ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Intellectual Capacity and Academic Achievement
Academic qualifications are determined by previous higher educational achievement as indicated by official transcripts from all colleges previously attended, and results of the Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT). This information is used to judge the probability of the applicant's successful completion of the graduate business programs.  The average GPA of our current students is approximately 3.2 and the average GMAT score of our students is approximately 540. 

For the General Track in the MBA program, the minimum undergraduate GPA requirement is 2.5 and the minimum GMAT score requirement is 450. 

For the Integrated Business Decision Track in the MBA program, the minimum undergraduate GPA requirement is 2.8 and the minimum GMAT score requirement is 500.

Professional Accomplishments and Personal Strengths
An applicant's distinctive and useful achievements, talents and motivation for graduate business education are also considered. Submission of your resume, you letter of recommendation and your essay will help us understand your leadership experiences and capabilities as well as any special experiences that might be relevant.

For the General Track in the MBA program, there is no formal organizational management experience required. Applicants should describe their achievements, challenges they've overcome and leadership experiences they've had that helps to explain why they are interested in the MBA program.

For the Integrated Business Decision Track in the MBA Program, there is a minimum 2-year management experience requirement such that students will have been in a management capacity and can bring that experience into the classroom. Applicants should describe their management experience, challenges they've overcome and how the MBA program will help them in their careers.

Applications will be evaluated only after all application materials are received. John Carroll University is an equal-opportunity, affirmative-action institution in employment and admission.

For more information about admissions to the Boler School of Business Graduate Programs, contact the office of graduate business admissions at gradbusiness@jcu.edu or 216-397-1970.