2010-2011 HBU Catalog - Houston Baptist University

MS-HRM: A combination of writing score, in-person interview, and GPA; the writing score may
be done through the AWA or in-house exam
MS-MGMT: Applicant must already possess an MBA from an accredited U.S. institution.
Foreign students may be required to take the GMAT.
All Programs: Minimum GPA of 2.5.
Carefully review and sign the Code of Academic Integrity. All students applying to the School of Business
graduate programs must sign this code before the application may be considered. This form is part of the
application packet.
Submit three letters of recommendation. Recommendation forms may be downloaded on the application page
at www.hbu.edu/MBA. If applying online you will receive a follow-up e-mail with detailed instructions
outlining the submission of recommendation forms.
Provide a current resume. E-mail your resume to mba-admissions@hbu.edu.
Paper applications and supporting documents should be mailed to:
School of Business & Economics
Graduate Programs in Business
Houston Baptist University
7502 Fondren Road
Houston, TX 77074-3298
Additional information regarding international student admission for Graduate Programs in Business is
available at www.hbu.edu/international.
If you have further questions, or to request a paper application, the Graduate Programs in Business office can
be reached at gradbiz@hbu.edu or 281-649-3306.
Application Deadlines. Students are eligible for admission to Graduate Programs in Business in late August,
mid-January and early June. To be considered, an application file must be completed and fully supported
by appropriate credentials. Specific application deadlines are available at WWW.HBU.EDU/ MBA.
Students submitting a complete application file prior to the Priority Application Date found on the website
are eligible to participate in early registration, providing optimum course availability. The final application
deadline is two weeks prior to the start of the term; all application materials are required by this date.
International students are encouraged to file all materials six weeks prior to the beginning of the term.
International Student Admissions
An international student is defined as any student wanting to attend the University who does not have the
classification of United States citizen or permanent resident status as defined by the Bureau of U.S. Citizenship
and Immigration Services (USCIS). An individual‘s immigration status determines whether the student must
attend full-time. More detailed information can be obtained by contacting the Office of International Student
Services at 281-649-3292, fax to 281-649-3217, or e-mail to goglobal@hbu.edu. All documents must be on file
prior to admission consideration. HBU assumes ownership of all documents.
1. Application for admission must be completed and returned to the appropriate admissions department
(Undergraduate Admissions Office, specific Graduate Program Office). Online submission of an application
is strongly encouraged. Undergraduate applicants must apply using the Texas Common Application. Paper
versions of our application can also be provided upon request.
2. An official transcript must be submitted showing graduation from a secondary school or its equivalent for
undergraduate applicants. An official transcript showing a degree from a regionally accredited college or
university must be submitted for graduate admissions as well as official copies of transcripts from each postsecondary
institution attended. Any undergraduate or graduate applicant who has attended a college or
university outside the United States must have his or her transcripts sent to a university approved foreign
evaluation service for a course-by-course evaluation and a grade point average calculation. A copy of the
evaluation must be sent directly to HBU from the evaluation service. Names of approved evaluation services
are available at www.hbu.edu/international. The transferring undergraduate student should have a minimum
cumulative grade point average of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale for all undergraduate work. A graduate student applicant
must meet the minimum grade point requirements of the specific graduate program.
In considering credit by transfer from other institutions, HBU places a premium on credits from regionally
accredited institutions. However, HBU will also consider a request for transfer credit from institutions that
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