COVID-19 Business School Bulletin
April 22, 2020
Asia School of Business
Malaysia continues to make progress with regards to COVID-19. The daily infection rate has been trending down since the beginning of April. Currently, the daily infection rate is 36 cases per day, down from the peak when cases were above 200 per day. This is the lowest the rate has been since mid-March before the lockdown/quarantine. Based on this information, we continue to plan for a Fall 2020 start. Monday, April 20th, was our final application deadline. If you are still interested in applying to ASB, please reach out to us at admissions@asb.edu.my. We are still accepting apps on a case by basis. Visit us for more information.
Auburn University Harbert College of Business
Amidst all the uncertainty surrounding COVID-19, our students can rely on the Auburn MBA Programs to continue providing a consistent yet flexible learning experience. Our professors, classes, and current students haven't missed a beat, and we are actively accepting applications for our upcoming Fall 2020 MBA cohorts. 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. Also, we will waive the GMAT or GRE requirement for Fall 2020 applicants who meet established criteria. Our team is available for appointments and at mba@auburn.edu to help you through this process. Visit us for more information.
Carnegie Mellon University Tepper School of Business
Current times are unprecedented, but your career goals haven’t changed. Whether you’re considering a full-time or part-time online MBA, Tepper has announced a new application round with expedited decision deadline - apply by May 31, 2020 with extended rolling admission through July 31. Tepper is pleased to offer flexibility in application requirements and credentials along with reduced deposit amount to hold your seat in the class. There has never been a better time to pursue the top-ranked MBA program at Carnegie Mellon’s Tepper School of Business.
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. 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. 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.
Durham University Business School
At Durham University Business School we are closely monitoring the COVID-19 situation. We continue to process all applications and are committed to supporting you. For help with your admissions-related queries please visit our COVID-19 FAQs page . Details coming soon on our Online Information Sessions, where Business School staff will be available online to help you with your questions around admissions, your chosen programme and university life.
Emory University Goizueta Business School
Emory University’s Goizueta Business School has extended the application deadline for its One-Year MBA to April 15, 2020 and its Two-Year MBA to July 1, 2020. On-boarding for incoming Two-Year MBA students will be delayed from July until August. Application fees will be waived for the remainder of the application cycle for candidates applying for a fall 2020 start.Individuals who have not taken the GMAT or GRE can still submit an application and will be considered for waivers. For Evening MBA and Executive MBA, the requirement for being currently employed is relaxed for those who have been laid off due to COVID-19. Learn more.
Esade Business School
Esade has made the whole admission process as flexible as possible. The whole process can be done online, including the Entrance Interview. We will accept the online GMAT/GRE but also are offering an online test developed in-house. We understand there may be delays, so we are evaluating applications on a rolling basis in case deadlines are missed by a few days. We have also reserved scholarship funds so they are available during the whole process, and our team is available for any questions applicants may have. Our goal is to have face-to-face classes, starting in September as usual.
Georgetown University McDonough School of Business
At Georgetown McDonough, we embody our Jesuit value of cura personalis, or care of the whole person. Amid testing center closures and economic uncertainties related to COVID-19, we have given Fall 2020 Full-time and Flex MBA applicants more flexibility. In addition to the onsite GMAT/GRE, we will accept the online GMAT/GRE and expired GMAT/GRE scores, the Executive Assessment, MCAT, and LSAT. For English testing requirements, we will now accept the online TOEFL and online DuoLingo. After Round 4 on April 27, we’ll move into our rolling admissions cycle with a June 24 deadline. UPDATE: The fall semester will now start on September 8 in order to maximize the probability of an in-person start date.
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 Program is accepting online scores as well as test waiver requests. We have two remaining deadlines for our Evening MBA Program on May 29th and June 26th. The Full-time MBA Program has one remaining deadline: June 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.
IMD
The IMD MBA is committed to encouraging diversity and developing future leaders. May 1st is the next of our three remaining application deadlines for our 2021 program. If you need advice or have any questions concerning current application procedures, your regional advisor would be happy to hear from you or schedule an online conversation.
Imperial College London Imperial College Business School
Imperial College Business School is continuing to offer a highly personal Admissions process with our teams working remotely, providing ample opportunities for prospective candidates to connect with us online. We have relaxed our requirements around GMAT/GRE test scores to apply for the Full-Time MBA and MSc International Management programmes to allow candidates to submit an application without their score, and we are offering conditional offers to the programme where necessary. We are also accepting test scores from the GRE General Test at home. Where required, MBA and MSc interviews are taking place online through one-to-one interviews or via our online interview platform. We have also increased our flexibility in the official copies of documents we usually require at the application stage, and are also making them a condition of offer. If you would like to contact our Recruitment team, please email bs.recruitment@imperial.ac.uk, we will be happy to discuss your application and individual circumstances with you. In this challenging time we are especially proud of our colleagues at Imperial College London, who are leading the response to tackle COVID-19.
