APPLICATION PROCESS
Steps To Apply
Complete the online application along with the $50 application fee.
When applying to the MBA program, please select your preferred program on the program selection page: Business Administration; Master of Business Admin. or Business Analysis; Master of Business Admin. (STEM option)
Business Administration; Master of Business Admin.
Applying to the Business Administration; Master of Business Admin.?
- If so, please select your preferred concentration.
- Applicants seeking the Business Administration; Master of Business Admin major will have the option of learning in our online program or our in-person program. The in-person program offers flexible learning with a mix of classes offered in-person and in a simulcast format.
- Currently the only concentration available for the online program format is the General Business concentration. Please select General Business for your concentration if you intend to earn your MBA online.
- Finally, to declare your modality preference in the “Online Programs” section of the application, please select your preferred modality: in-person or online
Business Analysis; Master of Business Admin. (STEM)
Applying to the Business Analysis: Master of Business Admin (STEM)?
- Select your start term and proceed with the application
- Classes for this MBA major must be completed on-campus in the in-person format
- No concentrations are available
A GMAT or GRE score is not required for admission.
We review applications through a holistic lens, and understand that multiple factors contribute to success in graduate school: career history, academic background, and personal experience, to name a few. If you feel your work history or previous academic coursework does not indicate your readiness for graduate school, the inclusion of test scores could strengthen your application.
Please note: the admissions committee reserves the right to request additional materials if needed to better evaluate your application. Also, test scores can be beneficial for scholarship consideration.
Test Codes
- To send official GMAT scores to Georgia State, use the code QCK-ZW-99.
- To send official GRE/MAT/TOEFL/IELTS scores to Georgia State, select institution code 5251.
- For submitting official IETLS scores, select Georgia State University Graduate Admissions.
Candidates may apply to our graduate business programs if they hold the equivalent of a four-year U.S. Bachelor's degree. Transcripts from non-U.S. universities should include evidence of degree conferral (proof of graduation). For undergraduate degrees still in-progress, applicants must demonstrate successful degree conferral prior to enrollment.
One official copy of the transcript of all college work is required from each previously attended institution if you are subsequently offered admission.
Each transcript must be closed with the institution's official seal across the flap. If an institution's policies do not permit sending official transcripts to applicants for use with self-managed applications, the transcripts may be sent directly to the Office of Admissions – Graduate Programs at the below address.
The eSCRIP-SAFE System
Electronic transcripts from eSCRIP-SAFE are acceptable if your institution is listed as a “sender” (not receiver) of transcripts. “Sender” must be selected for the member type. If a school does not utilize eSCRIP, we will accept official transcripts electronically as long as they are sent by the institution directly to our email address:
Transcript Email: [email protected]
Transcript Order Site Name: Georgia State University – Graduate Programs
Mailing Address (U.S. Postal Service)
Office of Admissions – Graduate Programs
Georgia State University
P.O. Box 4018
Atlanta, GA 30302
Delivery Address (FedEx, DHL, UPS, etc.)
Office of Admission – Graduate Programs
Georgia State University – Sparks Hall 200
33 Gilmer Street SE
Atlanta, GA 30302
The personal statement provides an opportunity for applicants to present themselves to the Master’s Admissions Committee and to highlight qualities relevant to success in a graduate business program that may not be evident in other application materials.
Required Essay
In a single essay, no more than 750 words in length, please explain why the Robinson College of Business, and the particular program to which you are applying, is best for helping you achieve your short-term and long-term career goals. You should also address reasons why you believe you would be good fit for the Robinson College of Business and the program to which you are applying.
All applicants must submit an updated résumé. No work experience is required.
Optional Essay
If you have additional information or feel there are extenuating circumstances which you would like to share with the Admissions Committee (i.e. academic performance issues or areas of weakness in the application). Please limit your response to 250 words.
Letters of Recommendation
Although it is not required, you are welcome to submit a letter of recommendation. Recommendation letters may be submitted through the online application process or in sealed envelopes from the recommender; recommenders must sign their names across the sealed portion of the back of the envelope.
A personal interview is required of all MBA applicants. Once the MBA application has been submitted, it will be reviewed by the admissions committee. If an applicant is selected for a personal interview, a representative from the MBA office will contact him or her to set up a date and time. Only virtual interviews are being conducted at this time.
Want to know the status of your application? Log in to your graduate application to view your program checklist. Once all of the required admission items have been received, your application will be reviewed for minimum admission requirements before being routed to the program faculty for an admission decision.
Contact Recruitment
Attend virtual office hours with one of our recruiters to get your questions answered.
Graduate Admissions
[email protected]
Application Questions
If you already have submitted an application and are looking for a status update or are following up with supplemental documents, please contact the Georgia State University Office of Admissions – Graduate Programs:
Phone: 404-413-2444
Email: [email protected]
Please send digital transcripts to our transcript email: [email protected]
Application Deadlines
Domestic Applicants
We offer various application deadlines to U.S. residents. By applying earlier in the cycle, you will receive priority consideration for a graduate assistantship. After the final deadline, applications are accepted on a rolling basis until one week before class starts.
International Applicants
International applicants who need a student visa must apply by an earlier, hard deadline.
Please note:
You must submit all your application materials by the deadline to receive a decision within that round. If application volumes are high, notification might be delayed.
Spring 2025
Round | Deadline | Decision Notification | Deposit Deadline |
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Round 1 | ||
Deadline | Decision Notification | Deposit Deadline |
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1 | August 19, 2024 | October 4, 2024 | November 29, 2024 |
Round 2 |
2 | October 21, 2024 | December 6, 2024 | December 13, 2024 |
Summer 2025
Round | Deadline | Decision Notification | Deposit Deadline |
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Round 1 | ||
Deadline | Decision Notification | Deposit Deadline |
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1 | March 17, 2025 | May 9, 2025 | May 23, 2025 |
Fall 2025
For priority consideration for a graduate assistantship, apply by round 2.
International applicants who need a student visa are encouraged to apply as early as possible, and must apply by the round 3 deadline.
Round | Deadline | Decision Notification | Deposit Deadline |
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Round 1 | ||
Deadline | Decision Notification | Deposit Deadline |
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1 | October 21, 2024 | December 6, 2024 | December 13, 2024 |
Round 2 |
2 | January 20, 2025 | March 21, 2025 | April 4, 2025 |
Round 3 |
3 | March 17, 2025 | May 9, 2025 | June 6, 2025 |
Round 4 |
4 | May 5, 2025 | June 13, 2025 | July 11, 2025 |
Round 5 |
5 | Rolling | Rolling | August 1, 2025 |
Contact Recruitment
Attend virtual office hours with one of our recruiters to get your questions answered.
Application Questions
Phone: 404-413-2444
Email: [email protected]
Please send digital transcripts to our transcript email: [email protected]
Mailing/Delivery Addresses
Office of Admissions - Graduate Programs
Georgia State University
P.O. Box 4018
Atlanta, GA 30302
Delivery Address (FedEx, DHL, UPS, etc.)
Office of Admission - Graduate Programs
Georgia State University - Sparks Hall 200
33 Gilmer Street SE
Atlanta, GA 30303