MBA Admissions and Prerequisites

Admissions to the MBA program are selective and depend on several elements, including scholarship and an ability to communicate effectively. Before an applicant can be admitted to the MBA program he or she must have completed:

1. A bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution. (Oakland University students admitted to the joint baccalaureate/MBA degree program are exempt from this requirement.)
2. The Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) with a score of 500 or better.

Applicants must also meet the general admission requirements for graduate study at Oakland University. Applications are considered by the Graduate Admission Committee of the School of Business Administration. In making admission recommendations, the admission committee assesses the potential of applicants for success in the MBA program by examining their undergraduate records, their GMAT scores, their responses to questions on the supplemental application and their work experience. Letters of recommendation also may be required by the Graduate Admission Committee.

Students admitted to the MBA program must demonstrate proficiency or complete course work in the following areas.  Students may be conditionally admitted with the condition that they complete those prerequisites prior to completing their first year of study in the MBA program. 

1. A college course in the principles of microeconomics.
2. A college course in the principles of macroeconomics. 
3. A college course in financial accounting. 
4. A recent college algebra course or mathematics at a higher level.
5. A college course in calculus, workshop, self-study program or continuing education course in quantitative methods which includes basic calculus.
6. A college course, workshop, continuing education course or self-study in computer applications.  Students who have not taken a college course must submit a letter detailing their training and experience with word processors, spreadsheets, graphics, database management systems, and the Internet.