Business Administration M.B.A.
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Labovitz School of Business & Economics (DSBE)306 - Master of Business Administration
Preferred undergraduate degree in a related discipline
All applicants must have an earned bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university unless applying to the BBA/MBA or BAcc/MBA integrated degree program.
Preferred undergraduate GPA
3
Preferred English language test for admission
No Preferred Test
TOEFL - Total - Score
79
TOEFL - Reading - Score
19
TOEFL - Writing - Score
21
IELTS - Total - Score
6.5
IELTS - Reading - Score
6.5
IELTS - Writing - Score
6.5
Is a Graduate Record Examination (GRE) score used to determine admission to this program?
Yes
Is a Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) score used to determine admission to this program?
Yes
GMAT - Total - Preferred Score
570
GMAT - Total - Preferred Percentile
25
GMAT - Analytical Writing - Preferred Percentile
25
GMAT - Quantitative - Preferred Percentile
25
GMAT - Verbal - Preferred Percentile
25
Description of other application requirements
Applicants submit a current resume, personal statement, and diversity of views and experiences (DOVE) statement. Recommendation letters are not required for most programs but may be requested.
Demonstrated competence, through completion of online UMD business courses, other undergraduate business coursework, or competency tests in:
- mathematics (at the finite mathematics/precalculus level)
- statistics
- accounting
- economics
- financial management
- human resource management
- organizational management
- operations management
- marketing
A GMAT or GRE score is required for some applicants. Details and GMAT waiver options can be found at https://z.umn.edu/MBAfaq .
Applicants whose first language is not English must provide proof of English language proficiency. Visit the English Proficiency Requirements page for details: z.umn.edu/proficiency-reqs .
A new scoring scale has been introduced for the TOEFL exam. Minimum required scores on exams taken on or after January 21, 2026 are as follows:
Overall: 4.5
Reading: 4.5
Writing: 4.5
The exam date should be within two years of the program start date.
Demonstrated competence, through completion of online UMD business courses, other undergraduate business coursework, or competency tests in:
- mathematics (at the finite mathematics/precalculus level)
- statistics
- accounting
- economics
- financial management
- human resource management
- organizational management
- operations management
- marketing
A GMAT or GRE score is required for some applicants. Details and GMAT waiver options can be found at https://z.umn.edu/MBAfaq .
Applicants whose first language is not English must provide proof of English language proficiency. Visit the English Proficiency Requirements page for details: z.umn.edu/proficiency-reqs .
A new scoring scale has been introduced for the TOEFL exam. Minimum required scores on exams taken on or after January 21, 2026 are as follows:
Overall: 4.5
Reading: 4.5
Writing: 4.5
The exam date should be within two years of the program start date.