Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
Academic Background
Do I need to have an undergraduate degree to apply for the MBA?
Are there prerequisite classes for admission?
Do you require any specific college majors?
How do you calculate the GPA for admission?
Do you need my official transcripts from college or can I submit a photocopy?
Can my undergraduate school(s) send you my transcripts directly?
Do I need to submit a transcript from every school I have attended, including those where I took summer classes and/or studied abroad?
I am an international applicant; how do I convert my grades to a US GPA?
My undergraduate transcripts are written in another language; what do I need to do?
I have a Masters degree; do I need to submit those transcripts?
Do I need to have an undergraduate degree to apply for the MBA?
Yes, all applicants are required to have completed an undergraduate degree from an accredited college/university prior to applying for the MBA as it is a graduate business degree. If you are from India, the completion of at least a three year Bachelor’s degree with evidence of strong and consistent academic performance is required. If your degree is from another country and you have questions, please contact the Admissions Office.
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Are there prerequisite classes for admission?
Currently there are no prerequisites for admission. However the Admission Committee does look for a variety of skills in all applicants. Analytical abilities, critical thinking skills and ability to communicate effectively are just a few examples. Most students who have successfully completed college-level courses in calculus and statistics find that they are adequately prepared for the quantitative demands of our program. If you have not taken a college-level calculus or statistics course, you may consider enrolling in a class at your local community college prior to applying.
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Do you require any specific college majors?
We do not require applicants to have a specific college major. In previous classes, approximately 50% of our students studied business or economics as an undergraduate while the others came from a variety of areas such as engineering, social sciences, humanities and science.
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How do you calculate the GPA for admission?
Cox considers your final cumulative GPA at your undergraduate degree granting institution. In addition, the Admissions Committee will review all of your transcripts for quantitative courses, grade trends and any other indicators of previous academic performance.
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Do you need my official transcripts from college or can I submit a photocopy?
To begin the application process, we will accept an unofficial copy of your transcripts which lists all classes taken and grades received in them. If you are admitted, an official copy is required in our office within 30 days of your offer of admission.
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Can my undergraduate school(s) send you my transcripts directly?
Yes, we will accept transcripts directly from your undergraduate institution(s). Please see the FAQ/Application Process section for the MBA Admissions office mailing address.
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Do I need to submit a transcript from every school I have attended, including those where I took summer classes and/or studied abroad?
Yes, we do require all transcripts from each school you attended while working toward your undergraduate degree.
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I am an international applicant; how do I convert my grades to a US GPA?
If you attended a college outside of the US, there is no need to attempt to convert your grades to a GPA on the 4.00 scale. You must enter 0.00 on the application where you are asked to submit a GPA.
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My undergraduate transcripts are written in another language; what do I need to do?
If the original copy of your transcript is not in English, you will need to submit a notarized translation along with the original copy of your transcript.
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I have a Masters degree; do I need to submit those transcripts?
Yes, if you earned a Masters degree we require you to submit all related transcripts.
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