Admissions – Program Requirements

Photo Headshot 

A passport-style photograph that clearly displays your full face, taken against a plain white or light-colored background. The photo should be recent, high resolution, and professionally composed, with a neutral expression or a natural smile. Avoid filters, shadows, hats, or accessories that obscure your face.

Passport

A valid, unexpired passport is required for verification purposes. The document must clearly display your full name, date of birth, photograph, and expiration date. Ensure the image is legible and uploaded in a high-quality format.

Admissions Fee

All standard applicants are required to pay a non-refundable application processing fee to cover administrative costs, along with a student services fee to support campus resources and student programs. Both fees must be submitted with your application to ensure timely processing.

• $125.00 Application for Admissions
• $50.00 Student Services

Note: Applicants who need to defer their Form I-20 start date must pay an additional $50.00 Form I-20 Deferral fee for each session of deferred.

Financial Statement

F-1 applicants must submit a recent bank statement (issued within the last 90 days) showing proof of funds that meet the minimum financial requirement for their selected program. The required amount varies based on program and campus location. To find the specific minimum amount for your program, view your selected campus page here. If the bank statement is in someone else’s name, you must also submit anAffidavit of Support form along with a copy of your sponsor’s valid, government-issued photo ID.

Optional – F-2 Dependents

If an applicant plans to bring a spouse and/or children as dependents, they must be listed on the admissions application. The applicant must also demonstrate financial capability to support each dependent, with an additional $2,000 per dependent required. Additionally, a copy of each dependent’s passport must be provided.

Photo Headshot

A passport-style photograph that clearly displays your full face, taken against a plain white or light-colored background. The photo should be recent, high resolution, and professionally composed, with a neutral expression or a natural smile. Avoid filters, shadows, hats, or accessories that obscure your face.

Passport

A valid, unexpired passport is required for verification purposes. The document must clearly display your full name, date of birth, photograph, and expiration date. Ensure the image is legible and uploaded in a high-quality format.

Visa

A copy of your most recent visa is required. This can be an expired visa or, if you changed your status while in the U.S., it may reflect a different status (e.g., B-1/B-2). The visa must be clearly legible to ensure accurate processing.

Form I-94 or I-797 A

Provide a copy of the form I-94. This document is available online through the U.S. Government’s Official Web Portal. You can retrieve your digital I-94 by visiting here. For detailed instructions on how to obtain your I-94 online, visit here. If you changed your status to F-1 while in the U.S., provide a copy of the Form I-797 A Notice of Action, which reflects your current visa status.

Financial Statement

You must submit a recent bank statement (issued within the last 90 days) showing proof of funds that meet the minimum financial requirement for their selected program. The required amount varies based on program and campus location. To find the specific minimum amount for your program, view your selected campus page here. If the bank statement is in someone else’s name, you must also submit anAffidavit of Support form along with a copy of your sponsor’s valid, government-issued photo ID.

Admissions Fee

All F-1 Transfer applicants are required to pay a non-refundable application processing fee and I-20 processing fee to cover administrative costs, along with a student services fee to support campus resources and student programs. Both fees must be submitted with your application to ensure timely processing.

• $125.00 Application for Admissions
• $125.00 Form I-20 Processing
• $50.00 Student Services

Note: F-1 applicants that are currently out-of-status and plan to apply for reinstatement must pay the $300.00 Form I-20 Reinstatement Processing fee instead of the $125.00 Form I-20 Processing fee.

Optional – F-2 Dependents

If you plan to bring a spouse and/or children as dependents, they must be listed on the admissions application. You must also demonstrate financial capability to support each dependent, with an additional $2,000 per dependent required. Additionally, a copy of each dependent’s passport and visa must be provided.

Photo Headshot

A passport-style photograph that clearly displays your full face, taken against a plain white or light-colored background. The photo should be recent, high resolution, and professionally composed, with a neutral expression or a natural smile. Avoid filters, shadows, hats, or accessories that obscure your face.

Passport

A valid, unexpired passport is required for verification purposes. The document must clearly display your full name, date of birth, photograph, and expiration date. Ensure the image is legible and uploaded in a high-quality format.

Visa

A copy of your most recent visa is required. This can be an expired visa or, if you changed your status while in the U.S., it may reflect a different status (e.g., B-1/B-2). The visa must be clearly legible to ensure accurate processing.

Form I-94

Provide a copy of the form I-94. This document is available online through the U.S. Government’s Official Web Portal. You can retrieve your digital I-94 by visiting here. For detailed instructions on how to obtain your I-94 online, visit here.

