{"id":42,"date":"2023-03-17T14:14:36","date_gmt":"2023-03-17T19:14:36","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/wordpress.masters.allcampus.inc\/?page_id=42"},"modified":"2026-04-07T14:37:54","modified_gmt":"2026-04-07T21:37:54","slug":"admissions","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.usfca.edu\/management-programs\/admissions\/","title":{"rendered":"Admissions"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"pb-4\">\n<h2 class=\"txt-green\">Next Start Dates<\/h2>\n<div class=\"start-date\">\n<div class=\"start-date-row\">\n<div class=\"program-name\">\n<h3>MBA:<\/h3>\n<div class=\"date bg-lime\">May 26, 2026<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"program-name\">\n<h3>Application deadline:<\/h3>\n<div class=\"date bg-lime\">May 1, 2026<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a class=\"btn btn-arrow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.usfca.edu\/management-programs\/apply-now\/\">Apply<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<div class=\"start-date-row\" style=\"grid-template-columns: auto auto;\">\n<div class=\"program-name\">\n<h3>MSA:<\/h3>\n<div class=\"date bg-turquoise\"><!--[archa-next-start-date program_static_slug=\"USF-MGSM-MSA\"]-->August 18, 2026<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"program-name\">\n<h3>Application deadline:<\/h3>\n<div class=\"date bg-turquoise\"><!--[archa-next-app-deadline program_static_slug=\"USF-MGSM-MSA\"]-->July 14, 2026<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a class=\"btn btn-arrow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.usfca.edu\/management-programs\/apply-now\/\">Apply<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<div class=\"start-date-row\">\n<div class=\"program-name\">\n<h3>MIM:<\/h3>\n<div class=\"date bg-orange\"><!--[archa-next-start-date program_static_slug=\"USFCA-MGSM-MSM\"]-->August 18, 2026<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"program-name\">\n<h3>Application deadline:<\/h3>\n<div class=\"date bg-orange\"><!--[archa-next-app-deadline program_static_slug=\"USFCA-MGSM-MSM\"]-->July 14, 2026<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a class=\"btn btn-arrow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.usfca.edu\/management-programs\/apply-now\/\">Apply<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"intro-copy\">We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and prior fields of study. Please see the sections below for details on each degree\u2019s specific requirements.<\/p>\n<p class=\"intro-copy\">If you have any questions, an enrollment specialist is available to help. Call <a href='tel:(813) 590-1402'>(813) 590-1402<\/a> or <a href='tel:(813) 590-1402'>(813) 590-1402<\/a> (toll-free) to get one-on-one help, or email your queries to <a href='mailto:managementonline@usfca.edu'>managementonline@usfca.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<div class=\"py-4\">\n<h2 class=\"txt-green\">Master of Business Administration Requirements<\/h2>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-xl-6 mb-5\">\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 2rem;\">Admissions Checklist<\/h3>\n<div class=\"bullet-items\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.usfca.edu\/management-programs\/apply-now\/\">Completed online application<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"bullet-items\">Transcript(s) from each accredited college or university attended<\/div>\n<div class=\"bullet-items\">R\u00e9sum\u00e9 or curriculum vitae<\/div>\n<div class=\"bullet-items\">Two letters of recommendation<\/div>\n<div class=\"bullet-items\">Statement of purpose<\/div>\n<div class=\"bullet-items\">Self-evaluation (optional)<\/div>\n<div class=\"bullet-items\">Application fee ($55)<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-xl-6 mb-5\">\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 2rem;\">Admissions Requirements<\/h3>\n<div class=\"bullet-items\">MBA applicants must have a bachelor\u2019s degree from an accredited institution <strong>and<\/strong> two or more years of professional experience.<\/div>\n<div class=\"bullet-items\">Applicants will complete a Zoom interview with the admissions team. All interviews are by invitation only. Should you be selected to interview, an invitation will be sent to the email account associated with your online application.<\/div>\n<div class=\"bullet-items\">International applicants must submit English Language Proficiency test scores.* We accept scores from TOEFL (92 minimum), IELTS (6.5 minimum), PTE (62 minimum), or Duolingo (120 minimum).<\/div>\n<div class=\"bullet-items\"><strong>No GMAT or GRE is required for admission.<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"note\">*<a href=\"https:\/\/www.usfca.edu\/admission\/graduate\/international-graduate\/english-proficiency\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Exemptions may be made<\/a> for applicants who have studied in English speaking countries, countries where English is an official language, or where the government requires 11 years of mandatory English instruction, at the discretion of the specific graduate program.