COVID-19 Business School Bulletin
April 29, 2020
Auburn University Harbert College of Business
The Harbert College of Business at Auburn University is working with prospective students to offer flexible enrollment options for Fall Semester 2020. The application deadline for Auburn Full-Time and Online MBA programs has moved to June 1 to allow more time to engage with our admissions team, and the GMAT requirement can be waived for Fall 2020 applicants who meet established criteria. The Auburn Executive MBA program does not require the GMAT and is designed specifically for professionals with at least 8 years of work experience. Our team is available for appointments and at mba@auburn.edu to help you through this process. Visit us at harbert.auburn.edu for more information.
Copenhagen Business School Copenhagen Business School MBA Programmes
Our campus is temporarily closed to safeguard the health of students and staff, but MBA students are busy following the curriculum from home. Teaching, teamwork and networking activities continue with the support of our online resources and our dedicated faculty. The intake for our Full-time MBA (Oct ’20 start), EMBA (Sep ‘20 start), and Blue MBA (Sep ’21 start) continue as normal, with all our info meetings and 1-2-1 candidate assessments taking place virtually. We accept the GMAT online exam, and also offer the virtual CBS MBA test as an alternative. Please visit our page for the latest updates.
Cornell University Samuel Curtis Johnson Graduate School of Management
Cornell Johnson has updated rolling admissions for both its one-year and two-year MBA programs. A rolling deadline has been added for June 1, 2020 for the two-year MBA and April 24, 2020 for the one-year MBA. The one-year MBA program will start virtually on May 11 and Johnson has an accelerated review and notification process to accommodate this start date. Two-year MBA applicants who apply by the June 1 application deadline may submit an SAT or ACT score in lieu of the GMAT or GRE. Two-year MBA candidates unable to submit test scores by June 30, 2020 will have their application automatically transferred to the 2020-2021 admissions season.
Duke University The Fuqua School of Business
Fuqua’s Daytime MBA program: • Fuqua added another application round. The new Round 4 application deadline is May 19, 2020. • Fuqua shifted start dates. Orientation will now start on August 31, 2020. More information regarding the Daytime MBA program - Information for changes across all Fuqua programs
Durham University Business School
At Durham University Business School we are looking forward to welcoming our new students in September/October 2020 to begin face-to-face teaching. However, we are also working hard to ensure we have alternative plans in place so our high-quality teaching offer can continue through other channels if needed. We continue to monitor the current situation and are regularly updating our FAQs with the latest information, so please visit our Covid-19 FAQs page for the most recent updates.
Georgia Tech Scheller College of Business
In response to the coronavirus, Georgia Tech continues to take precautionary measures to keep our community safe. Through virtual engagement, candidates may easily connect with Evening or Full-time ambassadors, attend online events, and speak with an admissions team member. The Evening and Executive MBA Program are accepting online scores as well as test waiver requests. We have two remaining deadlines for both our Evening MBA Program (May 29th and June 26th) and our Executive MBA Program (June 30th and July 13th). For Evening and Executive MBA candidates, the requirement for being currently employed is relaxed for those who have had employment changes as a result of COVID-19. The Full-time MBA Program has two remaining deadlines: June 1 and July 1. We are reviewing applications on a rolling basis and candidates will have decisions within a month of submitting a completed application. The Full-time Program is also accepting scores taken in the online format. If you need flexibility in submitting credentials, please let us know, we are happy to work with candidates on an individual basis. https://www.scheller.gatech.edu/degree-programs/mba/meet-us.html
IESE Business School
IESE is monitoring the situation and making adjustments situation progresses. For the time-being, IESE is continuing its admissions process as planned but we have cancelled all of the in-person elements, including our Assessment Days. We are also conducting all our interviews online. Since test centers in certain countries are closed due to COVID-19, we understand that applicants may not currently be able to take the GMAT, GRE, TOEFL or other tests required by the application process. Thus, we will give applicants the opportunity of submitting their applications without the test scores, until the situation is back to normal. Final admission decision will come once the score is presented. Our final admissions deadline for the 2020 intake is May 5th. We will allow applications to be submitted after the deadline and will process them on a rolling basis. However, we encourage applicants to keep to the May 5th deadline even if they are still pending exam results. If candidates have questions about their specific situations, or if they will need to submit pending test scores, we encourage them to reach out to their regional Associate Director of Admissions.
INSEAD The Business School for the World
Candidates are welcome to submit their applications without a test score, or alternatively, take the GMAT™ Online exam, GRE Test at Home and TOEFL iBT Special Home Edition test. For Executive MBA candidates, we now offer the INSEAD Assessment online as well. Visit this page for the latest updates on INSEAD Master programmes.
NC State University Poole College of Business
North Carolina State University's Poole College of Management Jenkins MBA program has extended deadlines for its Full-time (US Citizens and Permanent Residents), Professional Evening, and Professional Online programs. The new deadline is May 13th, although candidates may speak with an admissions representative if additional time is needed. Professional Evening and Online applicants receive automatic GMAT/GRE waivers and Full-time applicants may submit a waiver request. In addition, enrollment deposit waivers may be available upon request. Our admissions team is available to help candidates one on one and we encourage those interested to schedule a phone consultation or reach out to us at mba@ncsu.edu.
