Fall 2012 Application Period Oct 1, 2011- June 30, 2012
www.csumentor.edu

Applicants are evaluated on the basis of academic and managerial accomplishments, professional and educational goals, desire to succeed, and potential for advancement.

Successful applicants will generally possess at least 10 years of professional full-time work experience, and will have held an executive or management level position for more than five years. Others will have had successful careers in professions such as medicine or law. In evaluating your application, the Admissions Committee will consider the following areas:

Professional Experience

	Length, breadth and depth of your professional and managerial experience
	Potential for career advancement
	Support from your employing organization

Academic Qualifications

	A baccalaureate degree from an institution accredited by a regional accrediting association
	Previous graduate-level coursework, when available
	Performance on the Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT) GMAT can be waived for applicants with a 3.0 cumulative undergraduate GPA in a quantitative discipline (This is determined on a case-by-case basis, during your pre-applicant interview)

Additional Criteria

	Potential contributions to the learning experience of the class
	Professional maturity and motivation
	Ability and willingness to make a 22-month commitment
	Community service and professional activities

An applicant interview is an integral part of the admissions process and provides you with the opportunity to elaborate upon your qualifications and to ask questions about the program. You may schedule your required interview after you apply.

If you have questions about the admission process or would like additional information sent to you, please contact the EMBA office at embainfo@sdsu.edu or (619) 594-6010.

Application Instructions
2012 Checklist

Step 1) Apply for Admission through www.csumentor.edu.

Submit a California State University application for Graduate Admission along with a $55 application fee. This fee, payable by credit card only, is non-refundable and may not be transferred to another term. Payment must be received for your application to be reviewed. Under "Major/Program Objective" select Business Administration: Executive MBA - External Degree (major code 221705). The term "external degree" designates that the Executive MBA program is a self-support program on a special sessions schedule. When asked to submit a statement of career objectives, please indicate: Sent to EMBA office directly. See below instructions regarding the statement.

Step 2) Update your resume and business card

All students applying to the EMBA program are required to present an updated resume and a business card at the time of the application interview

Step 3) Schedule application interview

All students applying to the EMBA program are required to interview with the program Director. To schedule an appointment, please contact the EMBA Office at (619) 594-6010 or emba@mail.sdsu.edu. Your appointment will be scheduled after you submit your online application. Please bring a copy of your resume, unofficial transcripts and a business card to your interview.

Step 4) Check on standardized exams requirement

Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT)
Register for the GMAT exam at www.mba.com.Please be sure to use the correct SDSU institutional code (9LT-2P-73) on your registration form. Results will automatically be submitted to the EMBA Program office. The GMAT can be waived for EMBA applicants with a 3.0/4.0 scale or higher undergraduate GPA.

Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
All applicants who have completed three years of full-time study at the secondary or post-secondary level where English was not the language of instruction must pass the TOEFL test. For testing dates and locations and to schedule an appointment, visit www.toefl.org. SDSU institutional code 4682

Step 5) Submit documents to the EMBA Office:

MBA For Executives Program
College of Business Administration
San Diego State University
5500 Campanile Drive
San Diego, CA 92182-8232
Attention: Patricia van Damme

Official transcripts
Please request ONE official transcript from ALL colleges and universities you have attended and listed on your online application. Transcript Request Form.

Two letters of recommendation
Please submit two recommendation letters. One of these letters should come from your immediate supervisor and the other from a business associate who can knowledgeably discuss your managerial and academic abilities, accomplishments and potential. Confidential Recommendation Form.

Statement of career objectives
This statement should include a description of your short and long-term career goals, and the ways in which you believe the Executive MBA degree will help you to achieve them. This essay should be a maximum of two pages, double spaced.

Corporate/Individual Sponsorship Form
This is required to insure that your organizational sponsor will agree to allow you to attend classes on the mandatory Fridays and Saturdays, and to determine if your organization plans to cover all or part of your educational fees. Corporate Sponsorship Form

NOTE: Letters of recommendation, statement of objectives, and sponsorship forms can also be submitted via email or fax.

Step 6) Additional requirements for applicants with international coursework

Detailed report with course level identification
Please contact the company below and request a detailed report to be sent to the EMBA office

International Education Research Foundation, Inc. (IERF)
P.O. Box 3665
Culver City, CA 90231
www.ierf.org
310-258-9451
Cost: $185

International transcripts
Bring original plus certified copies of your foreign transcripts, mark sheets and diploma to SDSU’s Prospective Student Center. Your originals will be retained for evaluation and returned at a later date.