Business Application Requirements
Before you apply, check that you meet the requirements for the program you want to pursue at Excelsior University.
UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS
No special requirements.
GRADUATE PROGRAMS
The GMAT isn’t required, but you’ll need to submit an official transcript confirming your completion of a bachelor’s degree at a regionally accredited college or university, or the foreign equivalent. Bachelor’s degrees from non-regionally accredited institutions will be accepted if the school was accredited by an accrediting body listed in the U.S. Department of Education’s Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs at the time you attended.
Bachelor’s graduates with other majors will need to successfully complete a uniquely designed and low-cost business school competency refresher in modules covering basic accounting, fundamental economics, and business statistics. These topics are designed to ensure that MBA students are prepared for the graduate business courses in the curriculum.
These fundamental self-paced modules are provided by Peregrine Global Services, an Excelsior University partner. Each module takes approximately 3–5 hours to complete and students need to correctly answer 14 out of 20 questions (70%) in each module assessment to secure a passing grade. Students have two attempts to pass each module.
Students who are registered to take the competency refreshers will be able to take two core MBA courses prior to completing the modules. A student will need to complete the refreshers to take the rest of the curriculum. Should a student decide to not finish the refresher modules or is unsuccessful, they will have the option to switch their enrollment to another Excelsior University graduate program.
- Curriculum vitae/resume detailing professional experience that includes job titles, responsibilities, and achievements.
- Two letters of recommendations, one of which must be from a supervisor or board member who can speak to your professional accomplishments, leadership skills, and managerial experience. The second letter must be from another professional reference that highlights your qualifications and suitability for the Executive Master of Business Administration program. For self-employed applicants, applications will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. A letter of recommendation from a colleague or client who can attest to your professional interactions and managerial capabilities must be provided.
- One letter of intent that details your credentials and professional background; specific examples of your experience in overseeing people and managing projects; and how your professional experiences align with the objectives of the Executive Master of Business Administration program.
The Executive Master of Business Administration program has predetermined start dates. Check with Admissions for details.
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TRANSFER CREDIT GUIDELINES
You can submit your official transcripts from regionally accredited institutions or their equivalent for transfer credit consideration.