COVID-19 Business School Bulletin
December 24, 2020
Poets&Quants is working with schools to provide prospective applicants and the general public with updates on admissions and campus information.
For as long as necessary, we will be sending these communications out weekly on Thursday mornings via the Poets&Quants Newsletter and this blog.
Indiana University Kelley School of Business
Recognizing the challenges and concerns presented by the ever-changing situation related to COVID-19, the Kelley Direct Online MBA program’s previously in-person course requirements can currently be taken fully online (e.g. Kelley Connect Weeks and Global and Domestic Immersions) until authorities confirm it is safe to travel once again. The application deadline for Spring 2021 is January 15, 2021. In addition to watching the recorded Curriculum Overview webinar, applicants can chat directly with admission staff during online office hours or register to attend an upcoming webinar on the Kelley Direct program's Meet Us page, or email the admissions team directly at kdirect@iu.edu. The Kelley School’s Full-Time MBA program admits high-potential applicants into our academically rigorous curriculum. We typically require the GMAT or GRE as one demonstration of quantitative and analytic capability. In light of the recent challenges associated with taking standardized tests, candidates may apply for a waiver of this requirement and submit other evidence of their academic qualifications. We expect to award a limited number of waivers to candidates with otherwise strong qualifications. In evaluating waiver requests, we consider many factors, including rigor and achievement from previous undergraduate and graduate degrees, evidence of work experience requiring analytical and quantitative skills, and post–bachelor’s degree career growth including demonstration of leadership. To request a GMAT/GRE waiver, you must complete the following two steps: 1. Complete and submit our online information request form (to ensure that we have your most current contact information); and 2. Submit via email a current professional resume, your unofficial or official undergraduate transcripts (and graduate school transcripts, if applicable), and a brief statement (500 words or less) summarizing why you believe you qualify for a waiver. You should receive a response to your request within one week of submission.
Pepperdine University Graziadio Business School
With the New Year upon us, what better time to develop new skills and to become a Best for the World Leader. Redefine what's possible for your life and your career with Pepperdine Graziadio Business School. We offer a variety of graduate degree programs across six California campuses, available in hybrid and online platforms. To learn more about our programs, courses, and world-class faculty members, visit our website or schedule an individual consultation.
We're accepting applications for summer and fall 2021!
Part-time degree programs: Apply to the Fully Employed MBA program, the Bachelor of Science in Management, the Executive MBA program or the President’s Key Executive MBA program by February 22nd, 2021 to be eligible for a $1,000 application award.
Full-time degree programs: Apply to one of the following programs by February 15th, 2021 to be eligible for a $500.00 application award:
- Full-Time MBA
- International MBA
- MS in Applied Finance
- MS in Business
- MS in Global Business
- MS in Human Resources
- MS in Real Estate
For additional information visit https://bschool.pepperdine.edu/programs/comparison/.
UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School
UNC Kenan-Flagler’s Full-Time MBA Round 2 deadline is January 5, 2021. GMAT/GRE waivers are available from within the application. If you are planning to request a test waiver for Round 2, we recommend submitting by December 15 to ensure you receive a decision before the application deadline. You can continue to work on your application while your waiver request is processing. We are here to help and invite you to connect with us any time by email at mba_info@unc.edu, schedule an Office Hours appointment with a current student or admissions officer, or join an upcoming virtual event or webinar.
