One Year MBA Admissions

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One-Year MBA

 

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McClelland Hall 210
1130 E. Helen St.
P.O. Box 210108
The University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ 85721-0108

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What We Look For

Candidates seeking to change career function or industry through the MBA and internship experience, to re-enter the workforce at graduation

A completed bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution with a minimum 3.0 GPA

Personal qualities demonstrating leadership potential, initiative, involvement, and integrity

Application Deadlines

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

Application Requirements

A complete application consists of the following items:

  • A completed GradApp application (apply online
  • $90 Application fee
  • Statement of purpose
  • A professional resumé
  • One professional or one academic recommendation
  • One copy of official transcripts* from each university, college or community college attended
  • Official GMAT/GRE scores - waivers available 

* Unofficial versions of your school documents for initial evaluation purposes. If recommended for admission, submission of official school documents will be required. Refer to the UA Graduate College transcript requirements for more information.

Interviews

Upon an initial screening of an applicant's file, the Admissions Committee determines whether a candidate moves on to the next stage of consideration. Those candidates selected for further consideration are contacted to arrange a Zoom interview.

GMAT/GRE Waiver Eligibility

GMAT waiver available for graduates with strong quantitative academic performance or work experience. Your educational background and professional track record can demonstrate analytical readiness, making the GMAT unnecessary for evaluation.

 

International Applicants

The Eller College welcomes the cultural experience and knowledge that international applicants add to the program. In addition to the materials listed in the Application Requirements, international applicants are required to submit the following:

  • An official transcript and an official copy of diploma(s) and/or degree certification, in the original native language and must be accompanied by an officially verified English translation issued by the university or college
  • Financial guarantee*

If you are an international applicant and/or would like to be considered for a scholarship, we encourage you to apply by the first deadline. All international applicants must apply by the noted deadline to be considered for admission.

* Admitted international applicants to the Eller MBA program are required to provide documentation guaranteeing financial support to fund both years of the MBA program and will be required to complete a Financial Guarantee Form. This form will provide the legal document used to process the applicant’s visa application. The Financial Guarantee Form is processed by the University of Arizona Graduate College Visa Office and not by the Eller MBA Program.

School Codes

When requesting official score reports, please use the following:

  • TOEFL:  4832 (The University of Arizona Institution Code)
  • GRE:     4832 (The University of Arizona Institution Code)
  • GMAT:  5ZT-9Z-58 or University of Arizona–MBA, Full-Time