Graduate/Professional Program Overview
Master of Business Administration
MBA Admissions
Students who have completed a four-year undergraduate degree in any discipline, from a regionally accredited (or equivalent international) institution, are welcome to apply to IU MBA Columbus.
Your application to the program will consist of several items:
- A completed online application
- (OPTIONAL) Scores from the Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT) or Graduate Record Examination (GRE) taken within the past five years. Have your scores sent to IU Columbus, school code 065-BW-28
- Official transcripts from any institution of higher education at which you have studied, even if you did not earn a degree
- Current resume
- A 500-word essay based on one of three topics we provide
- Contact info of 1-2 people to provide an online evaluation (recommendation)
- An interview may be requested
- A non-refundable application fee
NOTE: Some international students may have additional requirements; visit the International Students website for details.
Application Documents
Visit the IU MBA Columbus website for current application instructions and deadlines.
Application Deadlines
IU MBA Columbus starts new student cohorts every fall. Application deadlines for fall admission are April 1 for international students and May 1 for all other MBA applicants.
What We Look For
- Academic Performance: GPA and GMAT/GRE scores (if submitted). The GMAT/GRE scores are optional, but applicants with a low GPA are encouraged to submit test scores as evidence of academic performance potential.
- Written Communication: Your essay and resume will serve as examples of your ability to communicate effectively in writing.
- Years of experience: There is no minimum requirement for years of experience. The program recognizes that as work experience increases, so does a student's capacity to contribute to classroom discussion. A student's potential for making associations between newly acquired and accumulated knowledge also increases.
- Community Involvement: The MBA program is highly integrated into the community and it seeks applicants with histories and potential for community involvement.
Contact Information
IU MBA Columbus
Arvin Center for Graduate Business and Executive Education
Indiana University Columbus
4601 Central Avenue
Columbus, IN 47203
812.348.7202 or 812.348.7273
iumbacol@iu.edu
