One Year MBA

LaSalle University welcomes applicants to our  One-Year MBA Program. La Salle’s AACSB International accredited, internationally recognized program is designed for recent college graduates, and those with working experience who are in various stages of their business careers. Students in this program major in accounting and finance. Students entering the accounting track must have an undergraduate degree in accounting.  The accounting track is ideal for students who are preparing to meet the 150-hour CPA requirement. U.S. and international students are eligible for partial scholarships. Formal work experience is not required.

Effective fall 2012 applicants with an undergraduate business degree from an AACSB accredited program who have a minimum overall GPA of 3.2 or above will be granted a GMAT/GRE waiver.

• Earn your MBA with a specialization in accounting or finance in one year.
• Be a member of an elite group of students who attend La Salle’s MBA Program which was recently ranked first in North America and third internationally by CEO Magazine.sStudy in a program where 78% of the accounting students were placed with the Big Four Public Accounting Firms, 2012.
• Study in an environment that allows you to build your leadership skills.
• Develop your career with CareerLeader, a world-renowned Executive Preparation Virtual Program.
• Attend a school that is ranked among the top 10% of the world’s business schools accredited by AACSB International, Association for the Advancement of Collegiate Schools of Business.
• Be on the cutting edge with our state-of-the-art curriculum.
• Prepare for the CPA or CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) exam.
• Attend classes with limited class sizes and receive personal attention from expert faculty.
• Enjoy an overseas travel study course. (optional)
• Apply for a partial merit scholarship, available for eligible U.S. and international students.
• Thrive on an urban campus in a vibrant city. (The School of Business faculty has strong ties to the Philadelphia business community.)

The Admission Committee of the One-Year MBA Program is concerned with each applicant's interest, aptitude, and potential for achievement in graduate business studies. The Admissions Committee considers the above factors and attempts to achieve some reasonable geographic distribution among countries and continents when accepting full-time MBA students. Formal work experience is not required.

The program is structured to accommodate students with various undergraduate degrees. Students with the proper academic background can only enter the program in the Fall. Students who require the pre-MBA may enroll for these courses in spring or summer. All candidates must have completed a four year undergraduate degree or its equivalent from an accredited institution of higher learning to qualify for admission.

Application Procedures and Deadlines

Although there are no formal application deadlines, we recommend that all information be received in the Office of Graduate Enrollment by June 1.

All applicants must submit the following items:

• Application Form. Applicants are encouraged to apply online. Applicants who do not elect to apply online can download the application and send it to La Salle University by mail.
• Application Fee $35.00. The fee is waived for candidates who apply online.
• Test scores from the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT). Note: These scores must be forwarded from the Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) to the Office of Graduate Enrollment at La Salle University.  For regional customer service contact information please visit www.mba.com/mba/Customer Service. La Salle's school code for reporting scores is 548-KK-38. The University does not accept scores directly from students. Or
• Test scores from the Graduate Record Exam (GRE) administered by the Educational Testing Service (ETS) www.ets.org/gre. Note: These test scores must be forwarded from the Educational Testing Service (ETS) to the Office of Graduate Enrollment at La Salle University. La Salle’s code for reporting the GRE is 2362. The University does not accept scores directly from students.
• GMAT/GRE Waiver: Effective Fall 2012 applicants with an undergraduate business degree from an AACSB accredited program who have a minimum overall GPA of 3.2 or above will be granted a GMAT/GRE waiver. (See below for further details.)
• Official transcripts from all institutions previously attended.
• Resume

All documents should be submitted to:

Office of Graduate Enrollment
La Salle University – Box 826 
1900 W. Olney Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19141-1199

215.951.1100 / Fax 215.951.1462
grad@lasalle.edu

International Students

In addition to the requirements above, international candidates are required to:

• Take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) and have their test scores forwarded to the Office of Graduate Enrollment at La Salle University  by the Educational Testing Service (ETS), in Princeton, New Jersey, USA (1-800-257-9547).
• Take the International English Language Testing System (IELTS,www.ielts.org) and have their test scores forwarded to the Office of Graduate Enrollment at La Salle University.  
• Note: The TOEFL and IELTS exams are  not required when the applicant has an undergraduate degree from a university in the United States. See below for further information on the TOEFL/IELTS requirements.
• Have their academic credentials from foreign institutions evaluated course-by-course by World Education Services (www.wes.org) or a similar organization. The evaluation must be sent to La Salle by the agency.  We must have your third party evaluation to process your application.
• Submit a Statement of Financial Responsibility Form, which may be downloaded here or obtained from the MBA Office at La Salle.

Upon receipt of the documents above, candidates are interviewed by phone or in person (whenever feasible) prior to final admission decisions.

Selection Criteria

Because each applicant's background and profile is unique, the Admission Committee does not establish specific quantitative minimum requirements for admission; however, it does adhere to the accreditation standards established by the Association for the Advancement of Collegiate Schools of Business.
La Salle University does not discriminate against any applicant because of race, color religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, or marital status. Admission is based solely upon an applicant's qualifications.

Graduate Management Admission Test

La Salle University offers workshops for anyone interested in preparing for the Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT). La Salle's school code for the GMAT exam is 548-KK-16.

The Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) is designed to assess capabilities which are important in the study of management at the graduate level. The GMAT is sponsored and controlled by the Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) and is administered by theEducational Testing Service (ETS). ETS consults with this council on matters of general policy, develops test materials, administers the test, and conducts research projects aimed at improving the test.

Waiver of the GMAT or GRE Requirement

Traditionally, only applicants possessing a Master’s or Ph.D. degree (or equivalent) may be considered for a GMAT/GRE waiver.

Effective fall 2012 applicants with an undergraduate business degree from an AACSB accredited program who have a minimum overall GPA of 3.2 or above will also be granted a GMAT/GRE waiver.

AACSB Accreditation represents the highest standard of achievement for business schools worldwide. Less than 5% of the world's 13,000 business programs have earned AACSB Accreditation.

Click here to see if your undergraduate business program is AACSB accredited.

Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or International English Language Testing System (IELTS)

The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or International English Language Testing System (IELTS) exams are  required of all applicants whose native language is not English. The test requirement may be waived in certain cases where English language proficiency can otherwise be demonstrated.  The minimum scores for the TOEFL are: 230 Computer-based score, and 88Internet-based score. The minimum score for the IEFLT is 6.5.

Students who do not meet our requirements for English language should contact the ELI/Plus Program at La Salle.

Transfer Credit

An applicant may request the transfer of graduate credit(s) earned at another institution. Each request will be evaluated on it own merits. Grades accepted for transfer must be "B" or better. A maximum of 6 credits on the graduate level (600-level) will be accepted for transfer purposes.