Global Business Major Exam

This exam is for Global Business Majors. Information regarding the general Language Proficiency Exam can be found on Language Proficiency Exam page. GBM majors who have not yet met the LOTER but who pass this exam will also meet the LOTER.

Special Note: The turnaround time to receive exam results for ALL EXAMS, regardless of language, is 4-6 weeks. You will be notified by e-mail when your results are in.

Reminder: Students looking to retake the Global Business Major exam must have received the result from their previous exam before scheduling another testing session.

Who should take this examination?

What level of proficiency is expected and how does one prepare?

How does the testing work?

When are the examinations held?

How do I schedule myself for this examination?


Who should take this examination?

  • Students seeking to meet the Global Business Major language requirement and who have been advised by their Global Business Major advisor about using this examination.
  • Students who are proficient in a language other than English. Most languages are accepted. Some common examples are: Spanish, French, German, Japanese, Arabic, Vietnamese, Farsi, Tagalog, etc. If you are unsure if your language will be accepted, please inquire at llc@csusm.edu.
  • Students proficiency is assessed at the 202-level, both in speaking and writing (including pronunciation, grammar, vocabulary, spelling, and any accents).

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What level of proficiency is expected and how does one prepare?

  • The Global Business Major Exam is looking for proficiency - not fluency - at the standard CSUSM 202-level. A few examples are: pronunciation, vocabulary, spelling, accent use and placement, major verb tenses, idiomatic expressions, general grammar rules, and common exceptions.
  • The exam tests in two components; oral and written. You should therefore know how to pronounce and spell words correctly. A foreigner who speaks no English should be able to understand most of your production. If you were put in the middle of a foreign country, surrounded by people who only speak that language, would you comfortably be able to communicate?
  • Keep in mind that the College of Business Administration will only accept the CSUSM Global Business Major examination or the Berlitz language test. (NO OTHER EXAMINATION IS ACCEPTED!)

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How does the testing work?

  • You must arrange, confirm, and keep appointments with Language Learning Center in University Hall 240 or llc@csusm.edu .
  • A notice of 24 hours is required for cancellation and to reschedule. If you do not cancel within 24 hours, it will be at least two months before a reschedule is possible. This is necessary to be fair to all students waiting for examinations.
  • You should arrive 10-15 minutes early and be ready to take the test at the scheduled time. If you are late, you will NOT be allowed to take the test.
  • You should allow thirty minutes for the oral component and one hour for the written component, for a total of 1.5 hours.
  • If you receive a score of "Pass", your student record will be updated and the LOTER entered as "met".
  • If you receive a score of "No Pass", you may retake the exam.** Any retakes of the Proficiency Exam will require you to pay the examination fee again. However, you need to have received the results of your previous test before scheduling another testing session.
  • Please be aware that, because we are a testing facility, we do not have accommodations for children.
  • For students with special needs, please contact John Segoria of Disabled Student Services at (760) 750-4905.
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When are the examinations held?

Summer 2012 Exam Session Schedule

Here is a list of starting times being offered. Exams will take approximately 1.5 hours. Thus, if you sign up for a 10:30am exam, the exam will run from 10:30am to 12:00pm.

Please keep in mind that sign-ups are done on a first-come, first-serve basis. Also, be aware that the time slots listed below do NOT show availability. There may be a good chance that the time slot is already filled.

Summer 2012 Schedule

Monday, July 9th
9:30am, 10:00am, 10:30am, 11:00am, 11:30am, 12:00pm, 12:30pm, 1:00pm, 1:30pm

Tuesday, July 10th
9:30am, 10:00am, 10:30am, 11:00am, 11:30am, 12:00pm, 12:30pm, 1:00pm, 1:30pm

Wednesday, July 11th
9:30am, 10:00am, 10:30am, 11:00am, 11:30am, 12:00pm, 12:30pm, 1:00pm, 1:30pm

Thursday, July 12th
9:30am, 10:00am, 10:30am, 11:00am, 11:30am, 12:00pm, 12:30pm, 1:00pm, 1:30pm

Summer 2012 Scheduling starts Monday, June 4th. To sign-up for one of these sessions, please send us an e-mail at llc@csusm.edu, letting us know that you are interested in taking the exam. Please include which language you are looking to take the exam in. 


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How do I schedule myself for this examination?

First, make sure this is indeed how you want to meet the LOTER. Then...

  • Note: All students must present a valid Photo ID (e.g. CSUSM Student ID, CA Driver's License, passport, etc.).
  • For the Summer 2012 Exam Sessions, send us an e-mail letting us know that you are interested in taking the exam. Please include which language you are looking to take the exam in, in your e-mail.
  • There is an examination fee of $49.50 via check (made payable to: CSUSM, Language Examination) or cash at the Language Learning Center. Payment arrangements will be made during the sign-up process.
  • The fee is waived for Veterans on GI Bills other than Chapter 31 and for all Active Duty receiving tuition assistance. If this applies to you, state your military status when signing up for the exam and be prepared to show proof.
  • You must inform the LLC at least 24 hours in advance if you will not be able to keep your testing appointment. Only by contacting us will you be allowed to reschedule the test for one of the next testing dates.
  • NO REFUNDS WILL BE GIVEN FOR MISSED APPOINTMENTS.
  • The turnaround time to receive results for ALL EXAMS, regardless of language, is 4-6 weeks. You will be notified by e-mail when your results are in.
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