INSEAD The Business School for the World
Application deadlines for the January 2021 MBA intake have been extended to allow applicants more time to prepare. Candidates can also submit their applications without a test score, or alternatively, take the GRE Test at Home and TOEFL iBT Special Home Edition test. Visit this page for the latest updates on INSEAD Master programmes.
London Business School
The London Business School admissions team remains available to support all applicants at this challenging time. In response to this unprecedented global situation, our world-leading Faculty have developed a webinar series ‘Leading through a pandemic’.We are offering virtual experiences for prospective candidates to access information and advice, and are conducting candidate interviews virtually. To ensure minimal disruption to candidates, we are making few changes to admissions processes, and our admissions deadlines remain the same. We are accepting applications without GMAT/GRE for candidates who have not yet taken a test; you will need to take a test later. Please see our Coronavirus FAQs for further updates, or contact masters@london.edu.
National University of Singapore NUS Business School
The NUS MBA Intake 2020 will now commence in January 2021 for both full-time and part-time formats. We have extended our application deadline further to 15 July. Applications will continue to be reviewed on a rolling basis.
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 (). We will accept virtual test scores as equivalent to in-person tests for the fall 2020 enrollment term. In some cases the test may be waived. To find out if you qualify for a waiver, please complete our GMAT waiver request form. We accept incomplete applications and encourage you apply as soon as possible. We will work with you to complete your application.
Northwestern University Kellogg School of Management
We are in the midst of widespread disruption. Kellogg believes your goals matter and today’s reality should not hold you back. So we’re removing a potential barrier to finalizing your applications in time for the extended deadlines. We are waiving the GMAT/GRE/TOEFL/IELTS requirement for those applying to Round 3 for the Full-Time MBA (deadline 6/1) and for the Summer Quarter of the Evening & Weekend MBA (deadline 5/4). Visit Inside Kellogg where Dean Kate Smith ’98 shares additional information on the test waiver requirements.
Pepperdine Graziadio Business School
At Pepperdine Graziadio Business School we are dedicated to shaping leaders who will contribute to the betterment of business practice. During times of uncertainty, now more than ever; we strive to equip professionals with the skills and knowledge they need to be effective, value centered leaders. We are committed to working with prospective students during this unprecedented time. As part of this effort, we have extended the Fall ‘20 Full-Time MBA Program application and supporting documents deadline to May 1. 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. If you have any questions about the Full-Time MBA program or other Pepperdine Graziadio Graduate Business programs, please contact a recruitment advisor.
The State University of New Jersey 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 so our admissions counselors can help you work through individual circumstances.
Syracuse University Martin J. Whitman School of Management
Syracuse University’s full-time MBA and on-campus master’s programs have made some changes to its admissions cycle in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. An additional round of applications will be accepted by May 15. In addition, the Duolingo English Test has been added as an alternate option for the IELTS/TOEFL exam. The minimum score requirement is an overall score of 120. There also are dedicated virtual rooms available to meet with candidates who have questions. To make an appointment for a virtual meeting, email busgrad@syr.edu. For more information about our MBA, visit https://whitman.syr.edu/mba and for our master’s programs, visit https://whitman.syr.edu/ms
The Ohio State University Fisher College of Business
The Graduate Programs Office at The Ohio State University Fisher College of Business is currently accepting the GMAT, GRE, and TOEFL online/at-home testing options. Due to COVID-19, domestic applicant deadlines for The MBA program have been extended until August 1, 2020, and Specialized Master's deadlines have been extended until July 15, 2020.
UC Davis Graduate School of Business
The GSM has made many changes to our admissions process to make things easier on applicants. All of our recruiting events are now online, and we have waivers and extensions that applicants can take advantage of.
University of Manchester Alliance Manchester Business School
Alliance Manchester Business School is continuing to offer both their Global MBA and Full-Time MBA to applicants. For the Global MBA, we expect our July ’20 intake of the Manchester Global MBA to go ahead as planned, and applications are still being accepted for our July intake with Admissions Committees now taking place virtually. Those who are offered places for the July intake will also have the opportunity to defer their studies to January 2021 at no additional cost if they choose to not start their MBA studies in July. Whilst for the Full-time MBA is also currently expected to go ahead as planned, with applications still being accepted and Admissions Committees now taking place virtually. As the Manchester MBA is incredibly practical and hands-on, and many MBA students already have excellent professional experience, we may be able to explore alternatives to GMAT, including our internal Manchester Admissions Test.
