MBA Admissions Requirements for the Leavey School of Business
- Online application
- Application fee of $158 (non-refundable)
- This fee will be waived for SCU students and alumni who apply in the SCU Alumni Pathway, as well as veterans and active-duty military.
- GMAT/GRE scores (a waiver is available for qualifying applicants)
- A 4-year bachelor's degree
Official transcripts for undergraduate degree(s) and any post-baccalaureate work.* Santa Clara University strongly prefers electronic official transcripts, which may be delivered by your institution to gradbusiness@scu.edu. If necessary, hard copies of transcripts should be addressed to:
Graduate Business Admissions
Lucas Hall Suite 1160500
El Camino Real
Santa Clara, CA 95053
- Personal statement
- 2 letters of recommendation
- Resume/CV
- 3 or more years of professional work experience
- TOEFL or IELTS scores are required of all applicants whose first language is not English (even if the applicant is a U.S. citizen) or if their degree was not awarded by a U.S. university/college
- All students, faculty, and staff are required to be fully vaccinated. To see full details please visit the COVID-19 Vaccination FAQs.
- Personal admission interview
- Qualified applicants will be invited to schedule a personal admission interview. Interviews can be conducted in person at Santa Clara University, via Zoom, or by telephone
*This includes extension programs and an evaluation from a NACES-accredited organization such as WES.
Get Your Program Brochure
Are you looking to take your career to the next level? Earn your master’s degree online from Santa Clara University. Our online programs through the Leavey School of Business offer you the best of our traditional on-campus programs with unparalleled flexibility. Get inspired and join in SCU’s legacy of ethics and innovation, no matter where you live and work.
Complete the form to download a program brochure and get information on the program structure, curriculum, benefits, and application requirements.
Alumni Expedited Pathway to Online MBA Admission
Students are welcome to apply via this pathway if they have graduated with a GPA of 3.0 or higher from any of Santa Clara University's degree programs, or a GPA of 2.5 or higher from the School of Engineering or in any STEM-related discipline. Additionally, students who have graduated from Leavey School of Business or with a STEM degree qualify for a GMAT/GRE waiver.
Application requirements for the alumni expedited pathway are as follows:
- Completed online application
- Resume/CV
- Personal statement
- 3 or more years of professional work experience
- Personal admission interview
GMAT/GRE scores, official transcripts, letters of recommendations, TOEFL/IELTS scores, and the $148 application fee are not required for expedited alumni applicants!
Steps to Apply
| Task | Day | Length of Time |
| Complete GMAT/GRE waiver request | 1 | 30 min |
| Create BusinessCAS account | 1 | 5 min |
| Receive GMAT/GRE waiver results | 3 | 10 min |
| Request transcripts | 3 | 20 min |
| Upload resume | 3 | 10 min |
| Enter recommenders in BusinessCAS | 3 | 10 min |
| Compose essays | 3 | 2 days |
| Upload essays | 5 | 10 min |
| Pay application fee | 5 | 5 min |
| Interview | varies | 30 min |
For more information, contact an Admissions Advisor at 844-554-2425.
Downloadable Resources
The application checklist is a great tool to ensure you have submitted all the required documents for a complete application.
Our How to Apply guide provides an easy step-by-step guide on how to successfully complete the application process.
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