Business Programs with a GMAT Waiver Or MBA without GMAT
Please Note
There are some schools that do not require GMAT scores for their MBA programs.
WHY?
The gold standard for a business school is an accreditation from ‘The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business’. Almost all AACSB schools demand a GMAT Score.
There would be nothing worse than spending two years and tens of thousands of dollars to end up with a degree that is not marketable.
MBA Programs with a GMAT Waiver are listed below:
Unlike several Graduate Programs with a GRE Waiver there are fewer business schools not demanding a GMAT score.
To sum up in order to qualify for a GMAT waiver you must have:
1. A graduate degree.OR
2. A professional degree OR
3.You are joining a dual degree program MBA along with a professional program.OR
4. A substantial relevant work experience showing a rising career.
and along with the above you must have undergraduate grades of 3.2 / 4.0 or above.
In one of my earlier post
MBA Programs that Accept GRE Scores
I have provided names of the business schools accepting GRE along with GMAT.
There are some EMBA or Executive MBA programs not insisting on GMAT score:
Top Executive MBA Programs Uncovered
Here are some schools not requiring GMAT scores.
In order to qualify for GMAT waiver consideration a student must have:
a. An advanced degree (e.g., masters or higher), OR
b. A combination of an undergraduate grade point average of 3.25 or higher AND
c.five years or more of significant managerial experience.
A letter from your supervisor detailing your responsibilities and a personal interview with an MBA program advisor may also be required.
If you believe you qualify for a GMAT waiver, please download and complete the GMAT waiver consideration form and submit it with your application materials
Minimum requirements for a GMAT waiver consideration:
a.. An advanced degree (e.g., masters or higher), OR
b.. A cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher or an undergraduate grade point average of 3.0 in the
last 60 semester or 90 quarter hours, AND
c. At least eight years of full-time professional experience that shows increased responsibility over the
scope of your career.
3. University of Houston - Victoria
The Director of Services will consider, on a case-by-case basis, GMAT waiver requests from applicants who fall into one of the following categories:
The applicant has completed a graduate or professional degree (i.e., a degree beyond a four-year baccalaureate degree) from an accredited college or university; OR
The applicant has a current GRE score (less than 5 years old) of 900 or higher (verbal and quantitative sections combined); OR
The applicant (i) has an undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher AND (ii) has at least two years of relevant professional and/or management/supervisory experience AND (iii) writes a letter of application outlining career goals and objectives AND (iv) earns a B or better in QMS 6351 and MGT 6351.
The GMAT Waiver program is designed for domestic students who have significant work experience. Applicants to the MBA program may apply for a waiver of the GMAT requirement if they have three (3) or more years of full-time professional business experience. Applicants to the Accelerated MBA program may apply for a waiver of the GMAT requirement if they have five (5) or more years of full-time professional work experience. The Barney School of Business is looking for experience that demonstrates leadership, supervision and decision-making, along with analytical and problem solving ability that directly affects your company.
If you are an international student applying to the MBA program, the GMAT Waiver requires 3 or more years of significant experience (5 years for Accelerated MBA) in a multi-national corporation that is a member of the Global Fortune 500 group of companies. Please be aware that the waiver requires an in-person interview and that phone interviews are not considered.
GMAT waivers are granted when:
Applicants have earned an advanced terminal degree such as the PhD, MD, or JD from an accredited US institution.
OR
Applicants have met all three of the following:
a. completed a Master’s degree from an accredited U.S. educational institution
b. received an acceptable GRE score (as determined by MBA-PM admissions committee)
c. earned a satisfactory graduate-level grade point average (3.0 out of 4.0 or above)
International Student Admission
Subject to advisor approval, applicants who have earned a graduate degree from an accredited U.S. institution may be exempted from taking the GMAT
M.B.A. applicants are eligible for GMAT waivers if they hold any of the following:
- J.D., M.D. or Ph.D.
- Previous M.B.A. degree from an AACSB accredited institution
- M.S. in a business related field (HR, Finance, IS, Marketing, Management, etc.) with five or more years of work experience
- OR…M.B.A. applicants who satisfy the exact criteria for the M.B.A. Alternate Route Admission Program with ten or more years of full-time managerial work experience.