Financial Statement

You must submit a recent bank statement (issued within the last 90 days) showing proof of funds that meet the minimum financial requirement for their selected program. The required amount varies based on program and campus location. To find the specific minimum amount for your program, view your selected campus page here. If the bank statement is in someone else’s name, you must also submit anAffidavit of Support form along with a copy of your sponsor’s valid, government-issued photo ID.

Admissions Fee

All F-1 Transfer applicants are required to pay a non-refundable application processing fee and I-20 processing fee to cover administrative costs, along with a student services fee to support campus resources and student programs. Both fees must be submitted with your application to ensure timely processing.

• $125.00 Application for Admissions
• $125.00 Form I-20 Processing
• $50.00 Student Services

Note: Applicants who need to defer their Form I-20 start date must pay an additional $50.00 Form I-20 Deferral fee for each session of deferred.

Optional – F-2 Dependents

If you plan to bring a spouse and/or children as dependents, they must be listed on the admissions application. You must also demonstrate financial capability to support each dependent, with an additional $2,000 per dependent required. Additionally, a copy of each dependent’s passport and visa must be provided.

Minimum Education: High School Diploma, GED, or completion of 12 semester units from an accredited postsecondary institution or foreign equivalent is required.

Applicants must send original transcripts from U.S. colleges attended directly to IAU. Scanned or photocopied transcripts are not accepted. Transfer credits must be from accredited institutions.

For foreign transcripts, applicants must provide an official evaluation of their academic credentials. If transcripts are not in English, they must be translated and evaluated by a qualified third party. The evaluator must have expertise in the country’s education system and provide an English translation.

• Course-By-Course Report – Required for transfer credit consideration.
• General Report – Required for verifying an earned degree.

See foreign credential evaluations here.

English Language Proficiency: See ways to meet the language requirement here.

School Performance Fact Sheet: This is required by all California residents and F-1 students who reside in California. Initial, date, and sign the School Performance Fact Sheet for your selected Bachelor of Business Administration program and submit it in your application. School Performance Fact Sheets can be found here.

Financial Statement: This is a requirement for all F-1 applicants only. You must submit bank statement(s) totaling $14,400, plus an additional $2,000 for each F-2 dependent. If the bank statement is in someone else’s name, you must also submit an Affidavit of Support form along with a copy of your sponsor’s valid, government-issued photo ID.

Minimum Education: High School Diploma, GED, or completion of 12 semester units from an accredited postsecondary institution or foreign equivalent is required.

Applicants must send original transcripts from U.S. colleges attended directly to IAU. Scanned or photocopied transcripts are not accepted. Transfer credits must be from accredited institutions.

For foreign transcripts, applicants must provide an official evaluation of their academic credentials. If transcripts are not in English, they must be translated and evaluated by a qualified third party. The evaluator must have expertise in the country’s education system and provide an English translation.

• Course-By-Course Report – Required for transfer credit consideration.
• General Report – Required for verifying an earned degree.

See foreign credential evaluations here.

English Language Proficiency: See ways to meet the language requirement here.

School Performance Fact Sheet: This is required by all California residents and F-1 students who reside in California. Initial, date, and sign the School Performance Fact Sheet and submit it in your application. School Performance Fact Sheets can be found here.

Financial Statement: This is a requirement for all F-1 applicants only. You must submit bank statement(s) totaling $14,400, plus an additional $2,000 for each F-2 dependent. If the bank statement is in someone else’s name, you must also submit an Affidavit of Support form along with a copy of your sponsor’s valid, government-issued photo ID.

Minimum Education: Transcript of an earned Bachelors degree or foreign equivalent from an accredited postsecondary institution.

Applicants must send original transcripts from U.S. colleges attended directly to IAU. Scanned or photocopied transcripts are not accepted. Transfer credits must be from accredited institutions.

For foreign transcripts, applicants must provide an official evaluation of their academic credentials. If transcripts are not in English, they must be translated and evaluated by a qualified third party. The evaluator must have expertise in the country’s education system and provide an English translation.

• Course-By-Course Report – Required for transfer credit consideration.
• General Report – Required for verifying an earned degree.

See foreign credential evaluations here.

English Language Proficiency: See ways to meet the language requirement here.

School Performance Fact Sheet: This is required by all California residents and F-1 students who reside in California. Initial, date, and sign the School Performance Fact Sheet for your selected Master of Business Administration program and submit it in your application. School Performance Fact Sheets can be found here.

Financial Statement: This is a requirement for all F-1 applicants only. You must submit bank statement(s) totaling $15,300, plus an additional $2,000 for each F-2 dependent. If the bank statement is in someone else’s name, you must also submit an Affidavit of Support form along with a copy of your sponsor’s valid, government-issued photo ID.

