COBA Graduate Studies Office

 

Admission

Now that you have made the important decision to pursue a Business Graduate Degree, it is time to begin the application process. We have streamlined the process for ease in applying. If you have questions during the admission process, please contact our Admissions Office at 912-478-5384.

Admission is based on the formula listed below. Candidates should be proactive and contribute in class and team-based learning environment.

Candidates must provide the following admission information:

  1. Complete the Online Application Form.
  2. If necessary, International Student Application Form.
  3. $50.00 application fee made payable to Georgia Southern University.
  4. Scores on the Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT). Minimum score of 430 is required.
  5. One official transcript from all colleges and universities attended.
  6. If necessary, scores on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL).
  7. Completed Health Services Form from Georgia Southern University.
  8. Write an essay explaining how pursuing a concentration in Forensic Accounting will help you reach your career goals. (Maximum 500 words)
    1. Submit document as a Microsoft Word file using the following format: Yourfirstname_Yourlastname- Essay.doc. Submit document to aleveret@georgiasouthern.edu.
  9. Submit a resume that includes work experience, honors, extracurricular activities, military service, travel experience, hobbies, and special aptitudes.
    1. Submit document as a Microsoft Word file using the following format: Yourfirstname_Yourlastname-Resume.doc Submit document to aleveret@georgiasouthern.edu.
  10. Obtain two letters of recommendation that speak to your personal qualities, career potential, and potential to succeed in the classroom.
    1. Submit document as a Microsoft Word file using the following format: Yourfirstname_Yourlastname-Recommendation.doc Submit document to aleveret@georgiasouthern.edu.

Send information for Items 1-6 to:
Georgia Southern University
College of Graduate Studies
Admissions Office
P.O. Box 8113
Statesboro, GA 30460-8113

Telephone Number: 912-478-5384
Fax Number: 912-478-0740

Send information for Item 7 to:
Georgia Southern University
Health Services
P.O. Box 8043
Statesboro, GA 30460-8113

Telephone Number: 912-478-5641
Fax Number: 912-478-0792

Tuition and Fees information can be obtained from the Financial Aid Office. Your application packet must be received in our Admissions Office by the following dates.
            

DOMESTIC APPLICANTS    INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS
Fall Semester Deadline: July 31st
**Deadline Extended** 
 Fall Semester Deadline: October 1st
Spring Semester Deadline: November 15th
 Spring Semester Deadline: February 1st
Summer Semester Deadline: May 1 Summer Semester Deadline: June 1st

Regular Admission: A student with a standard formula score of 1000 or higher (or with an upper-level score of 1050 or higher) and a minimum GMAT score of 430 will be admitted as a regular MBA student.

Provisional Admission: A student with an index equal to or greater than 950 and less than 1000 will be admitted as a Provisional MBA student provided the undergraduate GPA is 2.80 or higher and the GMAT score is 430 or higher, or the GMAT score is 470 or higher.

Non-Degree Limited: A student who has not taken the GMAT may be admitted under this classification provided that the overall undergraduate GPA is 3.25 or higher, or the upper-level (last 60 semester hours) GPA is 3.50 or higher. Once admitted under this classification, an acceptable GMAT score must be submitted by the completion of the second graduate level course in order to continue with additional graduate courses in the MBA program.

        Standard formula score is calculated by multiplying undergraduate GPA times 200 plus the GMAT score,                                                     [(UGPA x 200) + GMAT => 1000].
        Upper level formula is [(Last 60 semester hours UGPA x 200) + GMAT => 1050].