Graduate Admissions

Graduate Admissions

It starts with inspiration and ends with impact. We help with the in-between.

Master’s and doctoral students come to Eller to learn from the acclaimed faculty at the helm of our top-ranked programs and research centers. Come experience collaboration across disciplines—and take your place among tomorrow’s business leaders, data scientists and tech innovators.

The journey begins with the application deadlines and links below:


MBA Admissions

Full-time MBA

Application Deadlines:

  • January 15: Round 3 (International Deadline)
  • March 1: Round 4
  • April 15: Round 5
  • May 30: Round 6
  • June 30: Final Deadline 

    Fall 2024 Application Closed

Fall 2025 applications will open early September. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Scholarships available!

Evening MBA

Application Deadlines:

  • October 20: Round 1 
  • December 15: Round 2
  • February 1: Round 3 
  • April 1: Round 4
  • May 31: Final Deadline

Applications are evaluated on a rolling basis. Once an application is complete, a decision is typically given in 2 – 3 weeks. 

Executive MBA

Application Deadlines:

  • October 20: Round 1 
  • December 15: Round 2
  • February 1: Round 3 
  • April 1: Round 4
  • May 31: Final Deadline

Applications are evaluated on a rolling basis. Once an application is compete, a decision is typically given in 2 – 3 weeks.

 

Online MBA

Application Deadlines:

  • July 26, 2024: Fall A
  • September 21, 2024: Fall B
  • December 21, 2024: Spring A
  • February 17, 2025: Spring B
  • April 19, 2025: Summer A
  • June 7, 2025: Summer B

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MBA matrix

Choosing the right graduate program depends on your career goals, current work situation and personal circumstances.  

Whichever path you choose, a master's degree can be a powerful tool for career advancement and personal growth in the business world. 

Compare Master's Programs


Specialized Master’s Programs Admissions

Master of Accounting

Application Deadlines:

  • October 1: Spring 2025, first round deadline (GA final deadline)
  • December 15: Spring 2025, final deadline
  • January 15: Fall 2025, final deadline for international applicants
  • February 1: Fall 2025, first round deadline (GA final deadline)
  • April 1: Fall 2025, final deadline

Master of Science in Accounting

Application Deadlines:

  • October 1: Spring 2025, first round deadline (GA final deadline)
  • December 15: Spring 2025, final deadline
  • January 15: Fall 2025, final deadline for international applicants
  • February 1: Fall 2025, first round deadline (GA final deadline)
  • April 1: Fall 2025, final deadline

Master of Science in Accounting Online

Start Dates and Application Deadlines:

The Online MSA has six start dates per year. The application deadline is approximately 3 – 4 weeks prior to each start:

  • August 1: Fall 1
  • October 1: Fall 2
  • December 5: Spring 1
  • February 15: Spring 2
  • April 15: Summer 1
  • June 15: Summer 2

 

Master of Science in Business Analytics

Application Deadline:

  • October 20: Round 1 
  • December 15: Round 2
  • February 1: Round 3 + International Student Deadline*
  • April 1: Round 4
  • May 31: Domestic Student Deadline

Master of Science in Cybersecurity Online

Application Deadlines:

  • September 30: Fall B
  • December 16: Spring A
  • February 24: Spring B

Master of Science in Entrepreneurship Online

Application Deadlines:

Currently not accepting applications

Master of Science in Finance

Application Deadlines:

  • October 15: Fall Early Admission Deadline
  • March 1: Fall Admission Initial Deadline
  • May 15: Summer Deadline (for those needing to complete FINPREP)
  • May 31: Fall Admission (International Students)
  • August 1: Fall Admission Final Deadline

Spring '25 & Fall '25 Applications Open


Spring 2025
Spring admittance is a 16-month program only
Must have finance and accounting prerequisites fulfilled for consideration

  • September 27: Spring Admission (International Students)
  • December 15: Spring Admission Final Deadline

Master of Science in Finance Online

Application Deadlines:

Fall 2025

  • December 31 Early Admission
  • July 31: Final Admission

Master of Healthcare Management Online

Application Deadlines:

  • August 1: Fall
  • January 2: Spring

 

Master of Science in Management Information Systems

Application Deadline:

Fall 2025: 
Application opens September 15, 2024.

Application Deadline:
January 15, 2025

Master of Science in Management Information Systems Online

Application Deadlines:

  • September 30: Fall B
  • December 16: Spring A
  • February 24: Spring B

Master of Science in Marketing

Application Deadlines:

  • October 20: Initial Deadline
  • February 14: International Student Deadline
  • June 30: Domestic Student Deadline

The Admissions Committee will review applicatons weekly on Friday's. 


Doctoral Programs Admissions

Program Fall Application Deadline Learn More
PhD in Accounting January 15 Accounting PhD Admissions »
PhD in Economics January 15 Economics PhD Admissions »
PhD in Finance January 15, 2021 for Fall 2021 Admission
The Fall 2020 class is full.
Finance PhD Admissions »
PhD in Management December 15 Management PhD Admissions »
PhD in Management Information Systems January 15 MIS PhD Admissions »
PhD in Marketing January 15 Marketing PhD Admissions »

Dual Degrees

Many Eller students choose to enhance the value of their graduate degree even more by earning a dual degree. In fact, there are 11 available within Eller College disciplines and an additional 19 potential options with other UA graduate programs. Students do need to apply to their second degree program separately. Also, our competitive MBA/MIS Technology Leadership Program has its own application process.

Explore Our Dual Degree Options


For additional information regarding admissions, please contact the appropriate program. Note that admissions deadlines are subject to change.