COVID-19 Business School Bulletin
June 10, 2020
Georgia Tech Scheller College of Business
The Full-time MBA Program has one remaining deadline: 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 accepting scores taken in the online format. Please let us know if you need flexibility in submitting credentials. Orientation will now begin on August 10th instead of August 3rd. The Evening and Executive MBA Program are also accepting online scores and test waiver requests. We have one remaining deadline for our Evening MBA Program (June 26th) and two remaining for 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. https://www.scheller.gatech.edu/degree-programs/mba/index.html
IMD
Unlock your true potential with an IMD MBA. Our July 1 application deadline is fast approaching. We recommend you register as soon as possible for your online GMAT or GRE test or check if the center closest to you has reopened. If you are unable to take your test before the July 1st deadline, please contact your regional advisor so that they can work with you to find the best solution. Should travel still be restricted, we will be offering online assessments for our July 1st application deadline where necessary.
Indiana University Kelley School of Business
Recognizing the challenges and concerns presented by the ever-changing situation related to COVID-19, the Indiana University Kelley School of Business has extended deadlines for several programs and made other accommodations for applicants. The Full-Time MBA Program, following the April 15 deadline, will continue to accept applications from domestic candidates on a rolling basis until June 1. Candidates will be given full consideration for admission and merit-based financial aid. If disruptions caused by COVID-19 have delayed completion of the GMAT or GRE, candidates are welcome to submit their application prior to taking the tests. The admissions committee will begin the review process, but test scores must be submitted before a final decision is made. While campus visits have been temporarily suspended, candidates are welcome to contact the program if they’d like to arrange a chat by phone or Skype with a member of the admissions team. The application deadline for the fall 2020 cohort of the Kelley Direct Online MBA Program has been extended to July 15. In addition to experiencing the program’s on-demand virtual open house, applicants can also join admission staff for online office hours and register to attend live info sessions by visiting the Kelley Direct Programs Meet Us page. For information on our other programs, please visit their respective pages : Master of Science in Information Systems , Master of Science in Finance, Master of Science in Accounting, Executive Degree Programs, Evening MBA Program, and Business of Medicine Physician MBA Program.
Pepperdine Graziadio Business School
At Pepperdine Graziadio Business School we act with integrity, have courage with compassion, and lead with a pioneering spirit. Now more than ever is the time to upgrade your skills and redefine what's possible for your life and your career. We are committed to working with prospective students during the pandemic and to work together to build the new economy. Our team of recruitment advisors would be delighted to answer any questions you may have about our degree programs, the application process, or the Graziadio business school experience in general. Don’t hesitate to schedule an individual consultation with a recruitment advisor today! Apply to our Fall 2020 Executive Graduate programs by the deadline date below to qualify for an application award of $1,500: June 15 - Executive Doctorate in Business Administration July 8 - MS in Organization Development, Executive MBA, and Presidents & Key Executives MBA Apply to our Fall 2020 part-time graduate programs by the deadline date below to qualify for an application award of $750: July 17 - Part-Time MBA, Hybrid Part- Time MBA, and Online MBA Program To learn more about our Pepperdine Graziadio Business programs, please join our virtual events or contact us at pgbsadm@pepperdine.edu.
Rutgers Business School - Newark and New Brunswick
For Full-Time MBA applications for Fall 2020, the deadline is July 5. After that, we will accept applications on a rolling basis. Merit scholarships will be available to qualified applicants through July 5. Fall semester begins September 1, with a mix of face-to-face and virtual delivery. Due to the continuing challenges in completing GMAT and GRE tests, Rutgers Business School will waive the GMAT requirement for select, new applicants to the Full-Time MBA program. Priority will be given to Rutgers alumni, veterans of the US military, and individuals whose work experience and undergraduate record demonstrates exceptional ability. Test waiver is dependent on all admissions criteria, and is not guaranteed. RBS does not require the GMAT or GRE for applicants already holding a doctoral degree or law degree from an accredited US university. Applications to the Part-Time MBA program will be considered throughout the summer. Existing criteria for test waivers remain in force. Questions? Email rkwan@business.rutgers.edu so our admissions counselors can help you work through individual circumstances. Due to the current pandemic, we are willing to waive the application fee. To request a waiver, please put “RBS Cares” in the email subject line.
Tec de Monterrey EGADE Business School
EGADE Business School at Tec de Monterrey was quick to transition almost 2,000 students to a fully digital delivery model in the beginning of March, which will remain in place through early June. EGADE moved the entire admissions process online, including admissions and English-proficiency tests, interviews as well as all personalized enrollment support. To facilitate the application process, GMAT and TOEFL requirements may now be waived for all applicants who meet established criteria. The EGADE Full-Time programs, i.e. MBA in Innovation & Entrepreneurship and Master in Business Management are admitting in September 2020. Admissions for the EGADE Executive MBA programs, i.e. Global OneMBA and EGADE – W. P. Carey EMBA has been deferred to January 2021. To complement the digitalized study offer, EGADE has implemented additional virtual experiences: (i) weekly Webinar series aimed at strengthening Leadership in times of crisis, (ii) courtesy access for students (+ family) and graduates to over 2.500 courses on global learning platforms, (iii) one to one career counseling services and (iv) numerous networking events on platforms like VirBela or Zoom. The EGADE team is available for appointments or guidance at admision.egade@itesm.mx and more information is available at https://egade.tec.mx.
The Ohio State University Fisher College of Business
The Ohio State University announced that it plans to resume in-person classes for the autumn semester. Specific guidelines will be announced in the coming weeks. A teaching and learning approach that combines in-person and distance methods is also being developed. Read more at https://go.osu.edu/osuau2020.
UNC 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. Our admissions team is eager to help you with your questions about the application process, admissions policies and program-related information. We encourage you to connect with us any time by email at mba_info@unc.edu, 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 California, Davis Graduate School of Management
At the UC Davis Graduate School of Management, we recognize the extraordinary personal and professional challenges that the coronavirus pandemic poses, including your application to business school. We admire your decision to invest in yourself in this time of uncertainty. Our MBA admissions process has been adjusted to accommodate you, wherever you are in the process in these unprecedented times. We’re offering GMAT/GRE waivers on a case by case basis for our Full-Time MBA and Part-Time MBA programs to accommodate the current testing limitations. Our next MBA application deadlines for Fall 2020 is June 15 and we have added a Round 6 deadline of July 13. Connect one-on-one for a personal admissions consultation with an admissions representative via Zoom to talk about your goals, the application, our program, culture and any other questions you may have. In addition, we are offering complimentary daily online Career Development coaching by appointment or drop-in. As always, we encourage candidates to contact us directly if they need assistance. To contact us and for more information, visit https://gsm.ucdavis.edu/blog/mba-admissions-covid-19-response/.
University of Florida Warrington College of Business
All events have been moved to a digital format. See all of our MBA events at https://warrington.ufl.edu/mba/events/. We are offering a series of virtual GMAT tips to those that are looking to fine-tune their test-taking skills. Learn more at https://warrington.ufl.edu/mba/events/gmat-boot-camp/.The health and safety of our students, faculty, and staff is our most pressing concern. Providing these groups with the necessary resources to be successful in these unprecedented times is our top priority.
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. Our domestic application deadline has been extended to June 15, 2020, for our Management, Business Analytics, and Accountancy programs. Reach out to busadmissions@wfu.edu for more information, to request waiver codes, or to schedule a call with our admissions team.
