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MBA Admission REQUIREMENTS Applicants for admission must meet the minimum requirements of the School of Graduate Studies for degree-seeking students. The director of the MBA program and the MBA advisory committee will review applications and approve candidates for admission based on undergraduate GPA, GMAT score, and other evidence of preparedness. • Applicants who have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 and a GMAT score of at least 500 will be automatically admitted. • Applicants who have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.6 in an AACSB accredited bachelor’s degree in a business discipline will have the GMAT requirement waived and be automatically admitted. • Applicants not meeting the criteria for automatic admission should submit, along with their application, a current resume and an essay detailing the petitioner’s educational goals, work experience, and any extenuating circumstances affecting any deficiencies in past academic performance. GMAT The purpose of the GMAT requirement is to assess the readiness of the applicant for the level of rigor in the MBA program, particularly in quantitative areas. While the GMAT is the preferred standard, GRE scores of at least 150 in both the quantitative and verbal sections will be accepted in lieu of GMAT scores. Exceptions to the GMAT/GRE requirement will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Qualified applicants may petition the MBA Director for a waiver. These petitions must include a current resume and evidence of: • A graduate degree in a relevant field or at least five years of relevant professional experience with increasing responsibility, and • Strong verbal, quantitative, and analytical skills as substantiated by graduate transcripts, professional certifications, or other qualifications. • For information regarding the GMAT exam test dates, locations, preparation and cost, please visit the official website of the GMAT at www.mba.com/us. ADMISSION PROCESS 1. Visit WIU’s Application web page at wiu.edu/APPLY to submit an application. 2. Request official transcripts to be sent to the School of Graduate Studies. 3. Submit required departmental documentation. 4. Watch your email for updates and notifications from the School of Graduate Studies. 5. Receive an official notification letter from the School of Graduate Studies. Details about the admission process are available on the School of Graduate Studies Admission webpage at http://wiu. edu/graduate_studies/prospective_students/admission_process.php. Western Illinois University College of Business and Technology • www.wiu.edu/CBT • [phone] • [email protected] • Fall 2016