Business Application Information

To be considered for admission, candidates must have completed a Bachelor’s Degree from a regionally accredited institution.  In addition, the following are required:

• Shenandoah University graduate application and the $30 application fee
• Transcript(s) from ALL post-secondary schools attended from which credit was received
• Optional letter of recommendation
• A 2-3 paged, double-spaced, essay/goal statement describing your aspiration, career goals and reasons for wanting pursue a MBA
• Resume
• Course-by-course academic evaluation from any non-US transcripts
• English language proficiency must be met

The GMAT is not a requirement for admission to the School of Business.

Application documents can be uploaded to your application, emailed to adprocessing@su.edu, or mailed to:

Shenandoah University
Office of Graduate Admissions
1460 University Drive
Winchester, VA 22601

Admission Interview

When your complete application is received, the MBA Program Director evaluates it and determines your eligibility.  If you are found eligible, an interview with the MBA Admissions Committee may be scheduled.  If you cannot come to the interview in person a phone or video-conference interview will be scheduled.

*Applicants requiring an F-1 visa from Shenandoah who apply after the priority deadline will be considered on a case by case basis

View Frequently Asked Questions about the MBA program.

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