App State's MBA program requires completion of prerequisite courses with a grade of "B-" or better prior to taking MBA courses in corresponding subject areas. You do not need to complete prerequisite courses before applying to the MBA program.
- Accounting
- Microeconomics
- Finance
- Marketing
- Organizational Behavior (Management)
- Statistics
Prerequisite Course Review
Prerequisite courses can be waived if you've completed similar undergraduate courses with a grade of "B-" or better.
For review of past coursework, email unofficial transcripts from all colleges or universities attended to Dr. Neel Das (dasn@appstate.edu) and Cele Burt (burtcc@appstate.edu). Upon review, you will receive an email detailing which prerequisite courses, if any, are needed.
If Prerequisites are Not Met
There are two options to complete prerequisite courses not satisfied by prior academic work. Students can complete the online testing module or take the undergraduate class.
Complete Online Testing Module
The MBA program offers a self-paced, accelerated prerequisite program that can be completed in 20-40 hours per course. Prerequisite modules may be purchased for $175 per module.
Your payment includes three final exam attempts and the cost of a facilitator, who will coordinate with the software company on your behalf, help you study and prepare you for testing.
If you do not pass the third and final exam attempt, you are required to take the undergraduate-level version of the class and must have a minimum grade of "B- " to meet the prerequisite requirement.
All prerequisite purchases are non-refundable.
Take the Undergraduate Class
App State's course options:
- Accounting (ACC 2100 or 1050)
- Economics (ECO 2030)
- Finance (FIN 3680 or 3010)
- Organizational Behavior (MGT 3630)
- Marketing (MKT 3050)
- Statistics (ECO 2100)
Determine if an equivalent course at another institution will transfer using the transfer equivalency course search tool. If the institution is not listed, please contact Transfer Admissions and Engagement.
You will need to complete the course(s) with a "B-" or better to meet the prerequisite requirements.