7. University of Wisconsin - Parkside
The GMAT requirement may be waived under one or more of the following circumstances:
The applicant has a cumulative undergraduate GPA >= 3.2 and evidence of quantitative skills.
The applicant has completed an advanced degree (master’s level or higher).
The applicant has a cumulative undergraduate GPA >= 2.75 (or 2.90 in the last 60 credits) and has fulfilled at least 7 of the MBA foundation requirements with a GPA in those courses >= 3.2.
The applicant has a cumulative undergraduate GPA >= 2.75 (or 2.90 in the last 60 credits) and has a qualifying professional certification. Some examples are:
Certified Financial Analyst (CFA)
Certified Financial Planner (CFP)
Certified Management Accountant (CMA)
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Project Management Professional (PMP)
A written request for a waiver will be evaluated by the MBA Admissions Committee. This written request must accompany the application packet. Letters of recommendation, work history, evidence of quantitative skills, and professional certifications will be used by the committee in order to make the decision.
The GMAT is also required unless you can waive due to an approved articulation or joint program. Applicants with advanced degrees may petition the Director of Admission for a GMAT waiver consideration.
GMAT Test Requirements
For candidates who have already earned a graduate degree, the GMAT requirement is waived.
For candidates whose professional work experience has been assessed at 4 to 8 years, official GMAT test scores are required.
For candidates whose professional work experience has been assessed at 9 to 14 years and have an undergraduate degree cumulative grade point average of 2.70/4.00 or higher, the GMAT requirement is waived.
For candidates whose professional work experience has been assessed at 15 or more years, the GMAT requirement is waived.
10. Frostburg State University
GMAT Waiver/Substitution Opportunities
● You may substitute the Graduate Record Exam (GRE) in place of the GMAT and your scores will be converted to equivalent GMAT scores based on percentile distributions.
● If your undergraduate grade point average is 3.25 or higher (based on a 4.0 scale) and you have a minimum of two years of relevant work experience you may waive the GMAT requirement.
If you do not meet either of the above requirements, you may be provisionally accepted to the MBA program based on the recommendation of the Graduate Coordinator and the FSU Business Graduate Policy Committee. Students admitted on a provisional basis will be reviewed after taking 12 credits and must attain a grade of “B” or better in all courses.
11.Oklahoma City University
Candidates who may request a GMAT waiver are:
(A) Those candidates who hold the following graduate degrees from an accredited college or university with an overall grade point average of 3.0 or better (or the equivalent of a “B-” average under the system used by that institution) or provide evidence of practicing in good standing:
A medical degree,
A law degree,
A masters or doctoral degree in an academic discipline that included a significant quantitative, engineering, mathematics, or statistics component,
Any other quantitatively based graduate degree that the Graduate Studies Committee believes has adequately prepared the candidate for rigorous, quantitatively-based graduate-level work.
(B) Those candidates who can substantiate for the Graduate Studies Committee through written documentation that the combination of their academic and professional experience makes them adequately prepared for success in a quantitatively- rigorous M.B.A. Program.
(C) In locations where the GMAT is not available, a combined quantitative and verbal GRE score of 1000 (other accepted graduate admissions tests may be accepted in lieu of the GMAT for specific international sites where cohort programs are offered) will be considered in combination with other candidate information.
(D) Admission to OCU Law School for Joint M.B.A./JD program
12. Western Michigan University
GMAT Waiver granted if you send any one of the following :
a. Evidence of a prior Graduate Degree from an accredited U.S. university, or
b. Resume and letter requesting GMAT waiver based on at least seven years of significant management experience.
13. Iona College
The GMAT is waived if you have a previous Master’s degree, CPA, J.D., or M.D. You may also qualify for a GMAT waiver if you have significant business experience; and your bachelors degree is older than seven years; and you have been working steadily and progressively since earning your bachelors (see graduate catalog p. 23). If your GPA is a 3.2 or greater you can be admitted into the program without the GMAT as a non-matriculated student but the GMAT must be taken within the first 12 credits of the program.
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14. Montclair State University
The GMAT may be waived if you already have earned a terminal degree (such as a Ph.D., M.D., or J.D.), or if you have a MS degree in a quantitative or technical area such as mathematics, engineering, computer science, and so forth.
There are no other exceptions to the GMAT requirement (the GRE can’t be substituted).
