MBA Pre-Application Checklist

Students applying to the MBA program should carefully review and complete these steps:

Complete Foundation Courses:

• Students must have satisfactorily completed the foundation courses in mathematics, statistics, accounting, economics, financial management, marketing, and operations management within 10 years prior to starting the program, OR:
• Have demonstrated proficiency in these areas by taking equivalency tests, OR:
• Have provided documentation on work proficiency and skills which utilize the above competencies, with approval by the MBA Director.

Admission requirements may allow for completion of 2-3 of the above courses after admission to the MBA, but must be completed within 1 year of admission, and before more than 6 credits of MBA coursework are completed.

Complete the Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT®) 

• Study preparation for the GMAT® should be undertaken. The GMAT® official web site, www.mba.com, contains information on preparing, lists study guides available for purchase, and provides practice software.
• Median score (540 or better) is required. Exceptions may be allowed with written consent of MBA Director. Grade Point Averages which fall below 3.0 may require higher GMAT® score.
  • The GRE® generalist examination may be substituted for the GMAT®, subject to MBA Director review.
  • GMAT® requirement may be waived for those who have passed the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) examination, or comparable professional certifications, subject to MBA Director approval.

Gather items needed for application:

• A copy of all transcripts from all your schools. Either print transcripts (unofficial, but WITH your name on them) from your school’s web site, or request copies to be sent to you.
  • If accepted into the program, you MAY be asked to have official transcripts sent from your school(s) to the program. You will get an email with your acceptance and with instructions on this.

See upload instructions regarding document scanning quality and properties in the Apply Yourself web site, http://www.grad.umn.edu/prospective_students/transcript_uploads.html

• GMAT® score documentation to scan and upload into the online application web site.
  • If GRE® or CPA exam results are being substituted, documentation of those results must be scanned and uploaded into the online application web site.
• An updated resume, including work experience, schools attended, and relevant leadership and volunteer experience that contribute toward your application should be listed.
• A personal statement of 1500 words or less, stating your past experience, career objectives, and your view of why this program will be the best fit for your needs.

Before you place your resume or statements or any documents in the sections, add your Name, UMD MBA/Rochester, the name of the document, and date to EACH PAGE of your documents.

Students whose coursework was completed outside of the United States:

Students whose undergraduate or other coursework was completed outside the United States should have their transcripts reviewed by the Rochester Program Director or the MBA Director prior to application.

Transcripts that are not in English should be translated by an evaluation service, including a course by course evaluation and conversion into grade point average.

International Students seeking visa sponsorship by the school cannot be accepted in Rochester at this time.