Want to get an MBA but have terrible undergrad GPA

Graduate School Business School - MBA
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<p>I'm thinking of going back to school to hopefully pursue an MBA in accounting but only if I can get into a decent school. However, I graduated from University of California, Irvine with an abysmal 2.7 GPA in Political Science (terrible, I know). I currently live, and plan to stay, in California so I really want to get into USC's Accounting MBA program. Is there any way I can make myself a prospective candidate or am I boned? </p>

<p>What recourse do I have at this point? The only ideas I've come up with are to either go back to undergrad and get a second Bachelor's in accounting or take undergrad accounting courses at night at my local CC and then apply directly to an MBA program. Preferably, I'd like to take the latter route but will this be sufficient to redeem my terrible past performance? </p>

<p>Also, I've already taken three accounting courses back in UCI which I passed with all A's. Unfortunately, I don't remember squat so does it look bad if I retake these classes to refresh my memory? </p>

<p>I've probably missed some points or have more questions I wanted to ask but I can't think of them right now. Looking forward to your suggestions though, thanks!</p>

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<p>The job you have, and how well you do in it, between undergrad and applying to the MBA program is key. If you get a higher than average GMAT score and couple it with impressive job performance over 4 or 5 years, the GPA will become less important.</p>

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<p>I am currently working but not in an accounting capacity. I just work for a small business and dabble in everything from sales, logistics, book keeping, etc. so I’m not sure if my work experience will have any real significance. Is an Accounting Certificate program from UCLA worth anything? Although getting an Accounting Certificate, taking the CPA, and then trying to go back for an Accounting MBA seems pretty redundant.</p>