MBA: Admission Requirements

The Milgard School of Business Master of Business Administration (MBA) is designed to serve the educational needs of South Puget Sound residents and is a part-time program. The UW Tacoma campus does not offer support services (such as housing, specialized academic assistance, and English as a Second Language courses) for non-residents. International applicants are encouraged to apply to the UW Seattle MBA Program.

The following are required for admission to the Milgard School of Business MBA Program:

• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution.
• An overall grade-point average of 3.0 calculated from the applicant's final 90 graded quarter credits or 60 graded semester credits.
• Competitive scores from the Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT).
• One set of official transcripts from each institution attended. (If admitted, you will be asked for a second set of transcripts by the UW Seattle Graduate School.)
• One essay. Details included in the application packet.
• A resume and the completed Personal Data Form included in the application packet.
• A minimum of two years of postbaccalaureate managerial work experience.
• Two confidential professional recommendations (Required forms are included in the application packet).

International Applicants

International applicants are those who currently hold or expect temporary U.S. visas, including holders of H1-B, J-1 exchange visitors or any other non-immigrant classifications. U.S. permanent residents (Green Card holders or immigrants) are NOT conisdered international applicants.

1. Applicants holding Permanent Residence Status and an international baccalaureate degree (or higher) must submit scores for the TOEFL exam. Minimum scores are 580 for Paper-Based, 237 for Computerized and 92 for Internet-based.
2. Basic Admission Requirements for International students will be described once you begin the application and select a program. You may also find this information at www.grad.washington.edu/Programs/gradprogs.aspx.
3. Official Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) test scores must be sent by ETS and received by the University of Washington within two years of the test date. The TOEFL examination is currently offered in the following formats:
   • Written paper-based, minimum score 580
   • Computerized (TOEFLC), minimum score 237
   • Internet-based (TOEFLiBT), minimum score 92

The TOEFL On-line Resource Center provides easy access to test materials and test center locations.

Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT)

The Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) is a standarized assessment that helps business schools assess the qualifications of applicants for advanced study in business and management. The Milgard School of Business uses the test as one predictor of academic performance in the MBA Program.

The GMAT measures verbal, mathematical (algebra and geometry), and analytical writing skills that you have developed over time in your work and education. The GMAT consists of three main parts, the Analytical Writing Assessment, the Quantitative section, and the Verbal section.

Applicants are advised to prepare for the GMAT by becoming familiar with the test format and content. GMAT preparation guides and software are available in many bookstores. Test Preparation workshops are offered on the UW Tacoma campus through the Keybank Professional Development Center.

Visit the GMAT website to schedule a GMAT at a local test site and learn more about the test sessions.

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