Pre-MBA Studies
Pre-MBA Studies
Provides aspiring MBA students a solid foundation of business tools, concepts, and practices that are an essential part of most Master of Business Administration programs.
Gain a competitive advantage through an integrated curriculum that will lay the foundation for future studies. Strengthen your strategic, critical thinking, and business communication skills. Feel confident and fully prepared to enter grad school.
Get the support you need to ace the competitive admissions process. Students receive advising on university selection and graduate school application preparation.
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This certificate is approved for international students to study full time in the U.S. on an F-1 visa.
International students must meet English language proficiency requirements for admission into the program.
While most certificate programs begin each quarter, some have limited intakes for students studying on F-1 visa. Find this program on the Browse Certificate Programs page to confirm entry quarters before applying.
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Full-Time Program
Next start date: Fall 2026
*Please note: Students may take classes before Fall 2026; however, they must be pre-approved and scheduled by our staff. Please contact us for more information prior to enrolling.
All applicants must have an undergraduate degree and provide a letter of recommendation.
The Certificate in Pre-MBA studies (full-time) is approved for international students (F-1 visa). Click below for additional information, including English language proficiency requirements.
Cost and Fees
International Student Fees
Certificate Details
- Duration: 2 quarters, full-time or 4 quarters, part-time
- Format: Online
- Application Fee: $0
- Program Tuition: $12,000
Students will be placed in a cohort for the duration of the program. Program tuition includes the six courses listed above as well as personalized counseling services.
Required Courses
Principles of Financial Accounting
Applying Economics to Business Decisions
Mathematical Solutions for Businesses
Applied Managerial Finance
Marketing Principles and Practices
Strategic Thinking: Tools, Processes and Cases
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