Cal State East Bay Graduate Programs Admission Requirements by College *Program details and requirements subject to change without notice Updated 7/3/2024
* = STEM programs LOR= Letter of Recommendation | SOP= Statement of Purpose| CV= Curriculum Vitae/Resume If LOR, SOP, CV required, submit directly to department.
College of Science
Dept
App
GPA GRE
TOEFL/
IELTS
Admit
Terms
LOR SOP CV Notes: Other requirements / BA Degree in Field Contact Email
Biological Science, M.S.* ✔
2.75/3.0 (For
BIO)
Optional 80/6.5 Fall 3 ✔ -
Baccalaureate degree in any field of biological sciences, department
application due April 1. LORs need to be emailed directly to department
chair using a work email address (Not gmail, yahoo etc) as an attachment
of official letterhead (preferred).
maria.gallegos@csueastbay.edu
-
2.5/2.6 (For
Chem & Bio-
chemistry)
Optional 80/6.5 F/Sp - - -
Baccalaureate degree in Chemistry or Biochemistry, including one year of
physical chemistry.
anne.kotchevar@csueastbay.edu
- 3 ✔ 80/6.5 F/Sp - - -
Baccalaureate degree in Computer Science meeting specific prerequisites
(see https://www.csueastbay.edu/cs/prospective-students); GRE cannot
be waived and department will not even review applicants with less than
50% on quantitative portion; Admitted applicants average ≥ 60th %
quantitative section and ≥ 20% on the verbal section. While the program
usually is open for both Fall and Spring, depending on the number of
students enrolled and applications received, the application may be closed
for Spring or may close early for Fall.
Leann.Christianson@csueastbay.edu;
cs@csueastbay.edu
Construction Management, M.S.* - 2.5 - 80/6.5 F/Sp 2 ✔ ✔
Relevant work experience/College Algebra and Trigonometry or equivalent
level math required. This major will consider a 3-year bachelor’s degree
for students applying to their program.
farzad.shahbodaghlou@csueastbay.edu;
construction@csueastbay.edu
Engineering Management, M.S.*
- 2.5
Strongly
Recommended
80/6.5 F/Sp 2 ✔ ✔ Baccalaureate degree in Engineering, basic science or related field
saeid.motavalli@csueastbay.edu;
EngineeringCSUEB@csueastbay.edu
- 2.75 - 80/6.5 F/Sp 2 Rec Rec
Baccalaureate degree in Geology, Environmental Science or closely related
field. The Statement of purpose and two letters of recommendation must
be submitted through the Cal State Apply website before submitting the
application.
jean.moran@csueastbay.edu
Marine Science, M.S.* ✔
generally 3.2
or higher
- 80/6.5 Fall 3 ✔ ✔ Application managed by Moss Landing Marine Labs
teggink@mlml.calstate.edu
terra.eggink@sjsu.edu
gradprogram@mlml.calstate.edu
Mathematics, M.S.*
- 3 - 80/6.5 F/Sp - ✔ -
See online catalog for required prerequisite math courses; SOP should be
submitted via 4th quadrant in Cal State Apply
jesus.oliver@csueastbay.edu
joshua.kerr@csueastbay.edu
Biostatistics, M.S.* kelly.fan@csueastbay.edu
-
Calculus I and Calculus II (a year of Calculus) required; In addition to
transcripts, submit organized chronological list of previous work in math,
statistics, & related quantitative courses submitted in .pdf form; LOR, SOP,
and unofficial transcripts collected via 4th quadrant of Cal State Apply
application. Application will not be transmitted to CSUEB until letters of
recommendation are received. If submit GRE scores must be within the
-
3
only required if
applicant is
lacking LORs or
has GPA lower
than 3
80/6.5
F/Sp
2-3 (if no
GRE
submitted
)
✔
Cal State East Bay Graduate Programs Admission Requirements by College *Program details and requirements subject to change without notice Updated 7/3/2024
* = STEM programs LOR= Letter of Recommendation | SOP= Statement of Purpose| CV= Curriculum Vitae/Resume If LOR, SOP, CV required, submit directly to department.
Dept
App
GPA GRE/ GMAT
TOEFL/
IELTS
Admit
Terms
LOR SOP CV Notes: Other requirements / BA Degree in Field Contact Email
Accountancy, M.S. - 2.5 GMAT or GRE 80/6.5 Fall Rec ✔ ✔
Students with a baccalaureate degree in any subject from an accredited
college or university may apply. Work experience is desirable, but not
required. See department website for explanation of index score for
GPA+GMAT. GRE/GMAT may be waived for students with GPA 3.0 or
above from US universities or with MBA from AACSB accredited business
school; US C.P.A. Exam (If all four parts passed) may be considered in
place of GMAT. A personal interview is also required.
jingwen.yang@csueastbay.edu
- 2.5 GMAT or GRE 80/6.5 F/Sp
1 or 2
optional
-
Highly
Recomm
ended
GMAT can be waived with a short interview with the program director.
