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Non-Matriculated Start

Part-time M.B.A. students have the option of beginning their studies before formally applying for the program through the non-matriculated start option. Non-matriculated students may begin classes in any quarter during the year and may take a maximum of four M.B.A. core courses.  

Courses Offered to Non-Matriculated Part-Time Students
Effective Fall 2009

  • STR 401: Managerial Economics;
  • GBA 411: Framing and Analyzing Business Problems 1;

And any 2 of the following area-specific core classes:

  • ACC 401: Corporate Financial Accounting
  • CIS 401: Information Systems for Management
  • FIN 402: Capital Budgeting and Corporate Objectives
  • MKT 402: Marketing Management
  • OMG 402: Operations Management

NOTE: It is highly recommended that students take GBA 411 and STR 401 prior to taking the area-specific core courses

To register for any classes beyond the first four courses, a complete application must be submitted for a formal evaluation by the Admissions Committee. The application must be submitted on or before the application deadline specified for the quarter when you wish to continue as a matriculated student.

Benefits of starting the M.B.A. on a non-matriculated status:

  • An applicant may be eligible to waive the GMAT as part of their application. The requirements for the waiver are:

    No individual grade in each of the four courses taken as a non-matriculated student be lower than a B; and

    The application must have an overall cumulative GPA after completing these four courses of 3.2 or higher.
  • For those applicants who do not have a strong academic history, taking Simon courses before applying for matriculation may provide an opportunity to demonstrate to the Admissions Committee their commitment to academic excellence in graduate education.

Requirements to begin on a non-matriculated basis:

  • Completion of a bachelor’s degree prior to starting Simon classes
  • Attendance at the New Part-Time Registration for the quarter you intend to begin classes. For more information, dates, and registration information, please visit the “Recruiting Events” section.