We welcome your application to the College of Business at Colorado State University and the Global Social and Sustainable Enterprise MBA program. Please complete your application packet as detailed below. If you have any questions, call (970) 491-6937, or send an e-mail to Sandy Dahlberg at sandy.dahlberg@business.colostate.edu.

While the deadline for applications was March 31, 2012, we will continue to accept applications for exceptional candidates beyond the deadline. Please contact Sandy Dahlberg at the phone number or email address above if you are interested in applying for the Fall 2012 start.

Program Application Checklist

• Graduate School Application Form is completed online
• The $50.00 application fee may be paid upon completion of your online application with a major credit card.
• College of Business GSSE Applicant Data Sheet
• Cover letter stating your purpose for pursuing a graduate degree and the value you feel you bring to the program, as detailed in the GSSE applicant Datasheet. Your cover letter/Statement of Purpose for the Graduate School online application may suffice.
• Essay as detailed in the GSSE Applicant Datasheet
• Three (3) professional recommendations using the College of Business’ Recommendation Form in sealed envelopes
• It is mandatory that all GSSE applicants complete this survey and attach a copy of the Survey completion confirmation page to their application. All the information collected from this survey will be used for internal program evaluation and will not have any impact on the selection process.
• Current résumé 
• GMAT/GRE and TOEFL scores should be sent directly to the University (code 4075)
• Do not include student copies of GMAT/GRE or TOEFL scores. These scores must be sent directly from Pearson VUE (GMAT) or Educational Testing Service (GRE and/or TOEFL) to the College of Business.
• One (1) set of official transcripts from all institutions attended in pursuit of your undergraduate or graduate degree(s) in sealed envelopes; these may be issued to you and then sent to the College of Business
• Letter to the Graduate Admissions Committee explaining the circumstances causing academic performance below the requisite 3.0 cumulative GPA for undergraduate or graduate study.
• Graduate Assistantship Application, if applicable. Priority is given to applications received by April 1, 2012.
• GSSE Scholarship Application, please submit to Sandy Dahlberg at sandy.dahlberg@business.colostate.edu.

Colorado State University’s Graduate School’s criteria for graduate study is a 3.0 cumulative GPA (on a 4.0 point scale) from an accredited 4-year undergraduate institution and, in the case of international applicants, a successful TOEFL or IELTS score if English is not the official language in the country of origin or the candidate did not graduate from an American university.

The College of Business has additional admission criteria that must be met for all graduate programs; further, the individual graduate program may have specific admission criteria that must be met by applicants. The College of Business uses a self-managed application process to allow you more control over the timing and completion of your application. You are requested to complete, gather and submit the application and all supporting documents in one package, if possible. Documentation that may come in separately are GMAT/GRE score reports, TOEFL or IELTS score reports (for non-native English applicants), and transcripts from undergraduate and graduate institutions. The Graduate School Application Form is completed online only and will come directly from the Graduate School to the College of Business.

The decision to admit an applicant is based on an evaluation of the candidate's potential for the successful completion of the graduate business program, the ability of the candidate to add to the perspective of the class and the school's ability to accommodate a limited number of students.

A primary goal of the Colorado State University graduate programs is to select a richly diverse set of candidates with various undergraduate/graduate degrees and professional experiences. Additional requirements include a minimum of 3-5 years professional work experience.

The College of Business requires applicants to have a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher, or equivalent in undergraduate or graduate studies. If an applicant‘s cumulative grade point average is below 3.0 in undergraduate or graduate studies, a separate letter must be included with the application packet. This letter, addressed to the Graduate Admissions Committee, should be approximately a page in length and explain the circumstances that contributed to earning grades below the requisite 3.0 GPA.

Your application will be considered complete only after official GMAT scores have been received. Within the MBA programs, petitions to waive the GMAT may be considered. See the criteria below. The MBA-GSSE program will accept GRE or GMAT scores. Scores must be less than five years old. The quantitative score is especially significant. If an applicant takes the GMAT/GRE more than once, only the top score is taken into consideration.

If you have previously taken the GMAT/GRE but have not had your scores reported to Colorado State, you will need to request that your test results be sent to the University. The school code is 4075. To make your request, contact: