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Graduate Business Admission Requirements

Students applying for admission to the graduate business programs must meet all of the general requirements for graduate admission.

Evening MBA Program

Prerequisites for Admission:
The Graduate Business Programs depend on each student bringing managerial experience into the classroom. At least three years of managerial experience is expected. All candidates must be proficient in the use of word processing, spreadsheet software and presentation software. All students enrolled in the program must have access to a computer, including internet access throughout the duration of the program.

Admission Requirements:
Application documents must be completed by August 1st for individuals who plan to start the program in fall semester or completed by December 1st for those who plan to start the program in the spring semester. Additional program information, including course descriptions is located on Ursuline’s web site and in the Graduate School catalog.

  1. Completion of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
  2. Completion of Ursuline’s Online Application Form for Admission (and $25 application fee).
  3. Submission of official transcripts from all undergraduate coursework showing evidence of the ability to do graduate coursework as indicated by an undergraduate grade point average of 3.0.
  4. Completion of Ursuline’s Recommendation Forms (from at least three different individuals who know the candidate in a professional capacity). Contact Office of Graduate Admissions to obtain a copy of the form. The official recommendation form can also be found on the Graduate Admissions page.  http://www.ursuline.edu/docs/admission_graduate/Graduate%20Recommendation%20Form%20Updated%20SP%2011.pdf 
  5. Submission of a current resume, including information related to managerial experience.
  6. The GMAT is not required for applicants who meet the minimum 3.0 GPA requirement. If the applicant does not meet the minimum GPA requirement, then the GMAT may be required, based on the applicant’s prior academic performance  or if the undergraduate major is not in a business related field. If the candidate has already taken the GRE, it may be substituted for the GMAT. Target scores of 555 for the GMAT or 540 for the GRE are baseline for evaluation.
  7. An assessment of statistical, accounting, finance or economics knowledge may be required of applicants who have not completed undergraduate course work in the accounting or finance areas or who cannot demonstrate that they have completed work experience in the area of accounting or finance. Applicants are expected to address this issue (how they have met this requirement) in the essay portion of the admission application form.
  8. Courses may only be transferred into the program prior to the first semester.


Executive MBA Program

Prerequisites for Admission:
The Graduate Business Programs depend on each student bringing managerial experience into the classroom. At least five years of managerial experience is expected. All candidates must be proficient in the use of word processing, spreadsheet software and presentation software. All students enrolled in Ursuline's MBA programs must have access to a computer, including internet access throughout the duration of the program.

Admission Requirements:
Application documents must be completed by August 1st for individuals who plan to start the program in fall semester. This is a chort based program that starts each fall semester. Additional program information, including course descriptions is located on Ursuline’s web site and in the Graduate School catalog.
  1. Completion of a bachelor’s degree in a business related major from an accredited institution.
  2. Completion of Ursuline’s Online Application Form for Admission (and $25 application fee).
  3. Submission of official transcripts from all undergraduate coursework showing evidence of the ability to do graduate coursework as indicated by an undergraduate grade point average of 3.3.
  4. Completion of Ursuline’s Recommendation Forms (from at least three different individuals who know the candidate in a professional capacity). Contact Office of Graduate Admissions to obtain a copy of the form. The official recommendation form can also be found on the Graduate Admissions page.  http://www.ursuline.edu/docs/admission_graduate/Graduate%20Recommendation%20Form%20Updated%20SP%2011.pdf
  5. Submission of a current resume, including information related to managerial experience.
  6. The GMAT is not required for applicants who meet the minimum 3.0 GPA requirement. If the applicant does not meet the minimum 3.0 GPA requirement, the GMAT may be required, based on the applicant’s prior academic performance or if the undergraduate major is not in a business related field. If the candidate has already taken the GRE, it may be substituted for the GMAT. Target scores of 555 for the GMAT or 540 for the GRE are baseline for evaluation.
  7. An assessment of statistical, accounting, finance or economics knowledge may be required of applicants who have not completed undergraduate course work in the areas of accounting or finance and/or who cannot demonstrate that they have completed work experience in the area of accounting or finance.  Applicants are expected to address this issue (how they have met this requirement) in the essay portion of the admission application form.
  8. Courses may only be transferred into the program prior to the first semester.