COVID-19 Business School Bulletin
June 3, 2020
ESMT Berlin - The business school founded by business.
Applications are open for all degree programs - MIM, MBA, Part-time MBA and EMBA. Tuition discounts are available for all MBA programs with extended deadlines, to allow flexibility and some compensation for hardship during the current crisis. Applications received by the following deadlines qualify for a tuition discount: part-time MBA deadline 15 June; full-time MBA deadline 31 August; EMBA deadline 1 September. We continue to be as flexible as possible with the admission criteria and encourage all applicants to apply soon for merit-based scholarship consideration. If admission tests are required, we accept all online tests offered by the GMAT, GRE or in some cases the ESMT Test. To arrange an informal discussion with our Office of Admissions, please email admissions.degrees@esmt.org. Register here for our next online Open House between June 8-11. Watch a recent ESMT webinar about the future of the German economy.
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 next application deadline is July 1. We recommend that you register as soon as possible for your GMAT or GRE test. As some test centers are now reopening, we encourage you to check the status of the center closest to you or to investigate online options. 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 (iumba@indiana.edu) 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 1. 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 graduate school experience in general. Don’t hesitate to schedule an individual consultation with a recruitment advisor today!
Apply to any of our Fall 2020 graduate programs by the deadline date below to qualify for our early applicants $750 scholarship award:
• June 15 - Executive Doctorate in Business Administration
•July 8 - MS in Organization Development, Executive MBA, and Presidents & Key Executives MBA
• 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 atpgbsadm@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 still be available to qualified applicants through July 5. Applications to the Part-Time MBA program will receive full consideration through August 1. 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.
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 Manchester Alliance Manchester Business School
To maximise the benefits of our truly international and experiential MBA face-to-face, we have taken the decision to delay the start of the 2020 September full-time programme to December 2020, when we will be offering a flexible induction period with core curriculum beginning in early January 2021. This slightly later start date will enable us to plan with certainty and minimise any potential disruption caused by continued travel restrictions to allow our students from a large number of countries to start the MBA in Manchester together. We are delighted to be offering flexible 15 or 18 month pathways as normal, with the same high-degree of programme customisation that includes the choice of a paid internship in the traditional period. In accordance with this delayed start the final application deadline for the 2020 class has been extended to 3rd August 2020. We are pleased to confirm that the Global MBA July 2020 intake will go ahead as planned with some minor changes to the structure for the first semester. We are fortunate to be in a position to offer two different options to provide flexibility and choice; both of these options allow you to receive the same amount of high quality tuition and to complete the MBA in two years. The final application deadline will be 8 June 2020. https://www.alliancembs.manchester.ac.uk/study/mba/
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 July 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.
Vanderbilt University Owen Graduate School of Management
Vanderbilt MBA is offering Admissions 101 webinars and virtual campus visits for interested candidates. Please reach out to mba@vanderbilt.edu with any questions.
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 offering GRE/GMAT waivers for qualified students. We have also extended our domestic application deadline for the Management, Business Analytics, and Accountancy programs to June 15, 2020. Please reach out to busadmissions@wfu.edu for more information, to request waiver codes, or to schedule a call with our admissions team.
