Admissions

University Admission Requirements

A student applying to Business Education must:

• have earned a four-year bachelor's degree or its equivalent from a college or university that is accredited by the appropriate regional accrediting association, or do so within one academic year
• present official transcripts from each college or university other than Illinois State at which graduate, undergraduate, or non-degree credit was earned. Transcripts can be emailed from the university to Admissions@IllinoisState.edu or mailed in a sealed envelope to: Office of Admissions, 201 Hovey Hall, Campus Box 2200, Normal, IL 61790-2200

International students can learn more about specific application requirements by visiting the Office of Admissions.

Additional Program Admission Requirements

A student applying to this program must have a 3.0 GPA or higher in the last 60 hours of undergraduate course work.

Resume/CV

Include current resume or curriculum vitae (CV).

Letters of Recommendation

Submit the names and email addresses of three references for letters of recommendation.

Letter of Application

Submit a 2-page letter of application addressing the following information:

• Your interest in the MSBE program at Illinois State University
• Academic and professional goals
• How the MSBE program aligns with your goals and supports your objectives
• What you hope to achieve as a graduate student in the MSBE program

Global Access to Online Degree Programs (International Students)

When applying, international students applying to a fully online program must agree to our international online and hybrid programs disclosure and disclaimer statements. Due to limited on-campus courses, immigration documentation cannot be issued for students seeking F-1 or J-1 status.

Admission Dates and Deadlines

Graduate Coordinator