COVID-19 Business School Bulletin
September 30, 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.
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 Fall 2021 semester. While applications are now closed for the Online MBA program for Spring 2021, we have opened both Full-Time and Online MBA applications for Fall 2021. The GMAT requirement can be waived for applicants who meet established criteria. Our Executive MBA program is also accepting applicants for Fall 2021. 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.
EGADE Business School Tec de Monterrey
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.. 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
Final interviews and offers for the IMD MBA Class of 2021, starting in January, are taking place now. 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. Unlock your true potential and make an impact in the world – applications for our 2022 class will open in November.
Kelley School of Business at Indiana University
- Complete and submit our online information request form (to ensure that we have your most current contact information); and
- 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.
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 as you take steps towards becoming a Best for the World Leader. Application awards are available for all programs when you apply by the priority and or final deadline date. Submit your application by the October 5th priority deadline to receive a $1,500 scholarship. If you apply by the final deadline date you will receive a $750.00 scholarship. Deadline dates vary by program. For additional information schedule an individual consultation. To learn more about our programs, courses, and world-class faculty members, visit our website or join us for a virtual event.
University of Minnesota Carlson School of Management
The University of Minnesota, Carlson School of Management’s Full-Time MBA Program is offering a GMAT/GRE test waiver to highly qualified candidates for the 2020-2021 application cycle. Applicants can complete a GMAT/GRE waiver request in the full-time MBA application. Due to this recent decision, we are extending our Round 1 deadline to October 23rd. For more information on the waiver or application process, please email ftmba@umn.edu.
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.
