Before the Admissions Committee can consider an applicant for admission into the graduate program, the applicant must provide the following credentials:

1. Complete the  Online Application

2. Official transcripts from all colleges and universities that you have attended, send to:

     Office of Graduate Admission

     1700 W. Mishawaka Ave.

     P.O. Box 7111

     South Bend, IN 46634-7111

3. Two letters of recommendation (Form can be found at the end of the on-line application)

4. Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT) sent to the address above.

5. Application Fee $45 ($55 for International Students). 

6. Applicants whose native language is not English will need a minimum score of 550 (213 computer-based) on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)

Admitted candidates may enter the program at the beginning of any regular semester.

Graduate Admission Standards

The Admissions Committee may admit the applicant into the program in one of two statuses:

The Admissions Committee may grant Full Admission to those applicants who have completed their application, have a solid managerial work experience and have presented persuasive responses to their application essay questions as well as having met the minimum credential requirements as proscribed by AACSB guidelines. These credentials include a minimum GMAT score of 450 and an undergraduate GPA of 2.75 from this or another AACSB accredited school.

The Admissions Committee may occasionally grant Probationary Admission to those applicants who have completed their application, have a record of solid managerial work experience, have strong letters of recommendation, met the minimum GMAT score, and have presented persuasive responses to their application essay questions, but whose GPA does not quite meet the minimum standards. Other considerations given these applicants are a unique work experience background, post-graduate work, and last two years of undergraduate work as well as their GMAT scores. These are persons who the Admission Committee feels may have high promise in spite of not conforming to the minimum GPA standards.

The Admissions Committee will inform those candidates entering the program on probation that they cannot continue in the program if their GPA drops below 2.75 for course work taken in the graduate program. Fully admitted candidates will have six hours of graduate work to bring their GPA up to 2.75 should it ever fall below. Graduate business students must have a 2.75 to qualify for graduation.

 

Instructions for Submitting an Application  Step 1 GMAT— Make arrangements to take the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) and have your official score report sent to our office. Our institution code is 82L-WC-58. If you have already taken the GMAT, we will accept the official score report if it is no more than five [5] years old.  Visit the MBA ExplorerTM at www.mba.com for quick answers to most questions and the latest GMAT information.  Step 2 Transcripts — Request official transcripts from all colleges and universityies you attended. Have the transcripts sent directly of the Graduate Admission Office. We cannot accept unofficial copies issued to the applicant. You may use the transcript request forms provided with the application. Step 3 Application — Complete and submit the ON-LINE APPLICATION. Be sure to answers all areas on the application that pertain to you.  Step 4 Recommendations — Submit two (2) letters of recommendation from individuals who are able to evaluate your academic or on-the-job performance and attest to your ability to pursue a graduate degree. They can be submitted electronically by using the on-line application.  Step 5 Application Fee — Send your $45 ($55 for international students) to the address below or call 574-520-4585 to use your credit card. Make your check or money order payable to Indiana University South Bend. Submit all items directly to this address: Graduate Admission Office Room  AI 246B Indiana University South Bend 1700 Mishawaka Avenue P.O. Box 7111 South Bend, IN 46634-7111   Application Deadline — Candidates may enter the program at the beginning of the fall, spring or summer session. The Graduate Admission Office should receive completed applications and all supporting materials by the dates listed below to ensure timely admission decisions. Each applicant is responsible for submitting a complete application. While you may have parts of your applications sent to us at any time, we will not evaluate any application until it is complete.   Fall Semester – July 1 Spring Semester – November 1 Summer Session – April 1 Admission Requirements — We maintain our admission standards into graduate business programs by selecting only those candidates who can successfully complete a rigorous and competitive academic program. The program is accessible only to those students of demonstrated aptitude, ability, and scholarship. We require every applicant to complete the standardized Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT). We base our admission decision on a composite evaluation of the applicant’s [1] GMAT scores, [2] undergraduate academic performance as measured by the cumulative grade-point average (GPA), [3] professional work experiences [4] two letters of recommendation, [5] personal essays, and [6] application information. Course Scheduling and Fees — All of our graduate business courses are offered on Monday through Thursday evenings. During the fall and spring semesters, classes are scheduled to meet one evening per week (usually 7:00 p.m. to 9:40 p.m.) for 16 weeks. During the two six-week summer sessions, classes meet two evenings per week (either Monday and Wednesday or Tuesday and Thursday from 6:00 p.m. to 9:15 p.m.). 2006-2007 Fees Graduate $223.65 per credit hour  (Resident) $539.70 per credit hour  (Non-Resident)   Questions? Visit our Frequently Asked Questions [FAQs] page. You’ll find answers to frequently asked questions, information on how to study for the GMAT, student testimonials, course descriptions, faculty profiles and much more! You can contact the Director of Graduate Business Programs, Dr. P. N. Saksena, at Graduate Business Programs or phone (574) 520-4138.                For specific degree requirements for admission into the program click here.