Admissions Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution or equivalent.
- Proficiency in and access to Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
- Strong written and oral communication and quantitative skills.
- Completed application materials. Select the institution in which you choose to enroll: Bluffton University | Canadian Mennonite University | Eastern Mennonite University | Goshen College
In determining admission into the program, we look at the overall strength of academic preparation and current and past managerial and leadership responsibilities.
Technical Requirements
Any computer or laptop purchased in the past three years will meet the minimum specs.
Specific Details
- Operating System: Windows 7 or 8; or Mac OS X Version 10.8 (Mountain Lion). Version 10.10 encouraged.
- Processor Minimum: Dual-core processor at 2gHz; Recommended: Intel Core i5 or i7, or equivalent.
- RAM: 4 GB or more recommended.
- Webcam and noise-cancelling headset or ear buds.
- Microsoft Office software:
- MS Office (including MS Word, PowerPoint, & Publisher) preferable Office 2010 or 2013.
- For MAC users, Office 2008 or 2011 are sufficient.
- Broadband/high speed Internet access: A corporate office or hospital internet system is sufficient for speed, however firewalls might prevent the student from accessing certain software such as Moodle. Recommended home-based Internet services are DSL or cable (ideal). Satellite or cellular-based services are not recommended especially for videoconferencing. Satellite can work for accessing Moodle and forum discussions.
- Optimal Zoom videoconferencing: 600kbps/1.2Mbps (up/down) for HQ video. For gallery view: 1.5Mbps/1.5Mbps (up/down).
TOEFL
Applicants whose native language is not English must submit scores for either the TOEFL or IELTS test. We require a score of 550 on the paper TOEFL for admission into the program.
A paper-based TOEFL score of 550 is equivalent to:
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Application Timeline
Application are accepted at any time, but should be submitted by June 30 for a fall entry into the program.
Admission Criteria
Persons applying to the MBA program should meet the following requirements:
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution with a 3.0 GPA.
2 years of work experience or alternative work experiences, such as a business-related undergraduate degree or other graduate degrees or studies.
For non-native English speakers, a TOEFL score of at least 550 (paper based) or equivalent is required.
Application Process
A completed application includes:
A completed EMU MBA online application.
A non-refundable application fee of $50.
Official transcript(s) from each college or university attended.
Two letters of recommendation, including one from an employer.
An interview with the MBA director.
An MBA admissions committee composed of program faculty makes the final admission decision.
You can contact Joanna Greenawalt, Recruitment Specialist, for more information.