International Students

We welcome students from around the world to these programs: Full-Time MBA, One-Year MBA, Master of Science in Financial Analysis, and Master of Global Entrepreneurial Management. We also issue I-20's for the following certificate programs: Foundations of Finance and Investment Management.

We do not issue I-20’s for our working professional programs: Part-Time MBA, Accelerated Part-Time MBA, Executive MBA, Professional Master of Science in Financial Analysis, Master of Science in Information Systems, Master of Nonprofit Administration, Master of Science in Organization Development and Master of Public Administration.

In addition to the application requirements noted here, international applicants must submit the following information:

English Proficiency:

Applicants who did not earn an undergraduate or graduate degree or have not completed one year of study in a degree program in English at a higher education institution in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Ireland, Norway, Australia or New Zealand must submit a TOEFL, IELTS or PTE Academic Score. Please note, students from countries where the government required 11 years of mandatory English instruction may be exempt from providing English language test scores according to the discretion of an individual graduate program. 

See below for the minimum English proficiency requirements for each program.

Master of Science in Analytics

TOEFL (internet-based): 90
TOEFL (paper-based): 575
IELTS: 6.5
Pearson Test of English Academic: 61

Full-Time MBA

TOEFL (internet-based): 100
TOEFL (paper-based): 600
IELTS: 7.0
Pearson Test of English Academic: 68
*International Applicants who receive a TOEFL (internet-based) score of 92-99, a TOEFL (paper-based) score of 580-599, an IELTS score of 6.5 or a Pearson Test of English Academic score of 62-67 may be admitted based on successful completion of the School of Management's United States Business and Culture Class (USBCC). For more information click here.

Part-Time MBA

TOEFL (internet-based): 100
TOEFL (paper-based): 600
IELTS: 7.0
Pearson Test of English Academic: 68

One-Year MBA and Accelerated Part-Time MBA

TOEFL (internet-based): 100
TOEFL (paper-based): 600
IELTS: 7.0
Pearson Test of English Academic: 68

Master of Science in Financial Analysis

TOEFL (internet-based): 100
TOEFL (paper-based): 600
IELTS: 7.0
Pearson Test of English Academic: 68
*International Applicants to the Accelerated MSFA program who receive a TOEFL (internet-based) score of 89-99, a TOEFL (paper-based) score of 573-599, an IELTS score of 6.5 or a Pearson Test of English Academic score of 60-67 may be admitted based on successful completion of the School of Management's United States Business and Culture Class (USBCC). For more information click here.

Master in Global Entrepreneurial Management

TOEFL (internet-based): 79
TOEFL (paper-based): 550
IELTS: 6.0
Pearson Test of English Academic: 53

Master of Science in Information Systems

TOEFL (internet-based): 100
TOEFL (paper-based): 600
IELTS: 7.0
Pearson Test of English Academic: 68

Master of Nonprofit Administration

TOEFL (internet-based): 100
TOEFL (paper-based): 600
IELTS: 7.0
Pearson Test of English Academic: 68

Master of Science in Organization Development

TOEFL (internet-based): 100
TOEFL (paper-based): 600
IELTS: 7.0
Pearson Test of English Academic: 68

Master of Public Administration

TOEFL (internet-based): 100
TOEFL (paper-based): 600
IELTS: 7.0
Pearson Test of English Academic: 68

Certificate Programs

TOEFL (internet-based): 100
TOEFL (paper-based): 600
IELTS: 7.0
Pearson Test of English Academic: 68

Transcripts:

Applicants who obtained their baccalaureate or advanced degree(s) from an international (non U.S.) institution must submit the following:

  • Transcript(s) (academic record) in the original language of your institution.
  • An English version of transcript(s) with course titles in English. If the university does not issue English language versions of transcript(s), a notarized English translation of your transcript or evaluation by a credentials service is required.
  • Official degree conferral certificate indicating degree completion or the expected date of completion. 

If admitted to the program, international applicants must submit official, sealed transcripts. Instructions on how to send these official, sealed documents will be provided at the time of admission. As such, it is important have official copies of transcript(s) and degree conferral certificate(s) available for submission.

Certification of Finances:

Applicants who require an F-1 student visa must verify that they (or sponsors) can fund their tuition and living expenses during studies in the U.S. The Certification of Finances form along with any required bank statement(s), bank letter(s) or sponsorship letter(s) should be uploaded to the online application. Funds required for each degree program are indicated on this Certification of Finances form.

Passport:

Applicants who require an F-1 student visa must submit a copy of their passport with their application.