FAST TRACK Application Process

Admission through the FAST TRACK process provides an opportunity for CSULB undergraduate business students who have excelled academically to immediately pursue a graduate business program after completing their undergraduate degree AND waive certain application requirements for graduate business programs.

Eligibility Requirements

To be eligible for the FAST TRACK, applicants must:

  • Be a currently enrolled undergraduate student in their final year and pursuing a College of Business major, minor, or Business Analytics certificate
  • Currently have a minimum 3.0 GPA for Overall GPA, CSULB GPA, and COB Upper Division Major GPA or COB Minor GPA (and maintain through undergraduate graduation)
  • Intend to immediately pursue a College of Business graduate program upon graduation with the undergraduate major or minor

If you meet the above criteria, please send an e-mail including your first and last name, student ID number, and program of interest to cob-gradprograms@csulb.edu and the Graduate Programs Office will confirm your eligibility and send the FAST TRACK Application Form to you. 

Available FAST TRACK Programs

The following programs are eligible for the FAST TRACK:

MS Accountancy (both Fall and Spring cycles)- only available for Accountancy Majors

MS Financial Analytics (Fall-start only) - all College of Business Majors and FIN Minors

MS Information Systems  (Fall-start only) - all College of Business Majors, Minors, and Business Analytics certificate

MS Marketing Analytics  (Fall-start only) - all College of Business Majors, Minors, and Business Analytics certificate

Day-Time MBA  (Fall-start only) - all College of Business Majors, Minors, and Business Analytics certificate

Perks of the FAST TRACK Application

The following application components are waived for students who are approved for the FAST TRACK:

  • GMAT/GRE exam scores
  • Video statement of purpose
  • Short answer statement
  • Letters of recommendation

Deadlines:

If graduating Fall 2024- Starting Fall 2025 (all other programs except MSA): 

  • All students- December 15, 2024

If graduating Spring/Summer 2025- Starting Fall 2025:

  • International students- March 1, 2025
  • Domestic students- May 1, 2025

If graduating Fall 2025 in ACCT- Starting MSA Spring 2026: 

  • All students- September 15, 2025