COVID-19 Business School Bulletin
September 16, 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'll send these communications weekly on Wednesday mornings via email.
EGADE Business School
The entire EGADE admissions process moved 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. September 2020 admissions for the Full-Time programs just closed. The EGADE Full-Time programs, i.e. MBA in Innovation & Entrepreneurship and Master in Business Management are admitting again in September 2021. January admission is still open for the renowned EGADE – W. P. Carey Executive MBA, few seats are left. Meanwhile, courses take place via remote platforms, the digitalized study offer is complemented by various virtual experiences: (i) free bi-weekly Webinars aimed at strengthening Leadership for the Future of Business, (ii) courtesy access 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.
IMD
The IMD MBA final application deadline for the class of 2021 has been extended to September 15th and has opened up extra places to create a larger cohort of participants. Become a leader equipped to play a role in shaping our society. Contact our admissions team if we can help you overcome any application challenges, and don’t forget to explore our scholarship options. Good luck!
Pepperdine Graziadio Business School
At Pepperdine Graziadio Business School, we act with integrity, have courage with compassion, and lead with an entrepreneurial spirit. Now, more than ever, is the time to upgrade your skills and redefine what's possible for your life and your career. To learn more about the 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, or take your first steps towards becoming a Best for the World Leader by applying to one of the many program offerings. In addition to the application awards listed below, merit scholarships are available for the Spring 2021 term. Contact a recruitment advisor to learn more. Spring 2021 Full-Time Program Information Apply to one of our Spring 2021 Full-Time programs by the final deadline, October 5th 8:59 PM PDT, to receive a $750 application award applied towards tuition. Our Full-Time business programs include: Master of Science Global Business Master of Science Applied Finance Master of Science Business Analytics Full-Time MBA Spring 2021 Part-Time & Executive Program Information Apply to one of our Spring 2021 part-time or executive programs by the October 5th, 8:59 PM PDT priority deadline to receive a $1,500 application award to be applied towards your Spring 2021 tuition. Our Part-Time and Executive programs include: Part-time MBA Online Bachelor of Science in Management Executive MBA program Our Summer 2021 and Fall 2021 applications are also open! Visit our website or join us for a virtual event to learn more about our programs, courses, and world-class faculty members.
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 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.
Wake Forest University School of Business
Wake Forest University School of Business has launched new applications for Fall 2021 entry to the MS in Accountancy program and for Summer 2021 entry to the MS in Management and MS in Business Analytics programs. We have made adjustments to the application process, including waived application fee and essay questions. Due to suspension of testing center offerings, we are offering GRE/GMAT waivers for qualified students. This October, we will be hosting Inclusion Weekend: A Virtual Experience. Applications to participate must be submitted by October 12th. Please reach out to busadmissions@wfu.edu for more information, to request waiver codes, or to schedule a call with our enrollment team.