 

Minimum Education: Transcripts of an earned Bachelors degree and earned Masters degree or foreign equivalent from accredited postsecondary institutions. At least one degree must be in a related field; other fields are acceptable but reviewed case-by-case and may require prerequisites upon program enrollment.

You must send original transcripts from U.S. colleges attended directly to IAU. Scanned or photocopied transcripts are not accepted. Transfer credits must be from accredited institutions.

For foreign transcripts, you must provide an official evaluation of your academic credentials. If transcripts are not in English, they must be translated and evaluated by a qualified third party. The evaluator must have expertise in the country’s education system and provide an English translation.

• Course-By-Course Report – Required for transfer credit consideration.
• General Report – Required for verifying an earned degree.

See foreign credential evaluations here.

Letter of Interest. The Letter of Interest will contain three parts: Personal Statement, Professional Statement, and Research Statement. Each part will be described below.

1. Personal Statement. Please express in no more than one page how your experience, education, and training qualifies you for admission into the DBA program.
2. Professional Statement. Please describe in no more than two pages the your interest in the DBA program and your plan to complete it.
   • Why pursue a DBA degree?
   • What significant qualities or experiences will be brought to the DBA program?
   • What are your career aspirations after graduating with a doctorate degree?
   • What obstacles/challenges do you anticipate having to overcome to complete the degree within a reasonable time frame (i.e., 4 years), and what is your plan to address these obstacles/challenges?
   • What concrete steps will be taken to manage your time and balance coursework with a minimum of 18 hours of study each week?
3. Research Statement. Please describe in no more than three pages your research interests and topics to be pursued.

Two (2) Letters of Recommendation: Letters of recommendation should come from academic or industry professionals who can assess your achievements, leadership, academic potential, communication skills, and teaching ability.

Curriculum Vitae (CV): A CV demonstrating experience and qualifications including a thorough review of your educational background, employment history and highlighting main accomplishments at each position.

English Language Proficiency: See ways to meet the language requirement here.

School Performance Fact Sheet: This is required by all California residents and F-1 students who reside in California. Initial, date, and sign the School Performance Fact Sheet for your selected program and submit it in your application. School Performance Fact Sheets can be found here.

Financial Statement: This is a requirement for all F-1 applicants only. You must submit bank statement(s) totaling $17,100, plus an additional $2,000 for each F-2 dependent. If the bank statement is in someone else’s name, you must also submit an Affidavit of Support form along with a copy of your sponsor’s valid, government-issued photo ID.

Minimum Education: Transcripts of an earned Bachelors degree and earned Masters degree or foreign equivalent from accredited postsecondary institutions. At least one degree must be in a related field; other fields are acceptable but reviewed case-by-case and may require prerequisites upon program enrollment.

You must send original transcripts from U.S. colleges attended directly to IAU. Scanned or photocopied transcripts are not accepted. Transfer credits must be from accredited institutions.

For foreign transcripts, you must provide an official evaluation of your academic credentials. If transcripts are not in English, they must be translated and evaluated by a qualified third party. The evaluator must have expertise in the country’s education system and provide an English translation.

• Course-By-Course Report – Required for transfer credit consideration.
• General Report – Required for verifying an earned degree.

See foreign credential evaluations here.

Letter of Interest. The Letter of Interest will contain three parts: Personal Statement, Professional Statement, and Research Statement. Each part will be described below.

1. Personal Statement. Please express in no more than one page how your experience, education, and training qualifies you for admission into the DM program.
2. Professional Statement. Please describe in no more than two pages the your interest in the DBA program and your plan to complete it.
   • Why pursue a DM degree?
   • What significant qualities or experiences will be brought to the DM program?
   • What are your career aspirations after graduating with a doctorate degree?
   • What obstacles/challenges do you anticipate having to overcome to complete the degree within a reasonable time frame (i.e., 4 years), and what is your plan to address these obstacles/challenges?
   • What concrete steps will be taken to manage your time and balance coursework with a minimum of 18 hours of study each week?
3. Research Statement. Please describe in no more than three pages your research interests and topics to be pursued.

Two (2) Letters of Recommendation: Letters of recommendation should come from academic or industry professionals who can assess your achievements, leadership, academic potential, communication skills, and teaching ability.

Curriculum Vitae (CV): A CV demonstrating experience and qualifications including a thorough review of your educational background, employment history and highlighting main accomplishments at each position.

English Language Proficiency: See ways to meet the language requirement here.

School Performance Fact Sheet: This is required by all California residents and F-1 students who reside in California. Initial, date, and sign the School Performance Fact Sheet for your selected program and submit it in your application. School Performance Fact Sheets can be found here.

