Program Deadlines and Requirements
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School of Business
It's no longer business as usual in our global economy, and you need a hands-on, industry-vetted business degree to compete in today's workforce. We prepare current and future business leaders for the challenges and opportunities of today's global market through a range of innovative academic programs, executive education programs, and strategic business partnerships and international alliances. Ranked among the top 100 undergraduate business school programs, part-time MBA programs, and online Executive MBA programs by U.S. News & World Report, the School of Business is accredited in both business and accounting by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) International.
Below are our application deadlines and requirements. To read more about our programs, please visit http://business.gmu.edu/.
Accounting, MS
Requirements
| College Transcripts | Goals Statement | GRE or GMAT | Recommendation Letters | Resume |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 |
College Transcripts: Yes
Goals Statement: Yes
GRE or GMAT: Yes
Recommendation Letters: 2
Resume: Yes
Deadlines
Deadline for Spring 2019:
Not Available for Spring Admit
Deadline for Fall 2019:
Round 1: November 15, 2018
Round 2: February 1, 2019
Round 3: April 1, 2019
Final Deadline: July 1, 2019
Notes
The School of Business reviews applications in Rounds. Complete applications must be submitted by the application deadline dates indicated above. Following the April 1 deadline, there is no guarantee that you will receive a decision as decisions will be made on a space available basis.
Early application is encouraged as enrollment is limited and qualified applicants are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.
This program accepts applications on a space-available basis after the deadline.
Business Administration, MBA
Requirements
| College Transcripts | Goals Statement | GRE or GMAT | Recommendation Letters | Resume |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 |
College Transcripts: Yes
Goals Statement: Yes
GRE or GMAT: Yes
Recommendation Letters: 2
Resume: Yes
Deadlines
Deadline for Spring 2019:
Not Available for Spring Admit
Deadline for Fall 2019:
Round 1: November 15, 2018
Round 2: February 1, 2019
Round 3: April 1, 2019
Final Deadline: July 1, 2019
Notes
Waivers Possible, visit here for MSA and here for MBA for additional information.
*We highly encourage international applicants to apply by February 1.
The School of Business reviews applications in Rounds. Complete applications must be submitted by the application deadline dates indicated above. Following the April 1 deadline, there is no guarantee that you will receive a decision as decisions will be made on a space available basis.
Early application is encouraged as enrollment is limited and qualified applicants are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.
This program accepts applications on a space-available basis after the deadline.
Business Analytics, CERG
Requirements
| College Transcripts | Goals Statement | GRE or GMAT | Recommendation Letters | Resume |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 |
College Transcripts: Yes
Goals Statement: Yes
GRE or GMAT: No
Recommendation Letters: 0
Resume: Yes
Deadlines
Deadline for Spring 2019:
Standard Deadline: January 9, 2019
Deadline for Fall 2019:
Standard Deadline: April 1, 2019
Final Deadline: July 1, 2019
Notes
*We highly encourage international applicants to apply by February 1.
The School of Business reviews applications in Rounds. Complete applications must be submitted by the application deadline dates indicated above. Following the April 1 deadline, there is no guarantee that you will receive a decision as decisions will be made on a space available basis.
Early application is encouraged as enrollment is limited and qualified applicants are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.
Executive MBA, MBA
Requirements
| College Transcripts | Goals Statement | GRE or GMAT | Recommendation Letters | Resume |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 |
College Transcripts: Yes
Goals Statement: Yes
GRE or GMAT: No
Recommendation Letters: 2
Resume: Yes
Deadlines
Deadline for Spring 2019:
Not Available for Spring Admit
Deadline for Fall 2019:
Not Available for Fall Admit
This program will return in Spring 2020
Notes
We reserve the right to request applicants to take a GMAT or GRE exam if we cannot find evidence of success in undergraduate or graduate quantitative course work.
*We highly encourage international applicants to apply by February 1.
The School of Business reviews applications in Rounds. Complete applications must be submitted by the application deadline dates indicated above. Following the April 1 deadline, there is no guarantee that you will receive a decision as decisions will be made on a space available basis.
Early application is encouraged as enrollment is limited and qualified applicants are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.
This program accepts applications on a space-available basis after the deadline.
