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Admission is competitive with a limited cohort size. Applicants are ranked by a committee and admission awarded to applicants of the highest rank until all positions are filled. Alternates are selected to fill positions vacated before the beginning of the MBA Business Foundations course in August. Minimum requirements for admission in full standing include:
A bachelor's degree in any field from a regionally accredited institution.
A GPA in excess of 3.0 on the most recent 60 semester hours of course work.
A GMAT score that indicates sufficient preparation for a rigorous graduate business program.
For international applicants, a minimum TOEFL score of 600.
Two acceptable letters of recommendation. No specific form is required, but letters should address academic accomplishments, intellectual abilities, and relevant experience when possible.
Completion of prerequisite course work:
Introduction to Accounting Principles I
Introduction to Accounting Principles II
Advanced Statistics
Business Finance
Marketing Principles
Principles of Management
Submission of current resume.
Submission of Statement of Purpose (see below).
Often the résumé, transcripts, and GMAT scores fail to capture important characteristics that the individual offers for the program. The Statement of Purpose refers to a short essay in which an applicant reflects on the contribution of the MBA degree to the applicant’s future and the special characteristics that the applicant brings to the MBA program. We are interested in value-added experiences, both from the program to the student and from the individual student to the program. The typed Statement of Purpose (about 400 words) should address the following:
Why have you chosen to pursue the MBA?
How will these studies help you attain your career goals?
These admission requirements are subject to change without notice. Admission is competitive among the pool of applicants.
Send resume, statement of purpose and two letters of recommendation directly to: MBA Program Office
The University of Mississippi
253 Holman Hall
University, MS 38677
