Admissions

We offer three starts each year, allowing you to begin when it’s right for you: fall (August), spring (January) and summer (May).

Graduate Program Admissions

Admission to our graduate programs is highly competitive with limited enrollment. 

Due to the rolling admissions policy, it is recommended that candidates submit applications early. The candidate’s major and trend in grades, personal achievements and letters of recommendation all affect the admission decision. We are dedicated to social, ethnic, cultural and geographical diversity in our student body.

Admissions Requirements

The following requirements apply to the Online MBA, Master of Human Resource Management, MS in Information Systems Technology, MS in Management and MS in Project Management.

Prerequisites

• Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university
• Strong academic performance
• Demonstrated professional interest in interdisciplinary business studies

Admissions Process

The application process for our programs can be found on our “how to apply” page. All application materials should be sent to the GWSB Graduate Admissions Office.

Application Requirements

To be considered complete, the following must be included in your application:

• Completed online application form
• Application fee (non-refundable)
• Current résumé uploaded through the online application system
• One letter of recommendation from a professional and/or academic reference
• Statement of purpose
  • In no more than 500 words, describe how this program fits into your professional life and your career objectives.

Additional Application Requirements

• Upload official or unofficial copies of your transcripts from all colleges/universities attended, whether or not the program was completed or the credit appears as a transfer credit on another transcript. Admitted students will be required to submit official, sealed transcripts with proof of bachelor’s degree.
• GRE and GMAT scores are not required for this program — however, if you feel that submitting your scores will strengthen your application, you are welcome to submit them. GW School of Business applicants interested in taking either of these exams can take 10% off any Kaplan GMAT or GRE preparation course with discount code GWUSB10.