Forensic Accounting, CERG
Requirements
| College Transcripts | Goals Statement | GRE or GMAT | Recommendation Letters | Resume |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 |
College Transcripts: Yes
Goals Statement: Yes
GRE or GMAT: No
Recommendation Letters: 0
Resume: Yes
Deadlines
Deadline for Spring 2019:
Standard Deadline: January 9, 2019
Deadline for Fall 2019:
Standard Deadline: April 1, 2019
Final Deadline: July 1, 2019
Notes
*We highly encourage international applicants to apply by February 1.
The School of Business reviews applications in Rounds. Complete applications must be submitted by the application deadline dates indicated above. Following the April 1 deadline, there is no guarantee that you will receive a decision as decisions will be made on a space available basis.
Early application is encouraged as enrollment is limited and qualified applicants are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.
This program accepts applications on a space-available basis after the deadline.
Government Accounting - CERG
Requirements
| College Transcripts | Goals Statement | GRE or GMAT | Recommendation Letters | Resume |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 |
College Transcripts: Yes
Goals Statement: Yes
GRE or GMAT: No
Recommendation Letters: 0
Resume: Yes
Deadlines
Deadline for Fall 2019:
Standard Deadline: April 1, 2019
Final Deadline: July 1, 2019
Notes
This program accepts applications on a space-available basis after the deadline.
Management of Secure Information Systems, MS
Requirements
| College Transcripts | Goals Statement | GRE or GMAT | Recommendation Letters | Resume |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 |
College Transcripts: Yes
Goals Statement: Yes
GRE or GMAT: No
Recommendation Letters: 2
Resume: Yes
Deadlines
Deadline for Spring 2019:
**Enrollment for the MS in Management of Secure Information Systems is closed for January 2019. Seats are still available in the MS in Technology Management. Please inquire at 703-993-8006.**
Deadline for Fall 2019:
Not Available for Fall Admit
Notes
We reserve the right to request applicants to take a GMAT or GRE exam if we cannot find evidence of success in undergraduate or graduate quantitative course work.
This program accepts applications on a space-available basis after the deadline.
Management, MS
Requirements
| College Transcripts | Goals Statement | GRE or GMAT | Recommendation Letters | Resume |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 |
College Transcripts: Yes
Goals Statement: Yes
GRE or GMAT: Yes
Recommendation Letters: 2
Resume: Yes
Deadlines
Deadline for Spring 2019:
Not Available for Spring Admit
Deadline for Fall 2019:
Round 1: November 15, 2018
Round 2: February 1, 2019*
Round 3: April 1, 2019
Final Deadline: July 1, 2019
Notes
Test waivers possible, visit here for additional information.
*We highly encourage international applicants to apply by February 1.
The School of Business reviews applications in Rounds. Complete applications must be submitted by the application deadline dates indicated above. Following the April 1 deadline, there is no guarantee that you will receive a decision as decisions will be made on a space available basis.
Early application is encouraged as enrollment is limited and qualified applicants are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.
This program accepts applications on a space-available basis after the deadline.
Real Estate Development, MS
Requirements
| College Transcripts | Goals Statement | GRE or GMAT | Recommendation Letters | Resume |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 |
College Transcripts: Yes
Goals Statement: Yes
GRE or GMAT: No
Recommendation Letters: 2
Resume: Yes
Deadlines
Deadline for Spring 2019:
Standard Deadline: January 9, 2019
Deadline for Fall 2019:
Round 1: November 15, 2018
Round 2: February 1, 2019*
Round 3: April 1, 2019
Final Deadline: July 15, 2019
Notes
*We highly encourage international applicants to apply by February 1.
The School of Business reviews applications in Rounds. Complete applications must be submitted by the application deadline dates indicated above. Following the April 1 deadline, there is no guarantee that you will receive a decision as decisions will be made on a space available basis.
Early application is encouraged as enrollment is limited and qualified applicants are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.
This program accepts applications on a space-available basis after the deadline.
Technology Management, MS
Requirements
| College Transcripts | Goals Statement | GRE or GMAT | Recommendation Letters | Resume |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 |
College Transcripts: Yes
Goals Statement: Yes
GRE or GMAT: No
Recommendation Letters: 2
Resume: Yes
Deadlines
Deadline for Spring 2019:
Standard Deadline: January 9, 2019
Deadline for Fall 2019:
Not Available for Fall Admit
Notes
We reserve the right to request applicants to take a GMAT or GRE exam if we cannot find evidence of success in undergraduate or graduate quantitative course work.
This program accepts applications on a space-available basis after the deadline.