Before the interview, the applicants must send cbe_grad@csueastbay.edu
their resume and a copy of their transcripts -- official or unofficial. Then he
will call them to discuss academics and work history and make a
determination. This program will consider accepting a 3-year bachelor’s
degree for students applying to this program.
alex.makarevich@csueastbay.edu
M.S. Business Analytics* - 2.5 GMAT or GRE 80/6.5 F/Sp optional optional optional
surendra.sarnikar@csueastbay.edu
cbe_grad@csueastbay.edu
M.S. Marketing Analytics* - 2.5 GMAT or GRE 80/6.5 F/Sp optional optional optional yi.he@csueastbay.edu
M.B.A for Global Innovators - 2.5 - 80/6.5 Fall - - ✔
This is an 18-month cohort program. Minimum 5 years work experience
required. Before applying, we ask that you attend an info session (schedule
posted on College of Business MBA website). Your attendance will help
answer your questions and help us determine your eligibility. If you are
eligible, we will work with you to book a personal interview (may be done
via Zoom) with the MBA program director. Most people do the online
application after the interview. Classes are currently meeting at the
Hayward Campus and are on weekends only.
glen.taylor@csueastbay.edu;
lee.gardner@csueastbay.edu
One Year Intensive M.B.A.
- 2.5 GMAT or GRE 80/6.5 Fall - ✔ -
This is a 12-month cohort program held on Fridays/Saturdays. GMAT
Waivers available depending on academic record and with 5+ years work
experience. Attend an online info session, then book a personal/zoom
interview with the program director and copy to
cbe_grad@csueastbay.edu. Most people complete the online application
after interview.
asha.rao@csueastbay.edu;
cbe_grad@csueastbay.edu
Applicant must have demonstrated mastery of college algebra, statistics
and object-oriented programming with a grade of “C” or better in relevant
coursework within seven years of starting the program. GRE/GMAT may
be waived if applicants have 3+ years work experience relevant to analytics-
students should attach Résumé (link to applicant's LinkedIn profile is
preferred); employment letter(s) which clearly explain the responsibilities
and nature (full-time or part-time) of the job as well as the length of
employment, and W2's (tax returns, pay stubs, etc.).
If MSBA applicants do not have background in analytics they may be
required to take two prerequisie classes (this may be done through Pre-
Business Analytics program offered by Global Academy). If MSMA
applicants do not have a business undergraduate degree, they must take
MKTG 300 in addition to the 30 graduate credit hours.
Cal State East Bay Graduate Programs Admission Requirements by College *Program details and requirements subject to change without notice Updated 7/3/2024
* = STEM programs LOR= Letter of Recommendation | SOP= Statement of Purpose| CV= Curriculum Vitae/Resume If LOR, SOP, CV required, submit directly to department.
Dept
App
GPA GRE
TOEFL/
IELTS
Admit
Terms
LOR SOP CV Notes: Other requirements / BA Degree in Field Contact Email
- 3 - 80/6.5 F/Sp 2 - -
Closed for Spring 25 and status of Fall 2025 is TBD- program may be
suspended until Fall 2026. Check Cal State Apply to confirm if program is
open for Fall 2025. Short writing sample required; prerequisite courses
may be required if undergraduate degree is not in English, linguistics, or
communication.
dennis.chester@csueastbay.edu;
ke.zou@csueastbay.edu (TESOL option)
✔
3, 3.25 in
history
- 80/6.5 F/Sp 2 ✔ -
Writing sample (10-20 pages) required; applicants should also submit an
unofficial copy of transcripts to department. See department website for
instructions. This program will consider applicants with 3-year bachelor’s
degree.
jason.daniels@csueastbay.edu
✔
3.0 (for last
60 units);
lower GPA
may be
considered
with UX
experience
- 80/6.5 Fall 2 ✔ ✔
Unofficial transcripts, a portfolio refelecting applicant's talents & abilities
in digital & interactive media, and a writing sample in response to
department prompt are required (see
https://ixdia.csueastbay.edu/apply.html for guidelines). Department
collects documents via 4th quadrant of Cal State Apply. This program will
consider applicants with 3-year bachelor’s degree. Students without a
background in production and design of interactive experiences may be
offered admission to a 3-year program to complete a year of preliminary
courses before joining the regular cohort in the following year.
ian.pollock@csueastbay.edu;
ixdia@csueastbay.edu
Social Work, M.S.W.
