Who Should Take This Program?

The Pre-MBA Program is designed for students who want to:

• Master the English and test-taking skills necessary to perform well on the GMAT and TOEFL.
• Improve their English language proficiency while developing skills that will help them to be more successful in graduate-level business programs and professional environments.
• Learn more about the cultural practices of the U.S. and other countries to be better prepared for the diversity encountered in academic and professional environments.

Program Highlights

• Test Preparation
  GMAT and TOEFL preparation are specifically designed to meet the needs of international students.
• Simulated GMAT
  Several practice GMAT test sessions held during the semester allow students to strengthen their test-taking skills.
• TOEFL Waiver
  Advanced level students applying to SDSU graduate business degree programs are eligible to receive a TOEFL waiver after successfully completing the Pre-MBA Program.
• Participation in SDSU Courses
  Advanced students may enroll in up to two regular SDSU classes with American students. Official SDSU grades, credits, and transcripts are awarded. Course credit for certain classes may be transferred to students' graduate business programs.
• Skill-Building
  Students develop the skills critical for success in graduate-level business programs and professional environments.
• Advising
  Students receive advising on academic matters, careers, and university selection. Advisors assist students with admission applications and write letters of recommendation.
• Class Observation
  Students may visit university classes to observe American academic culture and interact with university students and professors.
• Customized Component
  Advanced students may customize their schedules to address individual needs and interests.

Testing and Placement

The Pre-MBA Program offers instruction for intermediate to advanced levels. Students are given placement tests in different skill areas (listening, reading, writing, speaking, and structure) and are placed in classes according to their needs and abilities. At the end of each term, students have the option to test again to measure their progress.

Curriculum

• GMAT
  Courses, specifically designed for international students, include all sections of the GMAT: Reading Comprehension, Critical Reasoning, Sentence Correction, Analytical Writing, and Quantitative Skills.
• TOEFL
  Next Generation TOEFL iBT classes are available to help students develop specific skills and test-taking strategies.
• Writing
  Students learn writing skills necessary for graduate-level business programs and professional environments, including report writing and business research skills.
• Reading
  Students develop strategies to increase comprehension and effectively manage the large reading volume of textbooks and other material they must read in graduate-level business programs.
• Communication
  Students develop speaking and comprehension skills needed in graduate-level business programs and professional environments, and learn effective presentation and discussion techniques. Options are available for students who need to improve their pronunciation in order to become more effective communicators.
• Elective Courses
  A variety of elective courses are offered each semester to further support test-taking skills, to improve language proficiency, to increase knowledge of U.S. culture, and to address students' interests.
• Workshops and Seminars
  A variety of workshops and seminars are offered each semester and include: Resume Writing, Interviewing Techniques, Business Etiquette, Networking, The History of Business in the U.S., Case Study Analysis, Introduction to American Business Law, and Trends in Management. Choices vary by session.

Success! The following graduate business programs are just a sample of those that our students have been accepted to: Alliant Case Western Reserve Claremont (Peter Drucker) Clarke Columbia CSU Fullerton CSU Hayward CSU Long Beach CSU San Bernardino CSU San Marcos INSEAD London School of Business New York University (NYU) Oregon State University Pace University Pepperdine Purdue University San Francisco State San Diego State University Thunderbird Tulane UC Berkeley UC San Diego UC Irvine University of Colorado, Boulder University of Denver University of Miami University of Missouri, Columbia University of Portland University of San Diego Washington University in St. Louis

Angeline Sa Seoul, Korea Pre-MBA "I really liked the classroom atmosphere and the discussions. I also took a San Diego State University course in organizational behavior. It was a great opportunity to be with American students." SDSU Graduate TOEFL Waiver SDSU's Graduate Division will waive the TOEFL requirement for students who successfully complete the English for Academic Purposes (EAP) Level 106 with positive ALI recommendations.