COVID-19 Business School Bulletin
June 24, 2020
Asia School of Business
The COVID-19 situation in Malaysia continues to improve. Malaysia recently instituted the third phase of its national lockdown called the Recovery Movement Control Order (RMCO). Under the RMCO, restrictions on interstate travel, the opening of food courts, and some additional elements of day to day life are now allowed. The RMCO will be in place until August 31st. Additionally, the Ministry of Higher Education announced that current international students will be allowed to return to Malaysia for the fall. The continued improvement in the COVID-19 situation in Malaysia gives us more confidence that we will be able to kick off the MBA program on September 28th for the Fall 2020 semester. If you are still interested in applying to ASB, please reach out to us at admissions@asb.edu.my. We are still accepting applications on a case-by-case basis. Visit us at https://asb.edu.my/academic-program/mba-admissions for more information.
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 admitting 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.
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. We now accept the online and onsite GMAT/GRE and expired GMAT/GRE scores, the EA, MCAT, and LSAT. For English testing requirements, we accept the online TOEFL and online DuoLingo in addition to the standard TOEFL/IELTS. For those who meet strict COVID inaccessibility and academic standards, we will consider waiving the standardized test. Applicants should visit the "Application Components" portion of our website for more information. Applications accepted through July 13.
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 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.
Penn State University Smeal College of Business
Penn State University announced that it plans to welcome back faculty, staff, and students to resume on-campus, in-person classes and other activities this fall in a limited fashion. The fall semester will begin as originally scheduled on Monday, Aug. 24, but campus-based, residential instruction will end Friday, Nov. 20, with the remainder of the semester — including final examinations — being delivered remotely and online when classes resume after Thanksgiving break on Nov. 30. Delivery of the curriculum will occur through a highly flexible mix of in-person, remote and online instruction throughout the semester. More information will be released throughout the summer about the University’s plans. Read more at https://virusinfo.psu.edu/back-to-state.
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. Applications for the following programs are now open for our spring 2021 term: Full Time MBA, M.S. Business Administration, M.S. Global Business, M.S. Applied Finance, Executive MBA, Part-Time MBA, and B.S. of Science Management Online. To learn more about our Pepperdine Graziadio Business programs, please join our virtual events or contact us at pgbsadm@pepperdine.edu. 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 part-time programs by the deadline July 17 to qualify for an application award of $750. Apply to our Fall 2020 Executive programs by July 8 to qualify for an application award of $1,500.
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 STEM professionals (scientists, engineers, programmers). 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 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.
University at Buffalo School of Management
The University at Buffalo is planning to return to campus this fall, offering educational and research programs under a modified in-person format. While final guidance will come from the Governor and SUNY Chancellor, the university intends to offer a mix of in-person and online instruction, while protecting the health and safety of the campus community. Fall classes will begin August 31 with a highly flexible campus-based, residential instruction paired with online remote learning. All instruction will shift to distance learning on November 30, after U.S. Thanksgiving holiday break. The final three weeks of the semester and final exams will be conducted remotely and online. Our fall semester will conclude on December 21. For more information, please visit www.buffalo.edu/coronavirus.
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.
UNC Greensboro Bryan School of Business and Economics
The Bryan School of Business and Economics at UNC Greensboro is working to offer continued flexibility for enrollment in the 2020-2021 academic year. We have extended the Fall 2020 application deadline for the Full-Time Early Career Professional, Part-Time Evening Experienced Professional, and Part-Time Online Experienced Professional programs until July 31, 2020. We are also accepting applications for Spring 2021 part-time programs. Our team is available to assist you at bryangrad@uncg.edu.
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. 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.
