Online MBA for International Students
We encourage international students to apply for CSU Monterey Bay's Online MBA program. The flexibility of this learning platform and the accessibility of resources makes CSUMB online a good choice for students from nations around the world, located on military bases, or on the move. When you learn online, your campus is wherever you are.
Foreign Credit Evaluation
Applicants who earned their bachelor’s degrees from colleges or universities outside the United States must utilize services approved by CSU Monterey Bay to have a course-by-course evaluation performed of their undergraduate transcript(s). Please contact the international admissions team at internationaladmissions@csumb.edu for answers to your questions.
You may choose any translation and evaluation services provided by a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). For a list of members, visit the NACES website.
TOEFL
Regardless of recent work history, any candidate whose undergraduate degree was taught in a language other than English must demonstrate English-language proficiency. Applicants must take and provide scores of either the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS). The TOEFL is widely administered in a variety of test-taking formats.
The minimum score requirements for this program are as follows:
- Internet-based exam: 80
- Paper-based exam: 550
CSU Monterey Bay’s TOEFL code is 1945.
TOEFL scores must be sent directly to an admissions outreach advisor. They are valid for two years after the test is administered.
The IELTS must be taken within the previous two years and the minimum score must equal or exceed 6.5.
Mailing address:
California State University, Monterey Bay
Graduate Admissions/MBA
Program Office of Admissions
100 Campus Center
Seaside, CA 93955
- Etranscript email address: admissions@csumb.edu
- Learn more about being an international student.
- Learn more about the English proficiency requirement.
Lead with purpose. Advance with confidence.
CSUMB's Online MBA program prepares you to become the kind of leader today's world needs. With no GMAT requirement, 100% online flexibility, and one of the lowest tuition rates among online MBAs in California, we've removed the barriers that keep talented professionals from advancing their careers.
Accessibility is just the beginning. Through our Responsible Business framework, you'll gain the strategic skills to drive results while learning to lead with integrity, balance profit with impact, and create success that extends beyond dollar signs. Study one course at a time with faculty who are committed to your growth, in a community where goals and values go hand in hand.
Download our guide to learn more about:
- The Online MBA program
- Faculty in the CSUMB College of Business
- The online student experience
- Career outcomes
- Admission requirements
This will only take a moment.
Learn more. Connect with us.
There’s so much to know about California State University, Monterey Bay’s Online MBA program that you’re bound to have questions. We’re here to help. For information and support, schedule a call with Brad or Fred. They’re knowledgeable, friendly admissions outreach advisors who’ll make sure you get all the answers.