Print Page

Pre-Masters of Business Administration



 

Introduction 

Admissions criteria:  Criteria of admission to MBA programs are:

  • quality of full-time work experience,
  • GMAT Score,
  • cumulative grade point average,
  • letters of recommendation,
  • extracurricular activities,
  • almost all graduate programs strongly encourage potential students to gain full-time work experience before applying.

Persons with strong interpersonal skills, creativity, an ability to engage in critical thinking, an awareness of the globalization process, and an ability to communicate effectively are the most successful in business.  For this reason, a liberal arts background can provide a solid base on which to build a successful business career.

 

Advice to students considering an MBA program

Course selection 

While a Pre-MBA student can select any major at the college, it is helpful to take certain courses that will orient the student more specifically in the business field.  Below is a list of two categories (most useful and recommended) of such courses. 

Most useful 

EconomicsECON 111, Introduction to Microeconomics
ECON 112, Introduction to Macroeconomics 

International Business and ManagementINBM 100, Fundamentals of Business
INBM 110, Fundamentals of Accounting
INBM 200, Global Economy
INBM 220, Managerial Decision Making
INBM 230, International Organizational Behavior
INBM 240, Marketing in Global Context
INBM 250, Finance
INBM 400, International Business Strategy and Policy

MathematicsMATH 121, Elementary Statistics
MATH 121, Elementary Statistics
MATH 170, Single Variable Calculus
Depending on placement, the student may be required to take MATH 151 prior to MATH 170

Internships and independent studies 

Business-oriented internships and independent studies can be an important component of this program. 

Recommended 

Additional courses in International Business and Management as well as courses in Economics, Philosophy, Psychology, and Political Science are recommended, in addition to competency in a foreign language. 

Business careers after graduation 

Many entry-level positions of responsibility in business are available to the liberal arts graduate.  Students desiring a business career should plan their course of study as early as their sophomore year by consulting with the Career Center as well as their academic advisor.

Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT) 

The GMAT (Graduate Management Admissions Test) should be taken by the fall semester of the senior year.  The GMAT is a computer-based standardized test offered at Prometric Testing Centers.  Check www.mba.com for course selection information.

Admissions process 

See the Career Center staff for information and assistance with admission to MBA programs.  Contact the INBM department at x1177 to set up an appointment to speak to a member of the INBM faculty.

For additional information, see International Business & Management