COVID-19 Business School Bulletin
January 21, 2021
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.
Indiana University
Recognizing the challenges and concerns presented by the ever-changing situation related to COVID-19, the Kelley Direct Online MBA program’s (https://kelley.iu.edu/programs/online/degrees/mba/index.cshtml) 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 (https://kelley.iu.edu/programs/online/admissions/meet-us.cshtml), or email the admissions team directly at kdirect@iu.edu. The Kelley School’s Full-Time MBA program (https://kelley.iu.edu/programs/full-time-mba/admissions/index.cshtml) 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 (https://kelley.iu.edu/programs/full-time-mba/info.cshtml) (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
Make 2021 your year by developing new business skills and becoming a Best for the World Leader. We offer a variety of graduate degree programs across six California campuses. To learn more about our programs, courses, and world-class faculty members, visit our website or schedule an individual consultation. We're accepting applications for summer and fall 2021! Part-time/Executive degree programs: Apply to the Fully Employed MBA program, the Bachelor of Science in Management, the Executive MBA program or the President’s Key Executive MBA program by February 22nd 2021 to be eligible for a $1,000 application award. Full-time degree programs: Apply to one of the following programs by February 15th 2021 to be eligible for a $500.00 application award: Full-Time MBA International MBA MS in Applied Finance MS in Business MS in Global Business MS in Human Resources MS in Real Estate For additional information visit https://bschool.pepperdine.edu/programs/comparison/.
UNC Kenan-Flagler
UNC Kenan-Flagler’s Full-Time MBA Round 3 deadline is March 1, 2021. GMAT/GRE waiver requests are available for Fall 2021 entry and the request form can be found within your started application. We recommend submitting your GMAT/GRE test waiver request as soon as possible – you can continue working on the rest of your application as we process your request. 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.
