Master of Business Administration
As of April 1, 2020, due to the uncertainty surrounding COVID-19, applicants seeking Fall 2020 admission will NOT be required to submit GMAT and/or GRE exam scores. Admission for these applicants will be determined solely on their GPA and full-time professional experience. However, if an applicant wishes to submit an official standardized test score to Valdosta State University, they can and that score will be considered for their admission. Admissions decisions made prior to this statement being issued are still valid; this policy is not retroactive.
Program Coordinator |
Admission Deadlines |
Additional Links |
Dr. Ellis Heath | Fall Semester: July 15 | Retention/Dismissal/Readmission Policy |
Email: ebheath@valdosta.edu |
Spring Semester: November 15 | Graduation Requirements |
Phone: 229-333-5241 |
Summer Semester: April 15 |
College of Business Administration |
Admission Requirements
Required Documents |
Admission Requirements |
Online Graduate Application |
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Official transcript from your bachelor’s degree-granting school and from any graduate coursework (Transcripts of coursework completed in-residence at VSU will be obtained by the Graduate School) |
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Graduate Management Admission Examination (GMAT) or |
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MBA Supplemental Application |
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Resume |
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Verification of Lawful Presence (Effective Fall 2011 for applicants who believe they qualify for in-state tuition or a residency waiver.) |
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Unless otherwise indicated above, all required documents must be received on or before the admission deadline for your file to be reviewed. It is the applicant's responsibility to allow adequate time for document delivery and to ensure receipt of documents. Please allow at least 7-10 days for delivery by mail.
Important Program Information
- The following prerequisite courses must be completed prior to admission to the MBA program, if not completed in conjunction with the undergraduate degree. All prerequisite courses must be completed with a grade of “C” or better:
Prerequisite Courses
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VSU Course Number
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Principles of Accounting I
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ACCT 2101
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Principles of Accounting II
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ACCT 2102
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Applied Business Statistics
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BUSA 2100
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Financial Management
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FIN 3350
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- To meet minimum requirements for admission, applicants must attain a minimum of 950 points on the College of Business Administration Graduate Admission Formula (see below), while meeting both the minimum grade-point average requirement and test score requirement.
Total Points = GMAT score + (200 x GPA)
International Applicants
International applicants must meet all admission criteria and documentation requirements as defined by the program, however, additional documentation may be required. Please review the information below for specific information and guidelines.
- Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) Exam- The TOEFL exam is required for applicants whose first language is not English based on country of citizenship. International applicants whose first language is not English but who have earned a bachelor’s degree or higher from a U.S. institution may be exempt from the TOEFL exam. – The minimum TOEFL scores for the MBA program are as follows:
- Paper-based Test: 523
- Computer-based Test: 193
- Internet-based Test: 70
- Certificate of Finances- The Certificate of Finance is required of any applicant requiring a student visa to enter the United States to complete his or her studies. This document is considered a part of the application for admission and applications will not be reviewed without this document. Applicants who do not require an I-20 student visa to complete their studies are exempt from this requirement.
- Evaluation of International Transcripts - Applicants who have completed coursework at an institution outside of the United States must submit a course-by-course evaluation of the coursework. This transcript evaluation must be completed by an international education credentials evaluation service such as Josef Silny, ECE, etc. The transcript evaluation does not replace the transcript requirement. Official transcripts are still required.
Admission Classifications
- Regular Status
- Probationary Status
- Requests for Irregular or Non-Degree Admission will not be considered.
- The MBA program does not consider requests for Transient status.
Admission Questions
For admission questions about this program, please contact the Graduate School by phone, email, or stop by our office. |
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Campus Address
Converse Hall
Suite 3100
1500 N. Patterson St.
Valdosta, GA. 31698
Office Hours:
Monday-Thursday: 8 AM - 5:30 PM
Friday: 8 AM - 3 PM -
Mailing Address
1500 N. Patterson St.
Valdosta, GA 31698