Admission Requirements

To Apply

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To begin the application process, simply click the application link found in your initial communication from HMS. You will fill out the application form, upload supporting documents, and submit it for final review. There is no application fee.

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Application Deadline

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The application deadline is 2 weeks before the program start date if you are already in the US with a valid visa. Otherwise, the application deadline is 2 months before the program start date. The university reserves the right to stop accepting applications at any time should classes reach capacity.

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Upload the following documents with your application form

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Application Form

• Complete the application form by clicking the personalized application link in your initial communication.

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Goal Statement

• Upload a maximum 2-page goal statement with a self-appraisal of qualifications for the program.​

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Professional Resume

• Upload a professional resume showing your work experience.

***At least 3 years of full-time managerial or professional experience is required for the DBA program.

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Degree Certificates and Transcripts

• Upload all university transcripts even if a degree was not earned. Transcripts from a US university where a degree was earned must show the degree conferral or graduation date. For MSBDA and MSOL admission, a Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution with a minimum GPA of 3.0 is required. For DBA admission, a Master's degree in business or a business-related discipline with a minimum GPA of 3.0 is required. If a degree has not been earned from a US institution, then foreign transcripts must be evaluated by ECE, WES, or Educational Perspectives​

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Two Current Letters of Recommendation

• Upload two current letters of recommendation from professional and/or academic sources. Letters from family members will not be accepted. Letters must be dated and signed.​

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Proof of English Proficiency

• Upload official test results. TOEFL score of 80 IBT; IELTS overall score of 6.5 with no band scores below 6.0; Pearson Test of English (PTE) score of 54; Duolingo English Test (DET) score of 105. Proof of English proficiency is not required if you have studied or worked in the USA.

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Passport

• Individuals already in the USA must also include copies of their visa, most recent I-20, and I-94.

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Bank Statement

• Bank statements showing $32,000 (MSBDA) or $24,000 (DBA) in financial support. Alternate documents include loans or sponsor bank statements with a signed/dated sponsorship letter. Additional amounts will need to be shown for dependents (spouse $5,000, child $3,000).