The School of Information Technology and Communication Design - The School of Information Technology and Communication Design

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General requirements for admission to graduate (and other post-baccalaureate) studies at any CSU campus are established by Title 5.1.3 of the California Code of Regulations and by university regulations.

Admission to CSUMB’s MSMIT program will be granted upon recommendation of the MSMIT Graduate Committee. Selection will be based on evidence of ability to perform at a high academic level. Criteria include undergraduate grade-point average, scores on the Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT) or the Graduate Record Exam (GRE), work experience, letters of recommendation, and the applicant’s personal statement.

Specifically, minimum admission criteria are:

• TOEFL 550 above or equivalent
• GRE or GMAT above 60th percentile
• Grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.0 (A = 4.0) in the last 60 semester credits (90 quarter units) attempted from an accredited institution
• Statement of Purpose that details your objectives and qualifications.
• A minimum of two letters of recommendation

We also highly recommend two years of professional experience in management or information technology.

In unusual circumstances, the MSMIT Graduate Committee may make exceptions to these criteria.

TOEFL requirement

All graduate applicants, regardless of their citizenship, whose preparatory education was principally in a language other than English must demonstrate competence in English. Those who do not possess a bachelor's degree from a post-secondary institution where English is the first language of instruction must receive a minimum score of 550 on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL).

Prerequisite Competencies

Students from a variety of academic backgrounds are eligible for admission to the MSMIT program. Therefore, to ensure that each student is adequately prepared for the academic rigors of graduate level curricula, the following competencies will be required as a foundation for graduate studies:

• Management/Marketing
• Finance/Accounting
• Information Systems
• Computer Programming

A Graduate Committee composed of faculty from both Institutes determines the competency level of entering students. Competency may be demonstrated through undergraduate coursework, portfolio, or by examination. A student who has not yet acquired all prerequisite competencies may be admitted as a Conditionally Classified Student by the Graduate Coordinator, provided the student has an approved plan which addresses deficient competencies. Once admitted to the MSMIT program, a student may enroll in an undergraduate-level course only with the approval of the Graduate Coordinator.

How do I apply?

Application Process

• File a CSUMB graduate application (online application is at CSUMentor).
• Insert the MSMIT program code (05065).
• Include a 2-3 page statement of educational and professional goals.
• Include a minimum of two letters of recommendation from individuals familiar with your professional or academic work.
• Pay the $55.00 application fee.
• Have official transcripts from each college and university attended and your GRE or GMAT score mailed directly to CSUMB Admissions and Records (include your TOEFL score if applicable). Start this process at least six months before intended enrollment date.
  ALL of the items listed above must be received by the CSUMB Office of Admissions and Records to be considered for acceptance into the program.
• Contact us at 831-582-4791 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it if you have any question.