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MBA Application Information
 
GENERAL INFORMATION


Applicants for admission to the Graduate School must:

  1. Satisfy all university general admission requirements,
  2. Hold a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, and
  3. Submit a complete and official transcript from each institution attended.

For admission to MBA program in the School of Business, Admission to the Graduate School is the first stage of admission required for students seeking MBA degree from the School of Business.

APPLICATION PROCESS - DOMESTIC STUDENTS


Applicants to the MBA Program must:

  1. Meet all of the requirements for admission to the Graduate School
  2. Submit official GMAT scores, taken within the past five years (minimum GMAT score is 400-Verbal 18, Quantitative 20, Analytical Writing 2)
  3. Score at least 1,000 points based on the following formula: (200 x GPA) + GMAT total score
  4. Submit an online MBA Program Application
  5. Submit completed and signed Honor Code
  6. Submit current resume clearly describing employment experience.
  7. Submit two completed Reference Forms sent directly to the MBA Office (preferably one should be from a previous or current employer)
  8. Submit a one page professional goal statement describing personal career and academic goals and the preparation required to meet those goals
  9. Submit official transcripts from other institutions attended

Application deadlines for domestic students:

Fall:
If applying for a Graduate Assistantship, all program and GA application materials must be submitted by March 14
Early Admission Date: March 14
Application Deadline: August 1

Spring:
Early Admission Date: November 21
Application Deadline: December 1

Summer:
Application Deadline: April 1

APPLICATION PROCESS - INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS


International applicants must apply through the International Programs Office. The following items must be sent to International Programs Office:

  1. International Admission Application along with an application fee ($30)
  2. Approved financial affidavit form
  3. Official raised seal transcript
  4. Documentation of English mastery (TOEFL or IELTS)

Official transcripts from other institutions attended; if at the time of application you have not yet completed a bachelor's degree, an official transcript showing completion of the degree must be on file in the Graduate School prior to the start of your first semester in the MBA Program.

The following materials must be submitted directly to the MBA Office:

  1. Meet all of the requirements for admission to the Graduate School
  2. Submit official GMAT scores, taken within the past five years (minimum GMAT score is 400-Verbal 18, Quantitative 20, Analytical Writing 2)
  3. Score at least 1,000 points based on the following formula: (200 x GPA) + GMAT total score.
  4. Submit an online MBA Program Application
  5. Submit completed and signed Honor Code
  6. Submit current resume clearly describing employment experience.
  7. Submit two completed Reference Forms sent directly to the MBA Office (preferably one should be from a previous or current employer).
  8. Submit a one page professional goal statement describing personal career and academic goals and the preparation required to meet those goals.
  9. Submit official transcripts from other institutions attended.

Application deadlines for international students:

Fall:
May 15 (If applying for a Graduate Assistantship, all program and GA application materials must be submitted by March 14)

Spring: October 15

Summer admission is not available to international students.

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