Admissions

Program Update:

We are no longer accepting Online MBA applications for Fall Semester 2021. Applications are now open for Spring Semester 2022. (Fall Semester 2021 applications remain open for the Full-Time, Executive and Physicians Executive MBA programs.)

Spring 2022 GMAT/GRE Waiver Policy

For the Spring Semester 2022 admissions cycle, the Auburn Online MBA program will waive the GMAT/GRE test score under the following criteria:

Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution and:

2+ years of experience* AND 3.50+ GPA
4+ years of experience* AND 3.25+ GPA
6+ years of experience* AND 3.0+ GPA
8+ years of experience* (This level of experience also qualifies you for the Executive MBA program. Please schedule an appointment to discuss the program options available to you.)
Terminal Degree (Those with a MD or DO degree also qualify for the Physicians Executive MBA program. Please schedule an appointment to discuss the program options available to you.)

*Experience is defined as professional, full-time and post-undergraduate or military experience.

Additional waiver requests may be considered on a case-by-case basis. Waiver requests can be completed online; however, it is advised to schedule an appointment with an admissions advisor in advance of submitting your request.

For Online MBA applicants, a competitive GMAT/GRE test score is required for scholarship consideration.

Important to note: Being granted a GMAT/GRE waiver does not guarantee admission to the program.

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Admission Requirements

Before applying to the MBA Online program, you will be expected to take the GMAT or GRE (the GMAT being the preferred admissions test) unless you meet the waiver criteria above. Auburn MBA programs do not require prerequisite courses. In lieu of prerequisite coursework, we offer a self-study materials and an orientation experience that will allow you to start the program with similar and fresh foundation knowledge. Further details will arrive to accepted students in their admissions information packet.

Application Procedure

1. Register for and take the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) or Graduate Record Exam (GRE).
2. Begin your application by creating an account for the online Graduate School Application.
  - Important: Online MBA applicants should select Distance Program option for programs of study.
3. Upload all required admissions documents to your application, including
  - Current résumé
  - Official transcripts for all colleges and universities attended (including high school AP credits)
  - Minimum of two letters of recommendation from professional references
  - Personal statement
  - GMAT or GRE score (may be waived if you meet criteria above)
4. Auburn MBA Programs staff will base its admissions decision on review of your application. If offered admission, you will receive notification from Auburn MBA Programs and the Auburn Graduate School. You must both accept our offer of admission and pay a $250 confirmation fee to secure a spot in the upcoming class.

Application Deadlines

September 1, 2021—Deadline to apply for Spring Semester 2022
May 1, 2022—Deadline to apply for Fall Semester 2022

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