Master of Business Administration Admissions

Step 1 – Apply to Boise State University

Complete the Boise State Graduate Admissions Application. On the Degree Path page within the application, select “Master of Business Administration (MBA), Online Program” from the Program or Certificate drop-down list.

Submit the Boise State University Graduate Admission Application online

Step 2 – Upload Transcripts

In the Academic History section of the Graduate College Application, list all colleges and universities you have attended.

For each school you list, upload an unofficial transcript. This can be a digital transcript, a scanned copy or a photo of each page of your transcript from each institution. You may upload pages as a single- or multi-page PDF, or each page as an image file. The program will evaluate your application for admission using your unofficial transcripts.

Boise State requires that all transcripts from universities located outside of the United States be submitted as official versions. Uploaded or emailed documents from non-U.S. universities will not be considered for admission purposes. For guidance on submitting your official transcript, please see International Admissions’ official transcript guidance.

Military Service

If you have served in the military, please make sure to send your Joint Services Transcript and/or Community College of the Air Force Transcript.

Step 3 – Apply to the Online Master of Business Administration

After submitting the graduate admission application (Step 1) and uploading your transcripts (Step 2), you will complete the Online Master of Business Administration program application. 

You can access the program application by logging into your application account, clicking “View Application” and selecting the “Master of Business Administration (MBA), Online Program” orange link in the left navigation menu.

The program application includes:

Resume

Current, detailed resume highlighting your professional work experience

Brevity should not be a concern. Please include start and end dates (month and year) for each position held and indicate full or part-time employment. The Admissions Committee is looking for at least two years of full-time management or professional work experience where you have managed either people, budgets or customer accounts beyond a basic supervisory level.

Personal Statement

Personal Statement (500-750 words) covering your career goals and objectives, which addresses all three of the following prompts:

• Describe how your background and values have influenced your professional relationships and leadership style
• If admitted, how will you apply your MBA education to your current position? What strengths will you build upon and what skills or qualities will you seek to improve?
• Where do you think an MBA from Boise State will take your career?

Optional Essay

Optional essay of up to 500 words

This is an opportunity to provide additional information to the Admissions Committee and to explain anything that may not be covered in your Personal Statement—e.g., shortcomings in academic performance, time off from school or work, educational program transfers/discontinuation or any other inconsistencies in the application. Re-applicants are required to submit this essay and respond to the question: Since your previous application, what are the steps you’ve taken to strengthen your candidacy?

Recommendation Forms

Two completed recommendation forms must be submitted by professional contacts.

• A recommendation from your current supervisor is preferred but not required. Please select people who can provide details about your professional work and ability to be successful in an MBA program. 
• You will designate recommenders in the online application by entering their email addresses. A form and email request with instructions will be automatically sent to them. They must complete their recommendation electronically.