University of Michigan Ross School of Business
Michigan Ross has taken a number of steps to accommodate prospective students. We now accept online GMAT/GRE test scores. While we encourage all applicants to apply as soon as they are able to do so, our Full-Time MBA Round 3 deadline has been extended to May 29. The final deadline for Master of Management is June 1, and July 1 for domestic applicants to Master of Accounting, and Master of Supply Chain Management. Our Online MBA application deadlines have been extended, with a final deadline of June 15. For candidates applying to start in Fall 2020 only, limited GMAT/GRE waivers are available if they meet specific criteria found here. In addition, the Online MBA is now accepting applications for a Winter 2021 intake, with an application deadline of September 21, 2020.
University of Minnesota Carlson School of Management
The University of Minnesota, Carlson School of Management continues to accommodate our applicants. The Full-Time MBA program added a June 1 deadline and will offer GMAT/GRE & TOEFL waivers (via Duolingo) for applicants unable to take these exams virtually due to COVID-19. Part-Time, Online, and Executive MBA deadlines remain unchanged. Test waivers remain an option. Questions? Email mba@umn.edu. The MSBA program’s start date has moved from Summer to Fall 2020 and added a May 15 application round.
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.
University of Notre Dame Mendoza College of Business
The Mendoza College of Business has extended deadlines and made other accommodations including waiving application fees (waiver code: IRISHMBA). The Round 4 deadline for the Two-Year MBA program is May 1. Decisions will be released by May 22. After the May 1 deadline, we are moving to rolling admissions for the Round 5 deadline of June 15. For those interested in a Notre Dame MBA, please call (574) 631-8488 or mail mba.business@nd.edu. Visit us for updated information on all Mendoza Graduate Programs.
University of Rochester Simon Business School
Simon canceled the Pre-Fall orientation and academic coursework and shifted entering date to August 2020. We waived $90 application fee and added a June 15 application deadline for Fall 2020 entry. Encouraging prospective students to take the GRE or TOEFL tests at home if they can. If a student does not have a GRE/GMAT/Executive Assessment score and is unable to take a test at home, they may qualify for a waiver if they have a 3.2 cumulative GPA from an accredited undergraduate or graduate institution. Visit us for more information.
University of Washington Foster School of Business
The University of Washington - Foster School of Business Evening MBA program has extended the Round 2 deadline to June 2, 2020, to allow applicants’ access to online tests: GMAT, GRE, or the Executive Assessment. In addition, the Foster Full-time MBA Program has opened a Round 4 application deadline for domestic applicants still considering starting their MBA in Autumn 2020. (Please note, the Full Time MBA will accept the online/alternative GMAT or GRE tests.) The Full Time MBA Round 4 deadline is May 19, 2020. Please visit us for more details and check out our Full time and Evening MBA application tips videos for help with crafting your strongest application. Foster MBA admissions counselors are available to connect with you as you navigate the admissions process in this COVID-19 situation. Please reach out us to schedule a time to meet with an admissions counselor at mba@uw.edu.
University of Washington in St. Louis WashU Olin
WashU Olin Business School is here to support you as COVID-19 impacts your graduate school plans. We also have some changes to announce. Rather than starting the six-week, three-continent global immersion in June, we are moving it to spring 2021. The first day on campus for MBA students will be August 24. There’s still time to apply and to be considered for a scholarship, and we continue to process all applications on a rolling basis. This may be the best time for you to pursue an MBA. Our MBA Admissions team is available virtually to answer any questions. You can connect with us any time by email or by phone at 1-314-935-7301. Click here for the latest information on Covid-19 updates.
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.
Vlerick Business School
Vlerick Business School continues to offer its internal, online admissions test VBAT as an option for the full-time MBA applicants. The free-of-charge VBAT comprises of 20-minute analytical and 15-minute verbal tests. We also accept the online and home versions for the GMAT and GRE tests as well as for the English language proficiency exams. The one-to-one admissions interviews continue to take place online. If you would like to get in touch with the admissions team for any questions on the programme or the application process, please contact minna.peltola@vlerick.com. We will be happy to schedule an online meeting to answer your questions.
Wake Forest University School of Businesss
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.
Western University Ivey Business School
The Ivey Business School has transitioned to virtual learning in order to ensure the safety and wellbeing of the community during the global health crisis. We remain dedicated to providing a world-class, transformative experience for all students. We continue to accept applications for our March 2021 start date. Our Ivey MBA recruitment team is operating all services remotely and continues to offer an accommodating, personalized and rolling admissions process. We have created a collection of MBA admissions resources to help you through your application journey. To start a resume assessment go to http://go.ivey.ca/introduce-yourself or email us at mba@ivey.ca with any questions.
