COVID-19 Business School Bulletin
June 17, 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 the 2020-2021 academic year. While applications have closed for the Full-Time and Online MBA programs for Fall 2020, our Online MBA program is accepting applications for Spring 2021, and the GMAT requirement can be waived for applicants who meet established criteria. Our Executive MBA program has a few remaining seats for Fall 2020. The Executive MBA 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.
Emory University Goizueta Business School
Goizueta Business School will return to campus in the fall delivering a mix of in-person, hybrid, and online classes. We are committed to delivering the full Goizueta experience. This means best-in-class course content from our world-renowned faculty supplemented with co-curricular and extra-curricular activities that are hallmarks of the Goizueta experience and create the vibrant Goizueta community. We are being very deliberate in our approach, following CDC guidelines for safety. Learn more at https://goizueta.emory.edu/forward
IMD
Unlock your true potential with an IMD MBA. Our July 1 application deadline is nearly here! Make sure you check the current test options available to you and register as soon as possible to avoid delays. If you are unable to take your GMAT or GRE test before the July 1st deadline, please contact your regional advisor so that they can advise you on your best options. Should travel still be restricted, we will continue to offer online assessments for our July 1st application deadline where necessary. Good luck!
Indiana University Kelley School of Business
Recognizing the challenges and concerns presented by the ever-changing situation related to COVID-19, the application deadline for the fall 2020 cohort of the Kelley Direct Online MBA program has been extended to July 15. GMAT/GRE waivers are available to qualified candidates, with criteria available on the Apply Now section of our website. In addition to experiencing the program’s on-demand virtual open house, applicants can also chat directly with admission staff during online office hours, register to attend live info sessions by visiting the Kelley Direct program's Meet Us page, or email us at kdirect@iu.edu. One other Kelley program – the Master of Science in Accounting – has also extended the application deadline for the fall 2020 cohort to July 1.
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 working together to build the new economy. Our team of recruitment advisors are available to answer any questions you may have about our degree programs, the application process, or the Graziadio Business School experience in general. Schedule an individual consultation with a recruitment advisor. Apply to our Fall 2020 Executive programs by the deadline date below to qualify for an application award of $1,500: July 8 - MS in Organization Development, Executive MBA, and Presidents & Key Executives MBA Apply to our Fall 2020 part-time 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.
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 August. 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 for the Future of Business, (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 VirBella 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.
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.
Wake Forest University School of Business
The Wake Forest University School of Business is making adjustments to the application process for our Masters Programs (Management, Business Analytics, Accountancy, MBA), including waived application fee and essay questions. The application deadline for our 2020 Fall enrollment of the MS in Accountancy program has been extended to August 1, 2020. 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.
