The convenience
of online study.

• A four-year undergraduate degree with a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.5 (3.0 is preferred)
• A small number of applicants with extensive work experience may be considered without an undergraduate degree. Each applicant under this category will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
• Please note: If your transcripts are not in English and no translation is provided by the University, please download the International Transcript requirements.

• Applicants should have a minimum of two years of full-time professional work experience, following completion of an undergraduate degree, although the average is eight years.
• We take a holistic approach in accepting students for our program. We take into consideration your work and life experiences in addition to your grades and test scores.

• All courses in the GDBA program are taught in English, therefore all applicants must be fluent in English.
• If your primary language is not English or your previous education has been conducted in a country where English is not the primary language (see a full list of accepted countries), you must demonstrate sufficient command of the English language as evidenced by achieving a satisfactory score on a standardized English test acceptable to the University. Find more information about this requirement.
• The two tests we accept are:
  • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) including reading, writing, speaking, and listening components
  • International English Language Testing Systems (IELTS)

• The minimum University requirements for test scores is:
  • TOEFL 93 with a minimum of 20 in each category (internet based exam) and a TWE of 5 (the paper based TOEFL score is also accepted with a minimum score of 580)
  • IELTS overall band score of 7.0 with no individual score under 6.5.

Please note: Candidates below the English Language requirements will be asked to retake the test.

• Candidates are expected to be computer literate and familiar with the Internet.
• Students are expected to have access to a Mac or Windows computer with multi-media capability (including a headset with microphone), high-speed Internet access, Microsoft Office, and Internet Explorer/Firefox/Safari.
• Certain courses may require you to use additional software.

• Expect to spend approximately 12 to 15 hours per week on each course.
• Lectures, exams, and assignments will be scheduled to accommodate individuals working between Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm PST. If you fall outside of this time zone or schedule, you may need to make occasional adjustments to your schedule.