Fisher International MBA
Admission to the Fisher International MBA Program is based on a candidate's prior academic record, professional experience, GMAT scores and foreign language proficiency.
Admissions Requirements Overview
Standardized Test Scores
All applicants must submit Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) scores. We recommend that applicants score in the 500s or higher for consideration. We receive average GMAT scores which range from the upper 500s to low 600s.
Language Proficiency
Native English Speakers
MBA students are required to complete 12 credits of advanced foreign language study as part of their degree program. The 12 credits must be dedicated to a single language of study (e.g. Arabic, Chinese, French, Japanese, Spanish, or Russian).
For successful admission students must be ready to begin their language studies at the following level by the time they begin the degree program:
Spanish or Arabic – ready to start at the second-year college level. Successful applicants will have had at least one academic year of beginning language;
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one summer of intensive language the summer prior to enrolling in the degree program.
Chinese, French, Japanese or Russian – ready to start at the third-year college level. Successful applicants will have had at least two academic years of beginning language;
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one recent academic year plus one summer of intensive language the summer prior to enrolling in the degree program.
Language Placement Test
Before your first semester begins, you must a pass a placement test that indicates you are ready to begin your studies at the appropriate level. Please make use of the following resources to assess your proficiency level:
Arabic Diagnostic Test Japanese Diagnostic Test Chinese Diagnostic Test Russian Diagnostic Test French Diagnostic Test English for Academic and Professional Purposes Diagnostic Test
Scholarships for Summer Intensive Language Study
The Betty and David Jones Scholarships offer the opportunity to attend either the Monterey Institute or Middlebury Language Schools to enhance their foreign language proficiency prior to enrolling in a degree program at the Monterey Institute. Languages include Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Japanese, Russian, and Spanish.
The Kathryn Davis Fellowships offer scholarships for full-tuition, room, and board to study at Middlebury Language Schools prior to enrolling in a degree program at the Monterey Institute. Languages include Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, and Russian.
Non-native English Speakers
We recognize that many of our international students come to the Monterey Institute with sophisticated language backgrounds. Terms like "native-speaker," "fluent," or "bilingual" often do not accurately reflect the rich backgrounds of our students. In order to maintain the quality and integrity of the Monterey Institute experience, candidates will be asked to demonstrate English proficiency as part of the admission process.
Non-native English speaking candidates must provide evidence of English proficiency from either the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or International English Language Testing System (IELTS) examinations. Institutional TOEFL reports are not accepted. However, students who have completed all four years of their undergraduate degree at a U.S. University may be eligible for a TOEFL or IELTS waiver. If you feel that you are eligible for a TOEFL or IELTS waiver, please contact Admissions for an application to waive this requirement.
Minimum TOEFL Scores Minimum IELTS Scores
- Internet-based test: 79
Writing sub-score: 23
(No sub-scores below 19)
- 6.5 Overall
- No Sub-score below 6.0
Advanced Entry
Applicants who have advanced language skills, significant professional experience, and previous business administration coursework may qualify for our one-year Advanced Entry MBA program.
Prerequisite Coursework
Advanced Entry students must have previous business study that satisfies the following prerequisite subjects and 30 semester hours of credit with grades of B or above:
- Organizational Theory (3 credits)
- Financial Accounting (3 credits)
- Managerial Accounting (3 credits)
- Finance (3 credits)
- Quantitative Methods (6 credits)
- Economics - Micro and Macro preferred (6 credits)
- Marketing (3 credits)
- Operations Management (3 credits)
Language Proficiency
Native English Speakers
Advanced Entry students are required to complete 8 credits of advanced foreign language at the 300 or 400 level, depending on the language of study. Students pursuing French, Russian, Mandarin, Japanese, and English should enter at the 400 level, and students pursuing Arabic and Spanish should enter at the 300 level.
Students language proficiency will be evaluated during New Student Orientation. If students test below these levels, they will be required to complete 12 credits at the 300 level or higher for French, Russian, Mandarin, Japanese and English, or 12 credits at the 200 level or higher for Arabic and Spanish. In this case, 4 credits will be added to students' overall degree requirements.
Non-native English Speakers
Non-native English speakers must provide scores from either the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or International English Language Testing System (IELTS) examinations. If you feel that you are eligible for a TOEFL or IELTS waiver, please contact Admissions for an application to waive this requirement.
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