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WHY SDSU SPORTS MBA FAQ ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS INTERNATIONAL
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Application Information for International Students

International students are highly encouraged to apply to the Sports MBA program at San Diego State University. The Sports MBA curriculum is globally focused, with classroom discussions, case studies, and guest lecturers frequently covering all areas of international sport. Over the past four years, international students have averaged over twenty percent of the cohort, one of the highest percentages of international students for any sports management program in the U.S.  

A number of our international graduates have achieved significant success in the sports industry, either returning to their home countries or remaining in the United States and working for a domestic sports organization.

There are a few additional steps that international applicants must take with the Office of Graduate Admissions in order to be admitted to SDSU's Sports MBA program, and our staff is happy to work with international applicants to assist with the application. Please contact Ana Righellis (righelli@mail.sdsu.edu) or 619-594-6010 if you require additional instructions. 

We realize the differences in language, application procedures and school systems international students face and therefore we are happy to assist international students with any questions or difficulties they might have regarding the program and its application process. Please read this website extensively and email us with any questions at smbainfo@sdsu.edu. If necessary, we can set up a either a voice or video Skype appointment for a smoother communication process once the application period has begun. You may also want to check the website of the International Student Center from San Diego State University. They are happy to assist you with questions about your visa, finances, housing and other concerns you may have. Their website is www.sdsu.edu/isc.

The application for international students differs slightly from the domestic application. The CSU requires an original copy of your diploma or degree certificate. Please contact our office and we will work with you to satisfy this requirement. There are a few additional steps that international applicants must take with the Office of Graduate Admissions in order to be admitted to SDSU's Sports MBA program, which are explained below.

International students will need to follow these steps to
apply for the sports MBA program:

  1. Follow the steps all prospective students need to take to apply:
    http://www-rohan.sdsu.edu/~smba/admission_apply.html

  2. In addition to the application steps for domestic applicants, international students need to submit the following documents:
    Detail Report:
    If undergraduate education was completed outside the U.S., applicants must submit a translated comparison of their transcripts from the International Education Research Foundation.

    Detail Report
    International Education Research Foundation, Inc.
    P.O. Box 3665
    Culver City, CA 90231
    http://www.ierf.org
    (310) 258-9451
    Cost: $165

    TOEFL- test: If undergraduate education was in a language other than English, students must submit a TOEFL test score in addition to all of the above documents. For a list of the minimum TOEFL scores for each format of the test, please contact our office directly.

    Bank statement:     International students are required to submit qualifying financial documents in order to obtain a student visa for study in the United States. A bank statement displaying funds covering the entire tuition amount (approximately $41,000 USD for January 2012) must be provided at the time of acceptance in order to gain entrance to the program. Download Financial Statement form

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