Pre-MBA Graduate Certificate

Overview
The Pre-MBA certificate provides access to the MBA program for motivated students who may not meet clear admission to the MBA. The Pre-MBA Graduate Certificate includes three MBA courses in accounting, finance, and statistics that are foundational to the MBA curriculum. Meeting the Progression Requirements of the Pre-MBA Certificate will signal student readiness for the rigor of the MBA degree program.

Admission Requirements
To be considered for admission to the Pre-MBA graduate certificate, students must submit evidence of having earned bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution in the U.S. or a recognized international equivalent.

Application for admission must be submitted prior to the published deadline. The application is available at www.utrgv.edu/gradapply.

Progression Requirements
The Pre-MBA contains the three MBA Foundation courses. Students seeking admission to the MBA program must earn a grade of B in each certificate course and must complete the certificate with a 3.0.

Program Requirements

Required Courses - 9 Hours

ACCT 6301Accounting for Managers

3

FINA 6303Introduction to Finance

3

QUMT 6303Statistical Foundations

3

Total Credit Hours: 9