Candidate Profile

Boise State OMBA candidates possess a high degree of motivation, professional work experience, strong managerial potential and an aptitude for graduate study. Our Online MBA students come from diverse backgrounds, including engineering, social sciences, liberal arts, business, and health care.

The Online MBA program is designed for students from every industry and undergraduate background. No prerequisites are required.

Our curriculum is relevant, applicable and built for working professionals to use the next day at work. It is important that students are prepared academically and experientially to succeed in the program.

Current Class Stats:

34.3: average student age

8 years: average professional experience of incoming students

Admission Requirements

The Admissions Committee will review and evaluate prior academic performance, leadership experience, professional experience, aptitude for graduate study, writing skills, general motivation and managerial attributes based on the admission standards set by the College of Business and Economics for graduate business programs.

A well-qualified Online MBA candidate will possess:

1. Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution
2. Undergraduate GPA of 3.00 or higher
   • Applicants with a 2.75-3.00 GPA may be considered for provisional admission
   • If an applicant's GPA in their last two years (60 credits) of study is better than an overall cumulative, the higher GPA will be considered

*Applicants with a GPA lower than 2.75 are considered on a case-by case basis and must show significant work experience. Talk to an enrollment specialist to see if you may qualify.

3. Two years of significant, full-time management experience
   • This is experience where applicants have managed people, budgets and customer accounts beyond a basic supervisory level. For example, roles where applicants have been responsible for hiring/firing, company training, fiscal management, and/or contract negotiations would typically qualify.
4. Minimum score of 500 on the GMAT or 147/148 on the GRE OR qualify for a test score waiver; scores should be sent to Boise State's code: 4018. The GMAT/GRE test score requirement may be waived for applicants with:
   • Three years of significant management experience and a 3.00 GPA in their undergraduate career
   • OR five years of significant management experience and a 2.75 GPA in their undergraduate career
   • OR applicants who already possess a master's- or doctoral-level degree with a minimum 3.00 GPA
   Unsure if you qualify? You are encouraged to email your resume and GPA to [email protected] for review and consideration of a waiver. Additional materials (recommendations, essays and resume) can be uploaded in your online application or sent directly to [email protected] for review and consideration of a waiver.

During the application process, be prepared to submit official transcripts. Official transcripts, from any schools where credit was earned, may be mailed or emailed directly from the granting institution(s) to:

Email Address
[email protected]

1. Current, detailed resume highlighting your professional work experience
   • Brevity should not be a concern. Please include start and end dates (month and year) for each position held and indicate full or part-time employment. The Admissions Committee is looking for at least two years of full-time management or professional work experience where you have managed either people, budgets or customer accounts beyond a basic supervisory level.
2. Personal Statement (500-750 words) covering your career goals and objectives, which addresses all three of the following prompts:
   • Describe how your background and values have influenced your professional relationships and leadership style
   • If admitted, how will you apply your MBA education to your current position? What strengths will you build upon, and what skills or qualities will you seek to improve?
   • Where do you think an MBA from Boise State will take your career?
3. Optional essay of up to 500 words
   • This is an opportunity to provide additional information to the Admissions Committee and to explain anything that may not be covered in your Personal Statement—e.g., shortcomings in academic performance, time off from school or work, educational program transfers/discontinuation, or any other inconsistencies in the application. Re-applicants are required to submit this essay and respond to the question: Since your previous application, what are the steps you’ve taken to strengthen your candidacy?
4. Recommendations
   • Two completed Recommendation Forms must be completed by professional contacts. A recommendation from your current supervisor is preferred but not required. Please select people who can provide details about your professional work and ability to be successful in an MBA program. There are two ways to request recommendations:
     1. You may designate recommenders in the online application by entering their email addresses. A form and email request with instructions will be automatically sent to them. They must complete their recommendation electronically.
     2. You may send your recommenders the Recommendation Forms and ask that they return the form via PDF to [email protected].
5. Application fee
   • A $65 non-refundable application fee must be paid by credit card in your online application before submitting.