Northeastern University D'Amore-McKim School of Business
Northeastern University's D'Amore-McKim School of Business is committed to supporting you. Our deadline is extended to June 15 for our MBA , specialized master’s degrees, and graduate certificate programs for the fall 2020 enrollment term. We will accept virtual test scores as equivalent to in-person tests. In some cases the test may be waived. To find out if you qualify for a waiver, please complete our GMAT waiver request form. If you have yet to complete your application, go ahead and submit it and we will work with you to complete it. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
Pepperdine Graziadio Business School
At Pepperdine Graziadio Business School we are dedicated to shaping world business leaders. During these unprecedented times, we strive to equip professionals with the skills and knowledge they need to be dynamic, resilient and values-centered leaders. We are committed to working with prospective students during the coronavirus pandemic. As part of this effort, we have extended the Fall ‘20 Full-Time MBA Program application and supporting documents deadline to May 18. Supporting documents include unofficial and official copies of GRE or GMAT scores, transcripts, and TOEFL iBT or IELTS English proficiency exam scores (for international applicants). Fall '20 application deadlines for our Part-Time and Online MBA Program remain unchanged: June 1 (Priority Deadline); July 17 (Final Deadline). If you have any application related questions, please contact the Admissions Office at pgbs.admission@pepperdine.edu. If you have any questions about the Full-Time MBA program or other Pepperdine Graziadio Graduate Business programs, please contact a recruitment advisor.
Purdue University Krannert School of Management
The Purdue University Krannert School of Management is understanding of the challenge applicants are facing in the wake of recent COVID-19 disruptions. The following adjustments have been made for our fall 2020 semester, in an effort to assist in the application process and help applicants still reach their academic and career goals: • Application deadlines have been extended for our Full-Time MBA and Masters programs to July 1 for domestic applicants, and June 15 for international applicants living in the US • GMAT/GRE exams have been waived until July 1 for on campus programs starting in the fall • All application fees will be waived for domestic applicants • Merit based graduate assistantships and cash scholarships are still readily available • Virtual engagement opportunities are available in place of on campus visits. Contact gokrannert@purdue.edu to connect and learn how to participate • Visit us to learn up to date information on the Full-Time MBA and all Masters programs.
Rutgers Business School -Newark and New Brunswick
For Full-Time MBA applications for Fall 2020, the Round 4 deadline is May 1st and we will be adding another round with a July 5th deadline. After that, we will accept applications on a rolling basis. Merit scholarships will still be available to qualified applicants through July 5. Applications to the Part-Time MBA program will be considered throughout the summer. Due to the current pandemic, we are willing to waive the application fee. To request a waiver, please email Ronald Kwan with “RBS Cares” in the subject line. Questions? Email us at admit@business.rutgers.edu so our admissions counselors can help you work through individual circumstances.
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville Haslam College of Business
Extended Deadlines: International application deadline is April 30, 2020. Domestic application deadline is July 5, 2020. GMAT/GRE Requirement Waived: The Haslam College of Business has waived its standardized GMAT/GRE exam requirement for the Full-time MBA candidates moving forward. Application fees waived: The Haslam College of Business is waiving the $60 application fee for applicants through the remainder of the current recruitment cycle. Please contact Tom Bates for your fee waiver code.
University of Florida Warrington College of Business
Warrington is continuing to work with applicants of all graduate programs to ensure a smooth process during these uncertain times. UF MBA has extended all application deadlines to one month prior to the program start date. Applicants to our Executive MBA Program are exempt from taking the GMAT and GRE. Learn more at annual Executive Open House, which will now be held virtually on May 30th. Visit us to learn more about all of our program options and upcoming events.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Kenan-Flagler Business School
UNC Kenan-Flagler will delay the official start of the Full-time MBA program to August 31 and has extended the Round 4 Full-Time MBA program deadline through July 13. Applications will be reviewed and admissions decisions released on a rolling basis. Due to COVID-19 and applicants' reduced ability to access and prepare for the GMAT or GRE, GMAT/GRE waivers are available for new applicants. Applicants can submit other standardized test scores (e.g., SAT/ACT/LSAT/MCAT/etc.) and for those receiving waivers, formal offers of admission may be based on the successful completion of our Analytical Skills Workshop prior to the start of the program. Connect with our admissions team any time by email for help with questions about the application process, admissions policies and program-related information. Join us for an upcoming webinar or visit our admissions status page for timely updates. In the meantime, be kind, be compassionate, be safe.
Vanderbilt University Owen Graduate School of Management
Vanderbilt MBA has waived the application fee and testing requirement for applicants who apply during Round 4. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, beginning May 5, with applicants receiving an admissions decision within a week of application completion. The last deadline to apply for Fall 2020 entry is June 1, 2020. Vanderbilt MBA is also offering weekly Admissions 101 webinars and virtual campus visits for interested candidates. Please reach out to mba@vanderbilt.edu with any questions.
Wake Forest University School of Business
Wake Forest University School of Business is making adjustments to the application process for our Masters Programs (Management, Business Analytics, Accounting, MBA), including waived application fee and essay questions. Due to suspension of testing center offerings, we are also offering GRE/GMAT waivers for qualified students. Reach out to busadmissions@wfu.edu for more information, to request waiver codes, or to schedule a call with our admissions team.