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<div class=\"py-4\">\n<h2 class=\"txt-green\">Master of Science in Accounting Requirements<\/h2>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-xl-6 mb-5\">\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 2rem;\">Admissions Checklist<\/h3>\n<div class=\"bullet-items\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gradapply.usfca.edu\/apply\/\">Completed online application*<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"bullet-items\">Transcript(s) from each accredited college or university attended<\/div>\n<div class=\"bullet-items\">R\u00e9sum\u00e9 or curriculum vitae<\/div>\n<div class=\"bullet-items\">Two letters of recommendation<\/div>\n<div class=\"bullet-items\">Statement of purpose<\/div>\n<div class=\"bullet-items\">Self-evaluation (optional)<\/div>\n<div class=\"bullet-items\">Interview with admissions team<\/div>\n<div class=\"bullet-items\">Application fee ($55)<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-xl-6 mb-5\">\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 2rem;\">Admissions Requirements<\/h3>\n<div class=\"bullet-items\">MSA applicants must have a bachelor\u2019s degree from an accredited institution.<\/div>\n<div class=\"bullet-items\">Applicants will complete a Zoom interview with the admissions team. All interviews are by invitation only. Should you be selected to interview, an invitation will be sent to the email account associated with your online application.<\/div>\n<div class=\"bullet-items\">International applicants must submit English Language Proficiency test scores.* We accept scores from TOEFL (92 minimum), IELTS (6.5 minimum), PTE (62 minimum), or Duolingo (120 minimum).<\/div>\n<div class=\"bullet-items\"><strong>No GMAT or GRE is required for admission.<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"note\">*<a href=\"https:\/\/www.usfca.edu\/admission\/graduate\/international-graduate\/english-proficiency\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Exemptions may be made<\/a> for applicants who have studied in English speaking countries, countries where English is an official language, or where the government requires 11 years of mandatory English instruction, at the discretion of the specific graduate program.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<div class=\"py-4\">\n<h2 class=\"txt-green\">Master of Science in Management Requirements<\/h2>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-xl-6 mb-5\">\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 2rem;\">Admissions Checklist<\/h3>\n<div class=\"bullet-items\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.usfca.edu\/management-programs\/apply-now\/\">Completed online application<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"bullet-items\">Transcript(s) from each accredited college or university attended<\/div>\n<div class=\"bullet-items\">R\u00e9sum\u00e9 or curriculum vitae<\/div>\n<div class=\"bullet-items\">Two letters of recommendation<\/div>\n<div class=\"bullet-items\">Statement of purpose<\/div>\n<div class=\"bullet-items\">Self-evaluation (optional)<\/div>\n<div class=\"bullet-items\">Application fee ($55)<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-xl-6 mb-5\">\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 2rem;\">Admissions Requirements<\/h3>\n<div class=\"bullet-items\">MIM applicants must have a bachelor\u2019s degree from an accredited institution <strong>and<\/strong> at least one year of professional experience.<\/div>\n<div class=\"bullet-items\">International applicants must submit English Language Proficiency test scores*. We accept scores from TOEFL (92 minimum), IELTS (6.5 minimum), PTE (62 minimum), or Duolingo (120 minimum).<\/div>\n<div class=\"bullet-items\"><strong>No GMAT or GRE is required for admission.<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"note\">*<a href=\"https:\/\/www.usfca.edu\/admission\/graduate\/international-graduate\/english-proficiency\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Exemptions may be made<\/a> for applicants who have studied in English speaking countries, countries where English is an official language, or where the government requires 11 years of mandatory English instruction, at the discretion of the specific graduate program.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<div class=\"pt-4 pb-2\">\n<h2 class=\"txt-green\">More Details About the Application Components<\/h2>\n<div id=\"accordion-section-0\" class=\"accordion\">\n<div class=\"accordion-item\">\n<h3 id=\"accordion-header-00\" class=\"accordion-header\"><button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#accordion-content-00\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse1\">R\u00e9sum\u00e9\/CV<\/button><\/h3>\n<div id=\"accordion-content-00\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-header-00\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion-header-00\">\n<div class=\"accordion-body\">\n<p>Your current r\u00e9sum\u00e9 or CV can include your educational and employment history, coursework related to the graduate program to which you are applying, and any experiences relevant to your pursuit of graduate studies. This can include internships; published articles or other published materials; volunteer and\/or community service experience; study or work outside of your home country; and any other interests or activities related to the graduate program.