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Below are answers to some of our most commonly asked admissions questions.
What is the minimum GMAT or GRE score requirement?
GMAT/GRE Scores May Be Submitted to Qualify for a Quantitative Assessment Waiver.
The Graduate School of Management does not consider GMAT or GRE scores for admission or scholarship decisions. Applicants may submit official test scores to waive the required quantitative preparation assessment. Instructions for submitting official scores are available by visiting Transcript and Test Score Codes and Account Names.
The UC Davis MBA Program requires a minimum 3.0 undergraduate grade point average or its equivalent if not on a 4.0 scale. Applicants can request an exception with their application for admission.
What prerequisite courses are required for admission to the UC Davis MBA program?
Successful students in our STEM-designated MBA and Master of Management programs are comfortable working with quantitative information and data-driven decision making. While advanced mathematics is not required, applicants should have a foundation in algebra, statistics and basic data analysis.
Students with limited quantitative coursework are encouraged to strengthen their preparation before enrollment through coursework in statistics, business analytics, accounting or other quantitative business disciplines.
It is also expected that you are proficient in the use of various computer software including Microsoft Word and Excel.
Does the Admissions Committee favor certain undergraduate majors or recommend certain undergraduate courses?
No particular area of undergraduate preparation is required, but completion of a U.S. bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, or the equivalent, is required. You must have completed 16 years of education in order to be eligible to apply to the UC Davis MBA program.
Can I transfer units taken at another school to UC Davis to count toward my MBA?
Transferring units toward your UC Davis MBA varies from case to case. We examine each case on an individual basis.
A maximum of up to 36 quarter units from a University of California campus or eight quarter units from another university (non-University of California) campus can be applied toward the fulfillment of the GSM’s elective requirement.
In order to qualify for transfer credits, the following criteria must be met:
Each course must be at a graduate or professional school level.
Each course must have been taken at an institution that is accredited by AACSB International and the student must have earned a minimum grade of B-.
A course cannot have been used to satisfy a previous degree requirement.
Final review and approval of transfer units will be made by the Graduate School of Management Graduate Advisor, after admission to the program and upon request by the student.
What if I have an MBA from another institution?
If you have already completed an MBA degree you are not eligible for admission to the UC Davis MBA program. This University-wide academic policy was designed to prevent students from completing work that is a duplication of a previous degree.
Does the UC Davis MBA program grant admission deferrals?
Admission is for a specific entry date. However, deferrals are rare and granted on an individual basis. Requests for deferrals must be made in writing and are not guaranteed.
