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Business Administration: Online M.B.A.

School of Business

Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.): DE
Location(s): Online Learning

Program Overview

The GWSB: Digital Community Online M.B.A. is rooted in our deep sense of institutional
commitment to students and to creating business leaders who are dedicated to the
highest level of ethical and responsible leadership.

GWSB: Digital Community provides its Online M.B.A. students with the best possible
graduate business education. We believe the creation and dissemination of knowledge
is essential for effective management. Our mission is to serve current and future leaders,
managers, and professionals in the global community by offering superior learning
opportunities in business and public management. We engage in research and other
scholarly activities to advance management theory and practice, and provide
professional expertise to businesses, government, and not-for-profit organizations.

Admission Requirements

Admission deadlines:

Fall

  • May 31 - Priority application deadline
  • July 1- Final submission deadline

Spring

  • December 1

Summer

  • February 15 - Priority application deadline
  • April 1 - Final submission deadline

Standardized test scores:

GMAT (Accelerated: institution code QK4-4F-21; Flexible: institution code QK4-4F-28) or GRE (institution code 5246) is required.  May be waived for applicants with seven (7) or more years of professional work experience.

Recommendations required:

Two (2) or more recommendations (academic or professional)

Prior academic records:

Transcripts are required from all colleges and universities attended, whether or not credit was earned, the program was completed, or the credit appears as transfer credit on another transcript.  Unofficial transcripts from all colleges and universities attended should be uploaded to your online application.  Official transcripts are required only of applicants who are offered admission.

International applicants should upload the English-language version of their transcripts or a copy of a credentials evaluation.

Statement of purpose:

Discuss why you have applied for an M.B.A., why you have applied to GW, and how completing an M.B.A. aligns with your short- and long-term career aspirations.  (Limit to 750 words.)
Discuss a person, event, or experience that has significantly shaped your life.  (Limit to 500 words.)
In a separate optional addendum, you may explain any academic inconsistencies, gaps in your work history, or unique circumstances that the admissions committee may question.  There is no word limit, but please be concise.

Additional requirements:

A current resumé is required.

International applicants only:

Please review International Applicant Information carefully for details on required documents and English language requirements.

PLEASE NOTE that the minimum English language test scores required by this program are:

  • Academic IETLS: an overall band score of 7.0 with no individual band score below 6.0; or
  • TOEFL: 600 on paper-based, or 100 on Internet-based

Supporting documents not submitted online should be mailed to:
M.B.A. Admissions – The GW School of Business
The George Washington University
2201 G Street, NW ~ Duquès Hall 550
Washington, DC 20052

Contact for questions:
gwmba@gwu.edu ~ 202.994.1212 ~ 202.994.3571 (fax)
9:00 am – 6:00 pm, Monday through Friday