Students with backgrounds in all academic disciplines are encouraged to apply. To be admitted to the M.B.A. program, students must hold a bachelors degree from an accredited institution and have a minimum of two years work experience.

To apply, you may request an application packet or download the entire application packet located at the bottom of this page.

We encourage prospective students to send in the completed application at any time to allow administration to begin processing your file. After your application has been submitted, a Graduate Enrollment Counselor will begin assisting you to complete all admissions criteria.

Application for Admission to Master of Business Administration requires the following: 

• A completed admission application form;
  
• Baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution;
  
• Official transcripts from accredited institutions, one of which must indicate the completion of an undergraduate degree;
  
• Two letters of recommendation;
  
• A personal essay that describes why the applicant desires to participate in the M.B.A. program and a description of the applicant’s future goals;
  
• The successful completion of a post-baccalaureate professional certificate program or graduate degree program, or scores from the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT);
  
• Meeting with the Director of Graduate Programs and/or a member of the Fermanian School of Business faculty to plan the applicant’s professional development goals and graduate degree courses;
  
• Evidence of basic knowledge of common professional competencies (i.e. economics, finance, business math, and accounting) either through transcripts (from a regionally accredited university or college with a 3.0 GPA or better), or by successfully passing an on-line assessment test provided by the Fermanian School of Business, or enrollment in Business Basics courses.
  
• Evidence of basic knowledge of business law, marketing and business communication through transcripts (from a regionally accredited university or college with a 3.0 GPA or better), professional experience, or enrollment in Business Basics courses.

OFFICIAL APPLICATION PACKET MATERIAL DOWNLOADS

Please download and print the application and all supplemental information.

Application 

• M.B.A. Graduate Application (pdf)

Application Checklist and Supplemental Information

• Entire Supplemental Packet (pdf)
  Includes Application Checklist, M.B.A. Admissions Essay topics, GMAT information, Prerequisite course information, and Recommendation Form

PLEASE RETURN ALL MATERIAL TO:

PLNU-MISSION VALLEY, M.B.A.
Graduate Administrative Services
4007 Camino Del Rio South, Suite 300
San Diego, CA 92108