COVID-19 Business School Bulletin
September 9, 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. We are also hosting an “Auburn Online MBA Insider” interactive webinar on September 10 at 4:00 pm central time. Learn more about the waiver criteria and upcoming webinar event at http://harbert.auburn.edu/academics/online-programs/mba-online/index.php.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.
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 our 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 to learn more about becoming a Best for the World Leader by applying to one of the PGBS programs. Apply to one of our Spring 2021 full-time programs by the final deadline, September 25th 8:59 PM PDT to receive a $750.00 application award applied towards tuition. Our full-time business programs are: Master of Science Global Business Master of Science Applied Finance Master of Science Business Analytics Full-Time MBA 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 are: Part-time MBA Online Bachelor of Science in Management Executive MBA program Merit scholarships are also available for the spring 2021 term. Contact a recruitment advisor to learn more.
Penn State University Smeal College of Business
The Penn State Smeal MBA program has instituted a new GMAT/GRE test waiver policy for highly qualified candidates. Waivers may be available for candidates who possess one or more of the following criteria: advanced degrees; at least five years of relevant and progressive post-undergraduate work experience; significant leadership experience, particularly in the armed forces; readiness to complete graduate education; quantitative ability; and advanced analytical reasoning skills. For more information, visit https://mba.smeal.psu.edu/apply or contact our admissions team.
Tec de Monterrey 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. The EGADE Full-Time programs, i.e. MBA in Innovation & Entrepreneurship and Master in Business Management commence in one week in an online format, very few seats are left. The Part-Time program, EGADE MBAOnline, is accepting applications for October 2020. Admissions for the EGADE – W. P. Carey Executive MBA has been deferred to January 2021. To complement the digitalized study offer, EGADE has implemented 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.
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
The 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 also offering GRE/GMAT waivers for qualified students. Please reach out to busadmissions@wfu.edu for more information, to request waiver codes, or to schedule a call with our enrollment team.
