Admission Requirements

Intensive English Program Pre-MBA Track Admission Requirements

When to Apply:

The Application and completion of the file for admission into the Intensive English Program Pre-MBA Track must be made according to the following deadlines:

Once all admission requirements have been met and the applicant is approved for admission, a letter of acceptance and the form I-20 will be issued.

Application Procedure:

To be considered for admission into the Intensive English Program’s Pre-MBA track, students must submit the following:

1. Completion of the application for the Intensive English Program
2. Payment of the $45.00 non-refundable application fee
3. A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university
4. Successful completion of the Intensive English Program’s Level 3 courses OR a score of 46+ on the placement test.  Students with a score of 45 or lower on the placement test take traditional IEP classes until they reach the minimum requirements for admission into the Pre-MBA program
5. Proof of Financial Support
   International students must submit proof of financial support before an I-20 will be issued. Students must send the following items:

• A certified bank statement demonstrating sufficient funds for study. Financial support must guarantee and certify funds equal to a minimum of one year of the student’s academic program
• The Sponsor’s Commitment of Financial Support form, provided by California Baptist University
• International students must pay semester charges in full within the first week of classes during each semester of enrollment

Intensive English Program (IEP)

The Intensive English Program is a full-time, pre-academic and bridge program which fosters cross-cultural exchange by providing English as a Second Language (ESL) instruction to non-English speaking students in preparation for study at CBU. In particular, ESL takes place in a classroom setting, collaborating with International Student Services (ISS) on co-curricular activities outside of the classroom.

Further information on the Intensive English Program  course progression and ESL courses can be located in the Academic Programs section of this catalog.

Traditional University Program Requirements (25 units)

The Pre-MBA track offers a pathway for students to enter the MBA program at California Baptist University by taking a combination of Intensive English courses and MBA pre-requisite courses over two semesters.