MBA Prerequisites

App State's MBA program requires completion of prerequisite courses with a grade of "B-" or better prior to taking MBA courses in the corresponding subject areas. You do not need to complete the prerequisite courses before applying to the MBA program.

  • Accounting
  • Finance
  • Management
  • Marketing
  • Microeconomics
  • Statistics

Prerequisite Course Review

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 prerequisite module or take the undergraduate class.

 

Complete Online Prerequisite Module

The MBA program offers self-paced modules that can be completed in 20-40 hours per subject.   There is a cost associated with these modules, not to exceed $175 per subject.

Once you have received your prerequisite review email, contact Donna Lindabury (lindaburydm@appstate.edu) to learn more and/or order the prerequisite modules.  

All prerequisite purchases are non-refundable, and we recommend that you wait to begin your required prerequisite courses until an admission offer has been extended.

Students who are unable to successfully complete any prerequisite module will be required to take the corresponding undergraduate class.

 

Take the Undergraduate Class

App State's course options:

  • Accounting (ACC 2100 or 1050)
  • Finance (FIN 3680 or 3010)
  • Management (MGT 4750)
  • Marketing (MKT 3050)
  • Microeconomics (ECO 2030)
  • Statistics (ECO 2100)

Determine an equivalent course at another institution by using the transfer equivalency course search tool. If the institution is not listed, please verify course suitability with Dr. Das before registering for the course.

Students must complete the course(s) with a "B-" or better to meet the prerequisite requirement(s).