How to Apply
Candidates for admission should submit a complete application portfolio by the priority deadline for the cohort they wish to enroll in.
Fall Cohort Courses start in October |
August 1 |
Application Requirements
Admission decisions are based on a review of the following materials in the candidate's file:
- A completed application and non-refundable application fee
- Official transcripts showing a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited U.S.
institution. Normally, a grade point average of approximately 3.0 or higher in upper
division undergraduate work is expected. Official transcripts must be ordered and sent directly to Cal Lutheran via certified
e-transcript or mail. We recommend e-transcript if available at your institution.
By email: By mail:
If a selection list is available please choose: California Lutheran University
California Lutheran University 60 West Olsen Road, #2200
or use the following email address Thousand Oaks, CA 91360-2700
for direct entry: clugrad@callutheran.edu - One professional letter of recommendation
- Resume demonstrating at least 5 years of progressive managerial or professional experience
- Interview with Program Director
- Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) scores may be waived for candidates who
present an official transcript of previous college work from a regionally accredited
college or university reflecting any one of the following criteria:
- an undergraduate, upper division grade point average of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale; or
- a combined grade point average of 3.0 or higher for the most recent 60 credits of study consisting of any of the following: graduate course work, upper division post baccalaureate course work (exclusive of extension or continuing education work), and upper division undergraduate course work; or
- a minimum of nine credits of graduate course work completed and a 3.50 grade point average; or
- a previously earned master's degree
Call (805) 493-3325 to speak with an admission counselor.