Master of Business Administration Admission Information

AdmissionsValparaiso University's Graduate School of Business operates on a rolling admission basis with 6 different start terms throughout the year.

Students are encouraged to apply at any point throughout the year. Students are admitted as their applications become complete on a first come, first served basis.

When applying to a business school, you are required to take the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT), a standardized test used by universities to evaluate an applicant's academic performance. For more information on the GMAT, please visit www.gmat.com.

Our next available start date for U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents is Spring I or January 9, 2012. The deadline to apply is December 9, 2011.   Our next available start date for International students is Spring I or January 9, 2012.  The deadline to apply is November 11, 2011, to allow time for visa  processing.

 Admissions

Admission decisions are made on a holistic basis with consideration given to undergraduate/post-undergraduate academic performance, professional work experience, letters of recommendation, and the GMAT.

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U.S. citizens and permanent residents, please click here.

Internationals, please click here.

Important Dates for 2010-2011

Term Start Date
Admissions Deadline (Domestic) Admissions Deadline (International)



Spring 1, 2012

January 9

December 9 November 11
Spring 2, 2012 March 19 February 17 January 20
Summer 1, 2012 May 21 April 20 March 23