Financial Statement: This is a requirement for all F-1 applicants only. You must submit bank statement(s) totaling $17,100, plus an additional $2,000 for each F-2 dependent. If the bank statement is in someone else’s name, you must also submit an Affidavit of Support form along with a copy of your sponsor’s valid, government-issued photo ID.

Minimum Education: Transcripts of an earned Bachelors degree and earned Masters degree or foreign equivalent from accredited postsecondary institutions. At least one degree must be in a related field; other fields are acceptable but reviewed case-by-case and may require prerequisites upon program enrollment.

You must send original transcripts from U.S. colleges attended directly to IAU. Scanned or photocopied transcripts are not accepted. Transfer credits must be from accredited institutions.

For foreign transcripts, you must provide an official evaluation of your academic credentials. If transcripts are not in English, they must be translated and evaluated by a qualified third party. The evaluator must have expertise in the country’s education system and provide an English translation.

• Course-By-Course Report – Required for transfer credit consideration.
• General Report – Required for verifying an earned degree.

See foreign credential evaluations here.

Letter of Interest. The Letter of Interest will contain three parts: Personal Statement, Professional Statement, and Research Statement. Each part will be described below.

1. Personal Statement. Please express in no more than one page how your experience, education, and training qualifies you for admission into the DBA program.
2. Professional Statement. Please describe in no more than two pages the your interest in the DBA program and your plan to complete it.
   • Why pursue a DBA degree?
   • What significant qualities or experiences will be brought to the DBA program?
   • What are your career aspirations after graduating with a doctorate degree?
   • What obstacles/challenges do you anticipate having to overcome to complete the degree within a reasonable time frame (i.e., 4 years), and what is your plan to address these obstacles/challenges?
   • What concrete steps will be taken to manage your time and balance coursework with a minimum of 18 hours of study each week?
3. Research Statement. Please describe in no more than three pages your research interests and topics to be pursued.

Two (2) Letters of Recommendation: Letters of recommendation should come from academic or industry professionals who can assess your achievements, leadership, academic potential, communication skills, and teaching ability.

Curriculum Vitae (CV): A CV demonstrating experience and qualifications including a thorough review of your educational background, employment history and highlighting main accomplishments at each position.

English Language Proficiency: See ways to meet the language requirement here.

School Performance Fact Sheet: This is required by all California residents and F-1 students who reside in California. Initial, date, and sign the School Performance Fact Sheet for your selected program and submit it in your application. School Performance Fact Sheets can be found here.

Financial Statement: This is a requirement for all F-1 applicants only. You must submit bank statement(s) totaling $17,100, plus an additional $2,000 for each F-2 dependent. If the bank statement is in someone else’s name, you must also submit an Affidavit of Support form along with a copy of your sponsor’s valid, government-issued photo ID.

Minimum Education: High School Diploma, GED, or completion of 12 semester units from an accredited postsecondary institution or foreign equivalent is required.

You must send original transcripts from U.S. colleges attended directly to IAU. Scanned or photocopied transcripts are not accepted. Transfer credits must be from accredited institutions.

For foreign transcripts, you must provide an official evaluation of their academic credentials. If transcripts are not in English, they must be translated and evaluated by a qualified third party. The evaluator must have expertise in the country’s education system and provide an English translation.

• Course-By-Course Report – Required for transfer credit consideration.
• General Report – Required for verifying an earned degree.

See foreign credential evaluations here.

English Language Proficiency: See ways to meet the language requirement here.

School Performance Fact Sheet: This is required by all California residents and F-1 students who reside in California. Initial, date, and sign the School Performance Fact Sheet and submit it in your application. School Performance Fact Sheets can be found here.

Financial Statement: This is a requirement for all F-1 applicants only. You must submit bank statement(s) totaling $14,400, plus an additional $2,000 for each F-2 dependent. If the bank statement is in someone else’s name, you must also submit an Affidavit of Support form along with a copy of your sponsor’s valid, government-issued photo ID.

Minimum Education: See minimum education requirements for specific degree programs above.

English Language Proficiency: Minimum score of 400 on the Digital TOEFL ITP or comparable score on other standardized English exams.

School Performance Fact Sheet: This is required by all California residents and F-1 students who reside in California. Initial, date, and sign the School Performance Fact Sheet and submit it in your application. School Performance Fact Sheets can be found here.

Financial Statement: This is a requirement for all F-1 applicants only. You must submit bank statement(s) totaling $14,400, plus an additional $2,000 for each F-2 dependent. If the bank statement is in someone else’s name, you must also submit an Affidavit of Support form along with a copy of your sponsor’s valid, government-issued photo ID.