WKU MBA Admissions Requirements
Admission Requirements
The admission process for the MBA program at Western Kentucky University involves the following steps and requirements1:
- Completion of Graduate Studies admission application and a current resume with two references listed.
- Applicants seeking admission must meet at least one of the following criteria:
- Minimum undergraduate overall grade point average of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale and at least 3 years of professional experience, OR
- An undergraduate degree in a business discipline from an AACSB-accredited program with a minimum GPA of 3.25.
Applicants who earned an undergraduate degree in a business discipline from an AACSB-accredited program with a minimum GPA of 3.0, and have some work experience (including internships) but who do not meet the full work experience requirement may apply for conditional admission. Conditionally admitted students must achieve a GPA of 3.0 or higher in their first 12 credit hours to gain full admission. Those who fail to meet this GPA requirement will be dismissed from the program.
1 These minimum requirements establish eligibility for admission, but do not guarantee
acceptance.
WKU MBA has a Rolling Admissions Process
Once we receive your Graduate Application, resume, and transcripts, we will process your application in approx. 5 days. We cannot process your application until you have furnished ALL of the information above required for admission to the WKU MBA program. This includes your official transcripts.
If you are interested in earning an MBA from WKU, apply today.
Application Forms:
Domestic (US) students
Fill out an Online Admission Application
Important Notice for International Student Applicants:
International students have a different application process due to international student admissions requiring additional coordination and interpretation of materials which are often in a foreign language. Admission deadlines are also earlier for this reason. Visit the Office of Graduate Studies website for TOEFL and language information.
The MBA program at WKU is offered 100% online. This program does not qualify for student visas. For further details, please refer to the graduate catalog section for clear information regarding eligibility requirements.
Mail the International Student Graduate Application (PDF) to the Office of Graduate Studies
- 270-745-2854
- GFCB.gradhelp@wku.edu
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