- 2.8 - 80/6.5 Fall 2-3 ✔ ✔
This program has an early application deadline: December 15. This
program requires a field-internship of 1,080 hours that takes place in-
person 2 weekdays per week in the first year and 3 weekdays per week in
the second year in the greater San Francisco Bay Area. Applicants may be
required to consent to a criminal background check prior to agency
internship placements. No required Prerequisites at this time.
jp.horn@csueastbay.edu,
swadmission@csueastbay.edu
Speech-Language Pathology,
M.S.
✔
2.5 (3.0
recommende
d)
- 80/6.5 Fall 3 ✔ ✔
This program has an early application deadline: January 15. Department
application via CSDCAS has $139 application fee. Standard program for
students with background in communication disorders is two years. If
undergraduate degree is not in communication disorders, must complete
prerequisite courseswhich will take 3 years plus one additional term to
complete the "extended" program. A clear criminal records check is
required in order to work, volunteer, or participate in clinical practicum
coursework for the program.
michelle.gravier@csueastbay.edu
Dept
App
GPA GRE
TOEFL/
IELTS
Admit
Terms
LOR SOP CV Notes: Other requirements / BA Degree in Field Contact Email
✔
2.75 (3.0 in
biology)
- 80/6.5 Fall 3 ✔ -
baccalaureate degree in any field of biological sciences with one year of
introductory biology, general chemistry, and organic chemistry plus one
term of Microbiology, Biochemistry, Genetics, and Molecular Cell Biology
within the last 3 years. LORs need to be emailed directly to the graduate
coordinator (Maria Gallegos) using a work email address (gmail, yahoo etc
will NOT be accepted) as an attachment of official letterhead (preferred).
See website for more guidance on application:
https://www.csueastbay.edu/biology/graduate-program/biotechnology-
certificate-program-bcp/bcp-application-process.html
maria.gallegos@csueastbay.edu
-
2.8 (3.0 or
higher
Reco mmended
)
- 80/6.5 F/Sp - ✔ Rec
Must have completed College Algebra (Math 115); Fall applications are
accepted for both tracks/Spring only for academic enhancers. Students
should submit SOP via 4th quadrant in Cal State Apply.
oscar.wambuguh@csueastbay.edu;
phap@csueastbay.edu
Cal State East Bay Graduate Programs Admission Requirements by College *Program details and requirements subject to change without notice Updated 7/3/2024
* = STEM programs LOR= Letter of Recommendation | SOP= Statement of Purpose| CV= Curriculum Vitae/Resume If LOR, SOP, CV required, submit directly to department.
Dept
App
GPA
GRE or other
tests
TOEFL/
IELTS
Admit
Terms
LOR SOP CV Notes: Other requirements / BA Degree in Field Contact Email
✔ 3
Recommended,
but not
required
80/6.5 Fall 3 ✔ ✔
The program is rolling admissions with deadline dates of Nov 30, Jan 15,
and March 1. At each deadline, applications are reviewed, and qualified
applicants are invited for an interview. Applicants are strongly encouraged
to apply sooner rather than later as spots fill up. See website for
prerequisite coursework, (https://www.csueastbay.edu/epsy/graduate-
programs). Applicants with international transcripts with a foreign degree
must provide an official evaluation of that coursework by a CTC approved
agency. CBEST or equivalent required. See department website for dates
of monthly virtual info sessions.
oanh.tran@csueastbay.edu
✔ 3
Recommended,
but not
required
80/6.5 Fall 3 ✔ ✔
This program has an early application deadline: March 1. See website for
prerequisite coursework, (https://www.csueastbay.edu/epsy/graduate-
programs). Applicants with international transcripts with a foreign degree
must provide an official evaluation of that coursework by a CTC approved
agency.This concentration will consider applicants with 3-year
undergraduate degrees. CBEST or equivalent require s. See department
website for dates of monthly virtual info sessions.
ulash.thakoredunlap@csueastbay.edu
✔ 3
Recommended,
but not
required
80/6.5 Fall 3 ✔ ✔
This program has an early application deadline: March 1. See website for
prerequisite coursework, (https://www.csueastbay.edu/epsy/graduate-
programs). Applicants with international transcripts with a foreign degree
must provide an official evaluation of that coursework by a CTC approved
agency. See department website for dates of monthly virtual info sessions.
nancy.deatrick@csueastbay.edu
✔ 3 - 80/6.5 Summer 3 - ✔
Requires a response to a writing prompt which is listed on the web site;
Additional info: csueastbay.edu/edd/interested/admission.html
eric.haas@csueastbay.edu;
edd@csueastbay.edu
Kinesiology, M.S.
- 3 see notes 80/6.5 F/Sp 2-3 ✔ -
Department may require the Graduate Record Examination (GRE), but
typically they do not. If the department review an application and think a
GRE score would strengthen the application, they will request one. Written
essay, and/or repeat of undergraduate coursework may be required in the
case of below-standard grade point average. This program will consider
applicants with 3-year bachelor’s degree.
cathy.inouye@csueastbay.edu