MBA Program
Admission Procedures
Application Procedures
Applications submitted to the MBA program by March 1 will be given review priority. While applications are accepted throughout the year, applications will only be reviewed after the March 1 priority date. To apply to the SOU MBA program, each applicant is required to fulfill admission requirements for SOU and the MBA program.
Admission to SOU
To the SOU Office of Admissions, 1250 Siskiyou Blvd, Ashland, OR 97520
- Completed SOU Application for Graduate Study with application fee.
- Official transcripts from ALL universities or colleges attended for credit. Official transcripts must be sent directly to the SOU Office of Admissions.
Admission to the MBA Program
To the MBA Program Office, School of Business, Southern Oregon University, 1250 Siskiyou Blvd, Ashland, OR 97520:
- A completed Application for the Master in Business Administration
- Two evaluation forms completed by professors or employers
- Statement of purpose (maximum 400 words)
- Professional resume
- GMAT test scores (500 or above), taken no more than five years previously. (Note: GMAT is only required for those who do not meet the GPA admission criteria.)
- For international students, a TOEFL score of at least 540 (paper), 207(computer), or 76 (internet).
Evaluation Forms
Applicants are required to submit reference forms from two individuals who are knowledgeable about their skills and potential. The evaluation forms should be distributed to individuals qualified to describe the applicant’s ability to succeed in this program based on their observations of previous professional or academic work. Candidates are advised to consider requesting evaluations from people who know them in a variety of roles. Evaluations must be delivered in a sealed envelope directly from the evaluator to the MBA program office.
Statement of Purpose
Applicants are required to provide a maximum 400-word personal statement detailing their qualifications and motivation for participating in this degree program. This statement provides the admissions committee with information on applicants’ writing skills and the fit between an individual’s career goals and what this program can offer.
Professional Resume
Applicants must submit a professional resume to provide a detailed and comprehensive view of their career history.
International Applicants
International participants in the MBA program bring a welcome diversity in experience and perspective. International applicants must meet all University and program requirements for admission. In addition, it is expected that international candidates demonstrate a command of English that exceeds the minimum standards set by the University, as the program’s courses are too demanding to accommodate remedial work in English. A TOEFL score of at least 540 (paper), 207 (computer), or 76 (Internet) is required for graduate study at SOU.
For more information, refer to the international student application form on the SOU website or contact the University Admissions office.
Candidate Selection
The MBA Selection Committee comprised of SOU administrators and faculty members will review each application packet. Candidates are evaluated based on the overall quality of the information provided in the application packet. A limited number of students are accepted into each annual cohort. Once the cohort is full, additional qualified applicants will be placed on a waiting list for admission to the cohort the following fall term.
Applicants are notified in writing regarding admission status. For information on the status of an application, applicants should contact the MBA program coordinator.
