Admissions
Professionals consider graduate studies for a variety of reasons - some to advance their careers and others to continue their education in order to add new depth to their lives' work. Whatever your reasons, we understand the commitment you're considering. Students from all academic disciplines are invited to apply to Oklahoma Christian University's Master of Business Administration program, provided that they hold a bachelors degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
Admission Requirements
To apply to the Graduate School of Business, the following materials must be submitted:
- A completed online application (including an application fee).
- Official transcripts from the college or university that granted your bachelors degree and any other institutions attended before or after that time. A cumulative GPA of 3.0 is required for admission; however, students with a GPA between 2.5 and 3.0 may be admitted on probation, which will be removed upon completion of 12 graduate credit hours with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 and/or any other deficiencies.
- Three letters of reference from professors, employers, or someone who supports you in your decision to earn your masters degree. (For Recommendation Form, click here.)
- GMAT (450 minimum) or GRE test scores (285 minimum with at least a 3.0 on the written section) that were issued within the last five yearrs. This requirement can be waived if your cumulative undergraduate GPA was 3.25 or greater and you have no work experience, if your cumulative undergraduate GPA was 3.0 and you have five years of work experience, or if you have successfully completed nine graduate hours at an accredited university.
For more information on the GRE please click here.
For more information on the GMAT please click here. - Current resume.
- Proof of medical insurance. Medical insurance policies are available through Oklahoma Christian University's Health Services Center.
Individual interviews may need to be scheduled with program evaluation personnel after all application materials have been submitted. For confirmation of correspondence or to ask any questions regarding this program or your admission status, call the MBA Admissions Office at 405-425-5562.
Should students making satisfactory progress toward the degree have to drop out of the program, they may re-enter at a later date. The degree must be completed within seven years.
Mail or fax (405-425-5585) all MBA admission materials to Dr. Ken Johnson, Graduate School of Business, Oklahoma Christian University, PO Box 11000, Oklahoma City, OK 73136-11000.
International Applicants
International Admissions Requirements
Along with the above admission requirements for the MBA program, international students must complete the following forms and submit them to the Office of International Programs to be considered for admission. A summary of the international admissions requirements can be downloaded here: MBA International Admission Requirements
English Proficiency Requirement
Students whose first language is not English must submit proof of English proficiency. OC accepts the following English proficiency tests and minimum scores:
TOEFL IELTS TOEIC
550 pBT or 79iBT 6.5 750
Applicants who are unable to submit a minimum English proficiency test score may gain English proficiency by studying in OC's ESL program, The Language and Culture Institute (LCI). For more information about LCI please go to www.oc.edu/LCI or contact the LCI Coordinator Mr. Lj Littlejohn at lj.littlejohn@oc.edu.
Financial Documentation is required by the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service and Oklahoma Christian University.
- International students must complete the MBA Financial Worksheet for Oklahoma Christian University to be considered for admission. Financial Worksheet
- The MBA Financial Worksheet must be accompanied by official, original bank statements or letters, showing proof of funds available for one full year of support.
- An Affidavit of Support is required in the case of third party funding of support.
- A Dependent Data Form is used to declare any dependents an international student may have.
Official Transcripts
- Official Transcripts must be submitted from each college or university attended.
- All transcripts and all official documents issued in a foreign language must be accompanied by an official English translation.
- Official foreign credential evaluation (an original Comprehensive Course-by-Course Evaluation) must be submitted from World Educational Services – http://www.wes.org/, (For more information regarding the preferred credential evaluation service contact the MBA Office or the Office of International Programs)
- MBA WES Requirement
VISA Status & SEVIS Transfer Release Form (for international students applying from within the US)
- International students must provide a copy of their passport page, I-94 card (front and back), visa page and copies of all I-20s to the Office of International Programs.
- International Students transferring from another US educational institution must complete the Transfer Release Form.
Statement of Understanding
- All international students must read and sign the MBA Statement of Understanding. Read this form carefully to understand the expectations of an international student at Oklahoma Christian University. MBA Statement of Understanding
Enrollment
- International Students must maintain full time enrollment (at least 9 hours) as required by US Immigration to maintain status.
Medical Insurance Requirement
- International Students and their dependents are required to have adequate medical insurance. Upon enrollment students will be placed on the university’s health insurance policy at the student’s expense.
- International Students need to fill out the Immunization and Health Forms for the OC Health Center in order to enroll in classes.
To begin the admissions process, please contact any of the International Admissions Counselors here or call the Office of International Programs at (405)425-5475.
The Office of International Programs is located in Heritage Plaza at 13800 Benson Road, Suite 106, Edmond, OK.
