MBA Admission Requirements

The MBA program at Southern Utah University’s Dixie L. Leavitt School of Business develops confident leaders who think critically, manage effectively and lead by example in an ethically and socially responsible manner.

Submit a completed online application.

Admission decisions are made on a continuous, rolling basis. Students applying for on-campus classes must complete applications and all required materials by the dates listed above. Late applications may be considered based on timing and availability.

Complete a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution prior to matriculation.

During the application process, be prepared to submit official transcripts from the college/university in which you received either a Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctoral degree from an accredited university. 

On the application form, enter your employment or volunteer experiences that specifically relate to significant managerial or professional pursuits.

Official GMAT or GRE test scores. Test scores should be sent directly to Southern Utah University (SUU code: 003678). The GMAT/GRE test score requirement may be waived for applicants with:

  • A minimum 3.30 undergraduate GPA (either cumulative or in the last 60 credits of study)
  • OR A minimum 3.00 undergraduate GPA with three or more years of significant management or professional experience (as verified by a resume)
  • OR A master's- or doctoral-level degree with a minimum 3.00 GPA
  • Applicants who do not meet the above waiver requirements may either submit an official GMAT or GRE score OR submit a 500-word essay explaining to the admissions committee why you should be admitted into the program without taking the exam. This essay will be submitted directly on the application form. The admissions committee will take into account the complete application and will make the final decision if a GMAT/GRE waiver will be granted.

English Language Proficiency Requirement

International applicants from non-English-speaking countries must demonstrate competency in the English language. For more details on the English language proficiency requirements, please visit the International admissions page.

International Students

Additional admissions requirements for international students may be required. For additional information, please visit the International admissions page.

If you have questions about the application process or application status, please contact the Graduate Admission Office. Submit all materials by uploading documents to the online application, or by sending them to the email address or mail address listed below:

Via Email:
gradapps@suu.edu

Via Mail:
Admissions Office
Southern Utah University
P.O. Box 8008
Cedar City, UT 84720