Graduate Schools Where Applicants Do Not Have to Submit GMAT Scores
Higher Education Articles December 1, 2015Instead of submitting GMAT scores, some schools will require other things, such as on-the-job experience or a certain GPA. Many programs will require a bachelor’s degree.
Types of Schools Not Requiring GMAT Scores
While the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) is usually a requirement for most business degree programs at the master’s degree level, there are many programs that do not require students to submit GMAT scores. A student’s qualifications are sought to be assessed in other ways, including things such as project management or account knowledge, along with quantum of work experience, and grade point average, among other measures. Schools that do not insist on submission of GMAT scores for admission cater to working professionals seeking career advancement into managerial positions.
Other Requirements
In most programs where submission of GMAT scores is not mandatory, incoming students are required to meet a GPA standard of 3.0. Admission criteria require applicants to hold at least a bachelor’s degree from an accredited school, in addition to having a certain number of years of prior work experience ranging between 5-12 years at an executive or management level.
Formats of Programs
Students can complete graduate school MBA programs where submission of GMAT scores is not a requirement in online or on-campus formats, this requirement can vary by school. They usually take 2-3 years to complete traditional on-campus programs, while taking about 18 months to complete online programs where they are allowed to attend lectures at a time and place of their choosing. Students’ participation in periodic residencies abroad or on campus may be necessary or recommended in many MBA programs.
Course Prerequisites
Program coursework in these programs are similar to programs that mandate the submission of GMAT scores by applicants. Program coursework may typically cover topic areas such as:
•Leadership
•Organization
•Macroeconomics
•Business strategy
•Microeconomics
•Accounting
•Marketing
•Global business
•Finance
