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Requirements

Admissions

The Richard T. Doermer School of Business and Management Sciences seeks candidates whose analytical abilities, leadership, interpersonal skills, and personal motivation indicate a strong potential to excel in a business career. Candidates are required to hold a four-year undergraduate degree in any discipline from a recognized institution.

The MBA policy committee considers a number of characteristics essential for success in the program and evaluates a candidate for admission based on these characteristics.

  • An ability to excel in the MBA program is indicated by a high GMAT score
  • Past academic achievements (undergraduate GPA)
  • Recommendations that speak to the candidate’s intellectual capacity

In addition, the committee considers several individual factors to be of equal importance. Motivation and leadership, as well as excellent communication and interpersonal skills, are highly valued in a professional manager. Successful candidates have these proven characteristics, which are revealed in past work experience, a self-evaluation essay, and recommendation letters. The committee carefully weighs all of these factors in making an admission recommendation to the Doermer School of Business and Management Sciences.

Admissions decisions are valid for 12 months from the semester of acceptance indicated in the applicant’s admission letter. Successful applicants who have not completed any degree-applicable courses within that period must reapply for admission.

Key Required Documents for Admission

  • MBA Application
  • Educational Objective Statement (Essay)
  • GMAT Score Result
  • Official Transcripts from all Undergraduate Institutions
  • Letters of Recommendation
  • International MBA Application (International Applicants)
  • TOEFL Score Results (International Applicants)
  • Affidavit of Support and for Free Room and Board Forms (International Applicants)

MBA Application Packets

All applicants are required to complete all forms in the application packet and return them to the MBA admissions office. If applicants have any questions they may contact us by phone at 260-481-6498 or via e-mail at mba@ipfw.edu.

Deadlines

Applicants may apply for admission for fall or spring semesters, or for summer sessions. Completed applications and all required supporting materials MUST be received by the following dates to assure timely admissions decisions.

 

Fall Semester

Spring Semester

Summer Semester

Application Deadline

July 15

November 15

April 1

International Student Deadline

May 1

October 1

February 1

Final Admission Decision

August 10

December 20

May 10

Educational Objective Statement (Essay)

Provide an essay of 300-400 words indicating your experiences and achievements which reflect maturity, initiative, and administrative skills. In addition, specify your educational objectives as you contemplate beginning studies for the MBA program.

Graduate Management Admission Test

Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) is an aptitude test and does not unduly benefit individuals with previous business education or experience.

An official GMAT score report must be submitted as part of the application to be considered for admission to the MBA program.

The computerized GMAT is available by appointment throughout the year. For more information or to schedule the GMAT, please contact them at: 1-800-717-4628 or www.mba.com/mba/TaketheGMAT

GMAT test scores remain valid for five years from the date of the test. Only the most recent test score will be considered in determining admission.

Transcripts

Applicants must have official transcripts sent directly to the MBA office from every college or university they have attended. Unofficial records or transcripts that have been issued to applicants cannot be accepts.

Recommendations

Applicants are required to submit two letters of recommendation; the recommendation forms and envelopes are included in the application packet. Recommendations should be obtained only from individuals qualified to evaluate an applicant's academic or on-the-job performance and attest to his/her ability to pursue a graduate degree. Suggested recommenders are employee supervisors or college professors.

Language Competency

Applicants whose native language is not English must take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) and submit the results with their admission application. A minimum score of 250 on the computer based test or 600 on the paper based test is required. As an alternative to the TOEFL, the school will consider a minimum score of 80 earned on the Michigan Test of English Language Proficiency.