Entry requirements for University of Massachusetts - Amherst
Students who successfully apply to our MBA are accomplished, engaged, innovative and conscientious. We strive to build a class of accountable leaders who are confident and grounded, welcome a challenge.Prior business education is not required to be admitted into the program and we accept applicants from a wide range of academic fields and professional disciplines. All applicants are required to have:A minimum of three years professional working experience.A bachelor's degree (or equivalent) from a regionally accredited college or university.GMAT/GREOur admissions process is competitive. A strong GMAT/GRE score will enhance any application. Candidates, however, can make a case for admission without a GMAT or GRE score by submitting application materials which demonstrate strong professional experience and/or academic accomplishments such as:Doctorate Degree, including a JD, PhD, PharmD, MD/DO, or international medical graduate with an ECFMG or Fifth Pathway.Bachelor’s Degree with a 3.2 or higher cumulative GPA and 5+ years of professional work experience.Personal StatementA personal essay should be one to two pages in length, and include information about your past and current academic and professional history, your future goals and reasons for pursuing the MBA, and other pertinent details that will help us evaluate you as a candidate.Resumé/CVWe prefer our on-campus MBA applicants have at least 3 years of experience in their field. Prior business education is not required to be admitted into the program. Graduate School Short Essay Please take the time to answer all parts of the following question. 600 words is your limit, not your goal. Use the full range if you need it, but do not feel obligated to do so. Official TranscriptsPlease submit your transcripts from all colleges/universities attended, undergraduate and graduate, where nine (9) or more credits were earned. Unofficial transcripts uploaded to the 'Additional Materials' page of your application are acceptable. Upon admittance, official transcripts will need to be submitted, either electronically or in paper format, directly by each institution's Registrar to the Graduate Student Service Center. International transcripts must be submitted in paper format in order to be considered official. Review this page for instructions on submitting official transcripts.Letters of RecommendationYour two letters of recommendation should be from individuals who know you on a professional level and well enough to provide specific examples and details regarding your past performance and competencies. Two professional references are encouraged, but one academic and one professional reference is acceptable.InterviewAfter the admissions committee’s review of a completed application for the On-Campus MBA.
Further information
If you aren't eligible for the above entry requirements, you might have a chance to explore pathway options at University of Massachusetts - Amherst. If you want to find out more, speak to our counsellors.
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