COVID-19 Business School Bulletin
November 19, 2020
Poets&Quants is working with schools to provide prospective applicants and the general public with updates on admissions and campus information.
For as long as necessary, we will be sending these communications out weekly on Thursday mornings via the Poets&Quants Newsletter and this blog.
Georgetown University McDonough School of Business
The M.A. in International Business and Policy (MA-IBP) at Georgetown's McDonough School of Business and Walsh School of Foreign Service has extended its application deadline to December 8 for the program's January start. Additionally, the university recently announced its operating status for the spring 2021 term. For the MA-IBP students, this means the program's orientation will be held virtually but subsequent course modules will be held in a hybrid format, with options for in-person or virtual learning at the preference of individual students. Students also will receive a 5% tuition reduction for the semester. To learn more, visit https://msb.georgetown.edu/masters-international-business-policy or send an email to ma.ibp@georgetown.edu.
Georgia Tech Scheller College of Business
The Georgia Tech Scheller College of Business Full-time MBA Program is piloting a GMAT/GRE test-optional admission process for Fall 2021. The Full-time MBA program’s Round 2 deadline is Friday, December 4, 2020. The Evening MBA program’s Round 1 deadline for the August 2021 start is February 15, 2021. You may connect with a Full-time MBA ambassador or Evening MBA ambassador, attend online events, or contact an admissions team member by emailing mbateam@scheller.gatech.edu.
IMD
Ready to unlock your true potential and make an impact in the world? Applications for the IMD MBA 2022 class are now open. Our full-time program is an intimate, personalized leadership development experience delivering an unmatched emphasis on entrepreneurship, globalization and digitalization, while equipping MBAs with the classic MBA toolkit. February 1, our first application deadline, includes some interesting scholarship opportunities, or we have three other deadlines to choose from: May 1, July 1, or September 1. Good luck!
Indiana University Kelley School of Business
Recognizing the challenges and concerns presented by the ever-changing situation related to COVID-19, the Kelley Direct Online MBA program’s previously in-person course requirements can currently be taken fully online (e.g. Kelley Connect Weeks and Global and Domestic Immersions) until authorities confirm it is safe to travel once again. The application deadline for Spring 2021 is January 15, 2021. In addition to watching the recorded Curriculum Overview webinar, applicants can chat directly with admission staff during online office hours or register to attend an upcoming webinar on the Kelley Direct program's Meet Us page, or email the admissions team directly at kdirect@iu.edu. The Kelley School’s Full-Time MBA program admits high-potential applicants into our academically rigorous curriculum. We typically require the GMAT or GRE as one demonstration of quantitative and analytic capability. In light of the recent challenges associated with taking standardized tests, candidates may apply for a waiver of this requirement and submit other evidence of their academic qualifications. We expect to award a limited number of waivers to candidates with otherwise strong qualifications. In evaluating waiver requests, we consider many factors, including rigor and achievement from previous undergraduate and graduate degrees, evidence of work experience requiring analytical and quantitative skills, and post–bachelor’s degree career growth including demonstration of leadership. To request a GMAT/GRE waiver, you must complete the following two steps: 1. Complete and submit our online information request form (to ensure that we have your most current contact information); and 2. Submit via email (iumba@indiana.edu) a current professional resume, your unofficial or official undergraduate transcripts (and graduate school transcripts, if applicable), and a brief statement (500 words or less) summarizing why you believe you qualify for a waiver. You should receive a response to your request within one week of submission.
Pepperdine Graziadio Business School
At Pepperdine Graziadio Business School, we develop Best for the World Leaders who will contribute to the betterment of business practice. Now is the time to upgrade your skills and redefine what's possible for your life and your career. To learn more about our programs, courses, and world-class faculty members, visit our website or schedule an individual consultation. Ready to apply? Submit your Spring 2021 application for the Executive Master of Business Administration by November 30th to receive a $1,500 scholarship. Ready to apply for Fall 2021 Full-Time MS programs? Submit your application by November 30th to receive a $1,500 scholarship. For additional information visit https://bschool.pepperdine.edu/programs.
UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School
UNC Kenan-Flagler’s Full-Time MBA Round 2 deadline is January 5, 2021. GMAT/GRE waivers are available from within the application. If you are planning to request a test waiver for Round 2, we recommend submitting by December 15 to ensure you receive a decision before the application deadline. You can continue to work on your application while your waiver request is processing. We are here to help and invite you to connect with us any time by email at mba_info@unc.edu, schedule an Office Hours appointment with a current student or admissions officer, or join an upcoming virtual event or webinar.
Vanderbilt University Owen Graduate School of Management
Virtual Campus Visits are now available. During your virtual visit you can attend a lunch with current students, a Recruiting & Admissions Small Group Session, a Career Management Center Small Group Session, and a Vanderbilt MBA Insider Webinar. Applicants who complete all four components of a virtual campus visit will have their application fee waived. Additionally, Vanderbilt MBA is offering GMAT/GRE/EA test waivers to qualified candidates for the 2020-21 MBA application cycle. Waiver requests will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Applicants who are interested in a GMAT/GRE waiver must start an application in order to complete the test waiver request form and upload supporting documentation. Please contact us at mba@vanderbilt.edu with questions.
