{"id":2120,"date":"2024-01-17T14:31:04","date_gmt":"2024-01-17T22:31:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.callutheran.edu\/programs\/?page_id=2120"},"modified":"2026-03-02T18:26:17","modified_gmt":"2026-03-03T02:26:17","slug":"admissions","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.callutheran.edu\/programs\/graduate\/mba\/admissions\/","title":{"rendered":"Admissions"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-8 col-lg-8 mb-4\">\n<h2 class=\"txt-bold mb-4\">Apply Now<\/h2>\n<p>New students in the Master of Business Administration (MBA) program can begin their degree during any term of their choice. Ready to begin? <\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.callutheran.edu\/programs\/apply-now\/\" class=\"btn btn-gold-alt mb-2\">Start Your Application<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-4 col-lg-3 offset-lg-1\">\n<div class=\"next-start-date bg-offwhite p-4 py-5\">\n<div class=\"svg-container d-flex justify-content-center mx-auto mb-4\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-fluid\" style=\"max-width: 60px\" src=\"https:\/\/callutheran.allcampus.com\/wp-content\/themes\/callutheran\/images\/home\/connect-calendar.svg\" alt=\"Check mark\" \/>\n    <\/div>\n<div class=\"item-text\">\n<p class=\"txt-purple mb-1 text-center\">Next start date:<\/p>\n<p class=\"txt-purple mb-1 text-center\"><strong>Online MBA<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"txt-purple h4 mb-3 text-center\">May 25, 2026<\/p>\n<p class=\"txt-purple mb-1 text-center\"><strong>On-Campus MBA<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"txt-purple h4 mb-0 text-center\">May 25, 2026<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr class=\"gray-hr mt-0\">\n<h2 class=\"txt-bold\">MBA Requirements<\/h2>\n<p>We welcome all students with an undergraduate degree, achieving at least a 3.0 GPA in any field of study from a regionally accredited institution.<\/p>\n<p>If you have any questions about these requirements or the application process, call 805-521-9856.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"txt-bold mb-3 mt-5\">Application Checklist<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"mb-3\">\n<li class=\"fw-bold\"><span class=\"fw-bold\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.callutheran.edu\/programs\/apply-now\/\">Online application<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li>\n<span class=\"fw-bold\">Official transcripts<\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"mt-2 mb-0\">\n<li class=\"pb-0\">The transcripts should be from a regionally accredited college or university. They should include verification of your bachelor\u2019s degree or equivalent.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<span class=\"fw-bold\">Two letters of recommendation<\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"mt-2 mb-0\">\n<li class=\"pb-0\">The letters should be from academic or professional references.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<span class=\"fw-bold\">Personal statement<\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"mt-2 mb-0\">\n<li class=\"pb-0\">Your personal statement should address why you want to obtain a master\u2019s degree from Cal Lutheran. Specify examples of leadership, discuss career goals and provide any other pertinent information that will assist us in selecting persons who can most benefit from and contribute to the graduate program.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"fw-bold\"><span class=\"fw-bold\">Resume<\/span><\/li>\n<li>\n<span class=\"fw-bold\">Application fee ($32)<\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"mt-2 mb-0\">\n<li class=\"pb-0\">Contact a graduate enrollment specialist about a possible waiver \u2014 call 805-521-9856 or email <a href=\"mailto:somgradprograms@callutheran.edu\">somgradprograms@callutheran.edu<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"fst-italic\">No GMAT or GRE scores are required for applicants.<\/p>\n<hr class=\"gray-hr mt-0\">\n<h2 class=\"txt-bold my-3\">Transcript Information<\/h2>\n<p>Official transcripts must be ordered and sent directly to Cal Lutheran via certified e-transcript or mail. <span class=\"fst-italic\">E-transcripts are recommended where possible<\/span>.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"mb-3\">\n<li><span class=\"fw-bold\">By email:<\/span> If a selection list is available, please choose \u201cCalifornia Lutheran University\u201d or use <a href=\"mailto:clugrad@callutheran.edu\">clugrad@callutheran.edu<\/a> for direct entry<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"fw-bold\">By mail:<\/span> California Lutheran University, 60 West Olsen Road, #2200, Thousand Oaks, CA 91360-2700<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr class=\"gray-hr mt-0\">\n<h2 class=\"txt-bold my-3\">MBA Assured Admission<\/h2>\n<p>The Cal Lutheran MBA program offers assured admission to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Cal Lutheran seniors majoring in business<\/li>\n<li>Cal Lutheran Professionals students majoring in business<\/li>\n<li>Cal Lutheran alumni with business degrees<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"txt-bold my-3\">Requirements<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Admission is based on completion or pending completion of a Cal Lutheran business degree with a minimum 3.0 GPA in upper division coursework<\/li>\n<li>Current graduating seniors will be provisionally admitted pending final degree posting<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"txt-bold my-3\">Application Checklist for Assured Admission<\/h3>\n<p>If you apply to the MBA program under assured admission, the application fee and the personal statement are waived. 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