Admission to the MBA program is competitive and based on a variety of factors including undergraduate GPA, overall score on the GMAT and its parts (verbal, quantitative and analytical writing), and previous work in other graduate programs. At least two years of work experience is recommended for students entering the MBA program. Students recently admitted to the MBA program have had, on average, a cumulative undergraduate GPA (UGPA) of 3.2 (A=4.0) and an overall GMAT score of approximately 520.
Submission of all postsecondary academic transcripts
Successful completion of a bachelor's degree prior to enrollment
Minimum GPA of 2.50
Successful completion of a bachelor's degree prior to enrollment
Minimum GPA of 2.50
Eligibility to apply for GRE/GMAT waivers are listed below. To apply to waive the GRE/GMAT requirement, applicants must contact the program director at testwaiverrequest@siue.edu to request the waiver. The decision to grant the GMAT/GRE waiver rests with the program director and School of Business MBA admissions committee and is not guaranteed by meeting one or more below criteria.
Applicants should have a cumulative GPA of 2.75 (4.0 scale) in undergraduate coursework.
Applicants should have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 (4.0 scale) in any graduate coursework that is complete.
Upon review of application materials, a GMAT/GRE waiver may be available, but is not guaranteed, to applicants with an undergraduate/graduate degree cumulative GPA of 3.0 (4.0 scale).
Current resume demonstrating post-bachelor's degree professional work experience.

Admission is selective, the program, at its discretion, may request GRE or GMAT test scores, other supporting documents, or interviews that demonstrate the applicant's ability to successfully pursue a Master of Business Administration degree.
Personal history information
International Applicants: Proof of English Proficiency, minimum requirements are TOEFL (79), IELTS (6.5) or equivalent
Program application materials may be uploaded during the application process, but official transcripts must be sent directly from the school attended, and test scores must be verifiable with the appropriate testing service.