COVID-19 Business School Bulletin
May 13, 2020
Arizona State University W. P. Carey School of Business
ASU's W. P. Carey School of Business has made several updates to admission procedures during this time to ensure that all future Full-time MBA students enjoy the same opportunities to apply. We are extending the final deadline for Fall 2020 enrollment to July 15, and are also waiving the application fee. You may also qualify for a GMAT/GRE waiver, based on work experience, GPA, and a successful video interview. The W. P. Carey School is also offering generous scholarship packages for all Full-time MBA admitted students for Fall 2020. Contact us today to learn more and get started: wpcareymasters@asu.edu.
Copenhagen Business School MBA Programmes
Our campus is temporarily closed to safeguard the health of students and staff, but MBA students are busy following the curriculum from home. Teaching, teamwork and networking activities continue with the support of our online resources and our dedicated faculty. The intake for our Full-time MBA (Oct ’20 start), EMBA (Sep ‘20 start), and Blue MBA (Sep ’21 start) continue as normal, with all our info meetings and 1-2-1 candidate assessments taking place virtually. We accept the GMAT online exam, and also offer the virtual CBS MBA test as an alternative. Please visit our page for the latest updates: https://www.cbs.dk/en/executive-degrees/mba
Cornell University Samuel Curtis Johnson Graduate School of Management
Cornell Johnson now offers three full-time STEM-designated residential MBA programs. Cornell Johnson has extended the application deadline for Two-Year MBA applicants to June 1, 2020. An SAT or ACT score may be submitted in lieu of the GMAT or GRE for applicants who apply by the June 1 application submission deadline. More information can be found on Cornell Johnson’s site here.
Durham University Business School
Here at Durham University Business School we continue to monitor the current situation. We are looking forward to welcoming our new students in September/October 2020 to begin face-to-face teaching. However, we are also working hard to ensure we have alternative plans in place so our high-quality teaching offer can continue through other channels if needed. We are committed to supporting you. For help with your admissions related queries please visit our Covid-19 FAQs page for the most recent updates.
ESMT Berlin - The business school founded by business.
Applications are open for all degree programs - MIM, MBA, Part-time MBA and EMBA. The next deadline to qualify for a tuition discount is June 15th. We continue to be as flexible as possible with the admission criteria and encourage all applicants to apply soon for 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. To speak with students or alumni visit www.degrees.esmt.berlin. Our next webinar is on May 26th where ESMT Berlin President Joerg Rocholl will discuss what the future holds for Germany, education and the German economy in the wake of the Covid-19 crisis. Register here.
Georgia Tech Scheller College of Business
In response to the coronavirus, Georgia Tech continues to take precautionary measures to keep our community safe. Through virtual engagement, candidates may easily connect with Evening or Full-time ambassadors, attend online events, and speak with an admissions team member. The Evening and Executive MBA Program are accepting online scores as well as test waiver requests. We have two remaining deadlines for both our Evening MBA Program (May 29th and June 26th) and 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. The Full-time MBA Program has two remaining deadlines: June 1 and 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 also accepting scores taken in the online format. If you need flexibility in submitting credentials, please let us know, we are happy to work with candidates on an individual basis.
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 so that you have a wider selection of dates to choose from. If you are still facing difficulties taking any of the required admissions tests before our July 1st application deadline, please get in touch with someone from our Recruitment and Admissions team. Should travel still be restricted, we will be offering online assessments 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 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.
INSEAD The Business School for the World
Visit this page for the latest updates on INSEAD Master programmes.
Johns Hopkins University Carey Business School
The Johns Hopkins Carey Business School has changed our admissions processes for our full-time MBA and MS programs to reflect the impact of COVID-19. For full-time MBA applicants, we have added a Round 4 with a deadline of June 1. Following Round 4, we will continue to accept applications on a rolling basis through July 15. We have also added a Round 4 for MS applicants of July 15. We are offering GMAT/GRE waivers and encourage applicants to talk to an admissions officer about whether they qualify. For more details and the latest information on COVID-19 updates, visit our webpage.
North Carolina State University Poole College of Management
North Carolina State University's Poole College of Management Jenkins MBA program has extended deadlines for its Full-time (US Citizens and Permanent Residents), Professional Evening, and Professional Online programs. The new deadline is May 13th, although candidates may speak with an admissions representative if additional time is needed. Professional Evening and Online applicants receive automatic GMAT/GRE waivers and Full-time applicants may submit a waiver request. In addition, enrollment deposit waivers may be available upon request. Our admissions team is available to help candidates one on one and we encourage those interested to schedule a phone consultation or reach out to us at mba@ncsu.edu.
Pepperdine Graziadio Business School
At Pepperdine Graziadio Business School we act with integrity, have courage with compassion and lead with a pioneering spirit, even during times of uncertainty. We are committed to working with prospective students during the pandemic. As part of this effort, we have extended the Fall ‘20 Full-Time MBA Program and MS in Global Business program application and supporting documents deadline to May 18. Supporting documents include, unofficial and official copies of GRE or GMAT scores and transcripts. International applicants must also submit a course-by-course transcript evaluation from World Education Services or a NACES approved member and TOEFL iBT or IELTS English proficiency exam scores. Fall '20 application deadlines for our Part-Time Online MBA Program, Hybrid Part- Time MBA , Executive MBA, and Presidents & Key Executives MBA remain unchanged: June 1 (Priority Deadline); July 17 (Final Deadline). Apply by June 1 to qualify for our early applicants $1,500 scholarship award. To learn more about our Pepperdine Graziadio Graduate Business programs please join our virtual events or contact a recruitment advisor.
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 be considered throughout the summer. 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.
UC Irvine The Merage School of Business
The Merage School has extended it’s Fall 2020 application deadline to June 1. Additionally, the school is now offering GMAT/GRE waivers for Full-Time MBA, Fully-Employed MBA and Executive MBA programs. We encourage you to speak to an Admissions Director to determine your eligibility for the exam waiver
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
University of California, Davis – Graduate School of Management Statement from Anna Palmer, MBA Director of Recruitment and Admissions: At UC Davis, 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. 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 can be found here.
University of Florida Warrington College of Business
Warrington is continuing to work with applicants of all graduate programs to ensure a smooth process during these uncertain times. UF MBA has extended all application deadlines to one month prior to the program start date. Applicants to our Executive MBA Program are exempt from taking the GMAT and GRE. Learn more at annual Executive Open House, which will now be held virtually on May 30th. Visit us at https://warrington.ufl.edu/about/hough/ to learn more about all of our program options and upcoming events.
Vanderbilt University Owen Graduate School of Management
Vanderbilt MBA has waived the application fee and testing requirement for applicants who apply during Round 4. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, with applicants receiving an admissions decision within a week of application completion. The last deadline to apply for Fall 2020 entry is June 1, 2020. Vanderbilt MBA is also offering weekly 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 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.