Undergraduate academic requirements
- Non-resident or non-California high school graduates with A-G GPA of 3.0 or greater will qualify without needing additional Campus Admission Category values (i.e., 3.0 GPA X 800 = 2,400 points).
Learn more about studying Business Administration: Finance as an international student.

What California State University, East Bay says about their program:
The M.B.A. program supports students’ career advancement by preparing them for positions of leadership in an increasingly diverse and globally competitive economy. The program is centered on the rigorous knowledge of the basic functional areas of business, an appreciation of management challenges in a global context, and opportunities to develop students’ interpersonal and executive leadership skills. The Finance option offers students the knowledge, analytical tools, and essential skills used in careers in the finance industry, such as corporate finance, investment banking, financial analyst, investment management, quantitative finance, real estate, insurance, various other financial intermediaries and private enterprise. Corporate financial management includes corporate financing decisions, capital structure, cost of capital, corporate investments and capital budgeting, mergers and acquisitions, dividend policy, corporate governance, among others.

Undergraduate
6.0
61
44
Postgraduate
6.5
80
58
Undergraduate TOEFL or IELTS can be waived for applicants who meet English proficiency by coursework as follows:
English composition, speech, critical thinking, and mathematics.
Postgraduate
Undergraduate
Postgraduate
You must demonstrate your English language ability by submitting a TOEFL or IELTS score that meets our minimum requirement OR hold a US bachelor's or master's degree. Some applicants may be exempt from this requirement.
Undergraduate
Postgraduate

US$18,605 per year
from US$17,555 to $32,780 per year
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| Category | Cost (in United States Dollar) |
|---|---|
| Rent, 1-bed apartment in city centre | $3,614 |
| Rent, 1-bed apartment outside centre | $2,720 |
| Utilities (electricity, heating, water, refuse) | $227 |
| Internet (60 Mbps unlimited) | $73 |
| Mobile phone plan (data + calls) | $64 |
| Monthly public transport pass | $90 |
| Monthly grocery basket | $289 |
| Coffee shop drink | $6 |
| Cinema or cultural event ticket | $18 |
| Gym membership | $138 |
Indicative monthly costs per person.
Data sourced from numbeo.com (Crowdsourced).
Many international students will require a visa to study in the US, and this is a vital step of your study abroad journey. Make sure you understand the requirements you may need to meet before applying.