Admissions/Application Information
Admission to the MBA or MSA program is open to qualified graduates with a bachelor’s degree in the arts, sciences, engineering, or business administration from an accredited college or university.
Admission is based on criteria that have been shown to predict success in graduate business programs, including prior academic performance, Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT®) or Graduate Records Examination (GRE®) results, and work experience.
To be considered for admission into the MBA or MSA program, prospective students must submit the following to the Office of Graduate Programs (251 Thompson Library, 303 E Kearsley St, Flint, MI 48502):
International students must submit additional documentation. Please refer to the Office of Graduate Programs website.
Application Deadlines
Exceptions to the application deadlines will be considered on a case-by-case basis by contacting the MBA Program Office.
Traditional MBA Program
NetPlus! MBA or MSA Program
International Students
* You must apply by the early deadline to be considered for scholarships, grants, and research assistantships.
Admission is based on criteria that have been shown to predict success in graduate business programs, including prior academic performance, Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT®) or Graduate Records Examination (GRE®) results, and work experience.
To be considered for admission into the MBA or MSA program, prospective students must submit the following to the Office of Graduate Programs (251 Thompson Library, 303 E Kearsley St, Flint, MI 48502):
| • | Application for Graduate Admission (apply online at Graduate Programs website) |
| • | $55 application fee (non-refundable) |
| • | Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended |
| • | Official GMAT® or GRE® results |
| • | Statement of Purpose, a one-page, typed response to the following question: “What are your career objectives and how will an MBA or MSA contribute to accomplishing these objectives?” |
| • | Resume, including work experience and extra-curricular activities |
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MBA- Three letters of recommendation (professional and/or academic) (no personal recommendations) (Recommendation Form) MSA- Two letters of recommendation (professional and/or academic) (no personal recommendations) (Recommendation Form) |
International students must submit additional documentation. Please refer to the Office of Graduate Programs website.
Application Deadlines
Exceptions to the application deadlines will be considered on a case-by-case basis by contacting the MBA Program Office.
Traditional MBA Program
| • | Fall Semester Early Deadline |
May 1* |
| • | Fall Semester Final Deadline |
August 1 |
| • | Winter Semester | November 1 |
NetPlus! MBA or MSA Program
| • | Fall Semester Early Deadline | May 1* |
| • | Fall Semester Final Deadline |
August 1 |
| • | Winter Semester | November 1 |
| • | Spring Semester | February 1 |
| • | Summer Semester | May 1 |
International Students
| • | Fall Semester | May 1 |
| • | Winter Semester | September 1 |
* You must apply by the early deadline to be considered for scholarships, grants, and research assistantships.
