courses? If so, how?
As an international student, am I eligible for financial aid?
How do I apply for a Graduate Assistantship?
What is the latest date to add/drop a class?
How do I take a leave of absence?
Do I have to repeat a class if I receive a C-?
What is the process to apply for graduation?
If I have completed all of the necessary steps to graduate, how do I know if I have been officially advanced to candidacy?
I am an international student interested in practical training. What are the opportunities?
Where can I go for student advising?
Can I waive out of the MBA or MSBA program core courses? If so, how?
Students who earned an undergraduate degree in a business-related field or have completed business-related courses have the opportunity to request to have one or more MBA core courses waived. Courses may be waived if an equivalent course was taken at an AACSB-accredited university within the past 5 years and the student earned a grade of ‘B’ or higher in that course. Courses completed at non-AACSB accredited institutions will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
The following table shows the undergraduate courses at SDSU that can be used to waive each of the core course requirements.
Graduate Core Courses |
Undergraduate Course |
Dept & No. |
Course Title |
Dept & No. |
Course Title |
BA 650 |
Financial Reporting & Analysis |
ACCTG 201 |
Financial Accounting Fundamentals |
BA 662 |
Operations Management |
IDS 302 |
Introduction to Operations Management |
BA 651 |
Organizational Behavior |
MGT 350 |
Management & Organizational Behavior |
BA 652 |
Statistical Analysis |
IDS 301 |
Statistical Analysis for Business |
BA 653 |
Managerial Economics |
FIN 321 |
Managerial Economics |
BA 655 |
Marketing |
MKTG 370 |
Marketing |
BA 665 |
Financial Management |
FIN 323 |
Fundamentals of Finance |
Can I waive out of the MSA program core courses? If so, how?
Students who earned an undergraduate degree in a business or accounting-related field may request to waive out of the MSA core courses. Waiver decisions will be based upon when the course was completed, the university at which it was completed, and the grade received in the course.
Satisfactory completion means that the student’s grade in each course must be “B” (3.0) or better and that the course must have been completed within seven years prior to the first course completed on the master’s degree program. The seven year requirement may be waived by the School of Accountancy adviser.
As an international student, am I eligible for financial aid?
International students attending SDSU are not eligible for any federal or state financial aid programs. However, ISC Scholarships are sometimes available. You should regularly check with ISC for information. Most academic departments offer University Scholarships which are competitive and based on scholastic performance at SDSU. International graduates and undergraduates may apply for any University Scholarship for which they are eligible. More information and application forms for University Scholarships can be obtained through SDSU's Scholarship Office. For information on scholarships and fellowships offered by foundations and international agencies, visit www.isc.sdsu.edu/prospective/sdsu_financial.html
How do I apply for a Graduate Assistantship?
Teaching associateships and graduate nonteaching associateships in business administration are available to a limited number of qualified students.For a description of the typical duties performed by graduate assistants visit http://affiliated.sdsu.edu/TAGA/graduateassistant/colbusiness.htm.
For a description of the typical duties performed by teaching assistants visit http://msa.sdsu.edu/TAjob.html. Applications and additional information may be secured from the departmental offices of the College of
Business Administration (SSE 2411 and SSE 3356) or downloaded:
Graduate Assistant Application
Teaching Associate
Graduate Assistants do not receive tuition waivers or reimbursements.
What is the latest date to add/drop a class?
Please refer to the Academic Calendar for the exact deadlines. The drop deadline is typically around the 10th day of the semester. The add deadline is typically two days after the drop deadline.
How do I take a leave of absence?
Students must request a leave of absence for each semester they will be absent. Go to your web portal account to request a leave. A leave of absence will be granted if you are a graduate student who has completed at least one semester of graduate work. You must be in good academic standing. You cannot be granted a leave of absence if you are on probation or have been disqualified. In addition, you cannot have a registration hold.
Do I have to repeat a class if I receive a C-?
Yes, if you received a grade of C- or lower in a course listed on your program of study, you must repeat the class. The two grades will be averaged into your grade point average.
What is the process to apply for graduation?
Graduation is not automatic upon the completion of degree requirements. An Application for Graduation with an Advanced Degree is only available from the Graduate Division and must be filed with the appropriate fee at the Cashier's Office. Students are encouraged to apply the semester prior to anticipated graduation as the deadline for each semester usually occurs during the second week of classes. No late applications are accepted. Additional information is available on the Graduate Affairs web site: http://gra.sdsu.edu/grad/appgradadvdgr.html
If I have completed all of the necessary steps to graduate, how do I know if I have been officially advanced to candidacy?
If you have completed all of the steps above, you will receive notification via mail from the Graduate Division detailing your advancement to candidacy.
I am an international student interested in practical training. What are the opportunities?
F-1 students may engage in Practical Training or work experience related to the field of study either during or after your studies at SDSU. You must have been in status one full academic year prior to being eligible for Practical Training. There are two types of practical training: curricular and optional. Curricular practical training can only be used when an internship is an integral part of the curriculum during a course of study. Optional practical training can be used during or after a course of study, and is for a total of 12 months. For more information visit http://www.isc.sdsu.edu/Current/immigration_F1pt.htm
Where can I go for student advising?
Students are welcome to come by our office anytime during our office hours. We are located in the Student Services East Building in Room 3428. Students may also contact their faculty advisors for questions about their academic plans.
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