15. UC San Diego
Applicants who have completed an M.D. at an accredited U.S. medical school may be eligible for waiver of the GMAT. In addition, applicants who have completed a doctoral degree in a technical, scientific or quantitatively-based discipline at an accredited U.S. institution may also be eligible for waiver of the GMAT requirement. Applicants should consult the admissions office for further information.
16. Loyala University- Chicago
MBA in Health Care Management
A letter requesting a GMAT waiver for applicants with an M.D., J.D., or Ph.D. or 10 years of relevant work experience
17. Western New England College
One of the following must be met :
1. Completion of a graduate degree, master’s or doctorate, from an accredited college or university with
quantitative coursework (six or more credits) averaging a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
2. Acceptable Graduate Record Examination (GRE) score.
3. Currently enrolled in the Western New England College School of Law JD program in good academic standing.
4. Have passed all sections of the Uniform CPA Exam. .
5.Current professional certification (see list below).
Certified Public Accountant (any state),Certified Management Accountant,Certified Network Engineer,Certified Professional Engineer,Certified Integrated Resource Manager,Certified in Production and Inventory Management,Certified Financial Planner,Certified Financial Analyst,Certified in Financial Management,Registered Pharmacist,Project Management Professional,Registered Nurse,Fellow of Society of Actuaries.
6. A minimum of four years of professional experience outlined in a current resume and a written statement of
explanation. The professional experience should meet the following guidelines:
a) Demonstrates steady career progression toward senior levels of management with increasing budgetary responsibilities since earning the bachelor’s degree.
b) Demonstrates professional and academic experience showing preparation for quantitative oriented courses.
18. Governors State University
For GMAT waiver you meet one of the following conditions
(1) an undergraduate GPA of 3.5 or higher (for last 60 hours) from a regionally accredited college or university;
or (2) a graduate degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
Waiver requests from applicants who fall into one of the following categories may be considered
The applicant has completed a graduate or professional degree (i.e., a degree beyond a four-year bachelor’s degree) from an accredited college or university;
or The applicant has an undergraduate GPA of 3.3 or higher from an accredited institution and a responsible progression of professional work experience evidenced by at least five years of leadership at the management or executive level.
GMAT Waiver: Applicants to the John F. Donahue Graduate School of Business who have a minimum of 10 years of successful management experience in business demonstrating a career progression may not need to take the GMAT as part of the application process. Applicants will need to provide a separate statement explaining their career progression and the responsibilities of the management position held at the time of application. That statement should be labeled “Request for GMAT Waiver.”
21. University of Michigan - Dearborn
The following provisions may qualify an applicant to be considered for the GMAT waiver:
An advanced degree (e.g. master’s, doctorate, JD, etc.) in business, economics, law or related field, or in a discipline involving a significant quantitative component (e.g. engineering, science, statistics).
A CPA, CFA, or CMA certification.
A bachelor degree in business with a cumulative GPA of 3.2 or higher completed within the past 5 years from an AACSB-accredited institution
22. Texas A & M University - Commerce
The GMAT/GRE can be waived if UGPA is 3.0 or 3.25 on last 60 hours or above.
*Probationary Admission –Should you not meet the 3.0 (3.25) GPA requirement as outlined above, you will be required to submit a GMAT/GRE score. An acceptable score for the GMAT is 500 with 20 on the verbal portion. Acceptable for the GRE is 1000 (sum of verbal + quantitative).
23. University of New Mexico (Anderson School of Management)
MBA GRE/GMAT Waiver Policy for Admissions Beginning Fall 2009
To qualify for the GMAT/GRE waiver you must have a BBA from an AACSB program and a minimum 3.25 GPA in all upper division coursework. In order to be granted a waiver you must attend Anderson’s writing workshop and must have received a grade of B or better in a calculus course within the last 5 years or complete MGMT 500 in the admission semester.
Not sure if your degree is from an AACSB school?
Here’s the list: http://www.aacsb.edu/accreditation/accreditedmembers.asp
* This pilot policy applies to admissions beginning Fall 2009 and will sunset after the Summer 2011 semester.
24. University of Colorado-Colorado Springs
An applicant who has already earned an advanced degree (e.g. master’s or higher) may petition for a waiver of the GMAT requirement. The GMAT Waiver Petition must be completed and submitted with the application materials. Waivers are not automatic and must be approved by the MBA Admissions Committee.
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