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"accordion-item\">\n<h3 id=\"accordion-header-01\" class=\"accordion-header\"><button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#accordion-content-01\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse1\">Letters of Recommendation<\/button><\/h3>\n<div id=\"accordion-content-01\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-header-01\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion-header-01\">\n<div class=\"accordion-body\">\n<p>Two letters of recommendation are required. At least one letter should be from a professional contact, if possible. Ideally, one or both of your professional recommendations should come from a current or former direct supervisor. For current undergraduates, academic recommendations are also appreciated.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"accordion-item\">\n<h3 id=\"accordion-header-02\" class=\"accordion-header\"><button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#accordion-content-02\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse1\">Statement of Purpose<\/button><\/h3>\n<div id=\"accordion-content-02\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-header-02\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion-header-02\">\n<div class=\"accordion-body\">\n<p>Your statement of purpose of no more than 1,000 words should address the following questions:<\/p>\n<div class=\"bullet-items\">What are your short- and long-term professional goals and how will this degree help you achieve those goals?<\/div>\n<div class=\"bullet-items\">Why have you chosen this degree and who or what experience influenced you to apply?<\/div>\n<div class=\"bullet-items\">Why the University of San Francisco?<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"accordion-item\">\n<h3 id=\"accordion-header-03\" class=\"accordion-header\"><button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#accordion-content-03\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse1\">Self-Evaluation (Optional)<\/button><\/h3>\n<div id=\"accordion-content-03\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-header-03\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion-header-03\">\n<div class=\"accordion-body\">\n<p>Is there any additional information you would like us to consider as part of your application? Please use this as your opportunity to address any gaps in your employment, academic issues (probation, dismissal, failing grades, standardized test performance), etc.<\/p>\n<p>We encourage all applicants with less than a 3.0 cumulative GPA to use the self evaluation to explain any issues or setbacks that may have contributed to a lower GPA, plus any steps you will take\/have taken to ensure you are capable of earning a 3.0 or better in your graduate degree program.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<div class=\"pt-4 pb-2\">\n<h2 class=\"txt-green\">Transcript Information<\/h2>\n<p>The minimum graduate admission requirement includes a bachelor\u2019s degree or recognized equivalent from an accredited institution prior to enrollment.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"mt-5 mb-2\" style=\"font-size: 2rem;\">Transcript Copies Are Acceptable for the Application Process<\/h3>\n<p>Copies of your transcripts from each accredited college or university attended must be uploaded to the online application. Once admitted to the program, instructions for sending official, sealed transcripts will be provided.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"mt-5 mb-2\" style=\"font-size: 2rem;\">Transcripts From Non-U.S. Institutions<\/h3>\n<p>If you received your bachelor\u2019s degree or other graduate degree from an international (non-U.S.) institution, you must submit the following:<\/p>\n<div class=\"bullet-items mt-3\">Transcript(s) and\/or academic record in the original language of your institution.<\/div>\n<div class=\"bullet-items\">Official degree conferral certificate(s) indicating degree completion or expected date of completion.<\/div>\n<div class=\"bullet-items sub-bullet\">If you have not graduated yet, include proof of enrollment.<\/div>\n<div class=\"bullet-items sub-bullet\">Three-year bachelor\u2019s degrees are accepted for admission review.<\/div>\n<div class=\"bullet-items\">Official English translation of transcript(s) and degree conferral certificate(s).<\/div>\n<div class=\"bullet-items sub-bullet\">A notarized English translation of your transcript\/degree conferral certificate or evaluation by a credentials service is required if the university does not issue English language transcripts.<\/div>\n<div class=\"bullet-items sub-bullet\">If you have not graduated yet, please include proof of enrollment.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<div class=\"py-4\">\n<h2 class=\"txt-green\">International Students<\/h2>\n<p>We invite international students who are eligible to study in the United States to apply to our programs. It\u2019s important to note, however, that USF cannot sponsor F1 student visas for our part-time or online programs. For more detailed information on applying, please visit our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.usfca.edu\/management-programs\/admissions\/international-students\/\">international students page<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Next Start Dates MBA: Application deadline: Apply MSA: August 18, 2026 Application deadline: July 14, 2026 Apply MIM: August 18, 2026 Application deadline: July 14, 2026 Apply We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and prior fields of study. Please see the sections below for details on each degree\u2019s specific requirements. 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