Business Administration and Management -MBA Master’s program at Boston University

Students in our Professional Evening MBA program (PEMBA) are ambitious, to say the least.

Admission to the Questrom PEMBA program is growing and competitive. Students here are dynamic, eager learners, ready to take on an MBA program that will transform them into the leader they want to be.

The Graduate Admissions Committee considers the whole picture when reviewing applicants. We look at professional background, leadership skills, academic credentials, and diversity. We seek candidates who are team-oriented, who are prone to collaboration, and who consider themselves global citizens. Our goal: to create a class rich in ideas, cultures, and life experiences, so you expand your outlook and gain new insights.

The Questrom admissions committee interviews a significant number of applicants for our portfolio of graduate programs. The interview is an evaluative component of the application process and is conducted by a member of the admissions team. Throughout the year, invitational interviews will be offered on-campus, virtually, and in select off-campus locations.

The Professional Evening MBA is a rigorous program that requires both academic and quantitative aptitude. We are not requiring a GMAT or GRE score for candidates who Professional Evening MBA for 2023 2024 entry. You will not be penalized in the application review process if you choose not to submit a GMAT GRE test score. If you feel that you do not have sufficient evidence in your previous coursework that demonstrates your true academic and quantitative aptitude, you may want to consider submitting a GMAT or GRE score to enhance your application. · The admissions committee may, in rare cases, still ask you to submit a GMAT or GRE score to aid in evaluating your candidacy for the Professional Evening MBA program.

In addition, we will waive the application fee for those who are members or alumni of the following programs:.

Your CAS ID can be found at the top right of the online application. prior to receiving these instructions. We are unable to offer application fee refunds.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, your application fee waiver may take a few business days to process. As such, we encourage you to application fee waiver request as soon as you have started your application. that deadline as long as you application within 48 hours of receiving your waiver code.You must waiver request before you application in order for the fee waiver to be applied.Please note: If you have been approved for an application fee waiver and are applying to one of our dual degree programs, the application fee waiver will be applied to your Questrom application only. You will still need to pay the required application fee for the other school at BU to which you are applying.

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GMAT Results or GRE Results We are not requiring a GMAT or GRE score for candidates who Professional Evening MBA for 2022 2023 entry.

The admissions committee may, in rare cases, still ask you to submit a GMAT or GRE score to aid in evaluating your candidacy for the Professional Evening MBA program. The Boston University Questrom School of Business Graduate Admissions Committee conducts a rigorous and holistic review of each application. Boston University does not require official transcripts with the submission of an application. Should a student decide to enroll at Boston University Questrom School of Business, official transcripts must be submitted and verified prior to the point of matriculation. We are an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution.

In order to get to know you on a personal level, applicants to our full-time and part-time MBA programs are required to complete either three short video essays OR one written essay during the application process. Because everyone expresses themselves in different ways, the choice is yours.

If you have any additional information to bring to the attention of the Admissions Committee, you may address it in an optional essay of no than 250 words. Acceptable topics for the optional essay include gaps in post-college work experience, choice of recommenders, and concerns academic test performance. If you plan to retake any admissions tests (GMAT or GRE TOEFL, IELTS or PTE), please provide the date of your scheduled test here.

The Professional Evening MBA is a rigorous program that requires both academic and quantitative aptitude. We are not requiring a GMAT or GRE score for candidates who Professional Evening MBA for 2022 2023 entry. You will not be penalized in the application review process if you choose not to submit a GMAT GRE test score. Things to consider:.

If you feel that you do not have sufficient evidence in your previous coursework that demonstrates your true academic and quantitative aptitude, you may want to consider submitting a GMAT or GRE score to enhance your application.

The admissions committee may, in rare cases, still ask you to submit a GMAT or GRE score to aid in evaluating your candidacy for the Professional Evening MBA program.

If you have earned a three-year degree that is the equivalent of a four-year degree in the US, it will be accepted in the admissions process. For example, if you earned a three-year degree in India, your degree will qualify you to be considered for admission.

Permanent residents should submit a copy (front and back) of their permanent resident card. International students who are looking to study in the Professional Evening MBA program must have a visa that allows them to do so, such as an employer-sponsored working visa.

The following tuition, fees, and other expenses have been established at Boston University Questrom School of Business for the 2022-2023 academic year. These numbers are expected to be updated to reflect the 2023-2024 academic year in late March of 2023.

This tuition assumes 16 credits over the course of the 2022-2023 academic year.

Massachusetts law requires all students who carry at least 75 percent of the full-time curriculum to have medical insurance. The cost of BU Medical Insurance for the 2022-2023 academic year is$3,235.

For those starting the Professional Evening MBA (PEMBA) program, we are happy to announce that we now offer merit-based scholarships to select candidates.

Boston University Questrom School of Business now offers merit-based scholarships for select Professional Evening MBA students. Scholarships typically range between $5,000 and $10,000 and are given as one-time, non-renewable awards to be applied toward tuition only.

Awards will be dispersed evenly between the first two semesters (fall and spring only). A separate application for scholarship consideration is not needed, and the Admissions Committee considers all admitted Professional Evening MBA candidates for scholarship during the admission process.

Students are eligible to borrow up to $20,500 per academic year.

Complete the 2022-2023 Federal Unsubsidized Loan Application. First time BU applicants may be asked to provide their SSN through secure email.

Submit the Master Promissory Note (MPN) and Entrance Counseling for your loan (first time BU borrowers only).

The Graduate PLUS MPN is specifically for the Graduate PLUS Loan and not the unsubsidized loan.

For students starting their program in Fall 2024, you must complete the 23-24 FAFSA which will be available October 1, 2022. You must also complete the 2023-2024 Federal Unsubsidized Direct loan application which will also be available October 2022.

For students who need financing beyond what is available through the federal student loan programs or choose not to borrow a federal loan, we offer a list of recommended loans and lenders here. A co-signer with a strong credit history will increase your chances of being approved for an alternative supplemental loan.

The Ritchie-Jennings Memorial Scholarship Program is available to students who are studying accounting, business administration, finance, or criminal justice. Students must also express an interest in fraud examination or a similar anti-fraud profession in order to be eligible. Applicants must be enrolled in a minimum of 6 semester hours.

The FINCAD women in Finance Scholarship Program offers an annual award of $10,000 to support a woman student of graduate study in the field of finance, particularly relating to the use of derivatives in capital markets and or financial risk management. The scholarship is open to women of any age and citizenship.

Individuals with active duty service since September 11, 2001, may be eligible for this benefit and can apply online at United States Veterans Affairs. The University will contribute up to $2,600 per student per semester (fall, spring, and summer) that will be matched by the Veterans Administration.

Questrom PEMBA students may have a wide variety of stories to tell, but they all share an unstoppable drive to make a difference.

Questrom Professional Evening MBA Incoming Class (September 2022).

We are committed to enrolling qualitatively excellent incoming classes that represent global, ethnic, and demographic diversity. It is our policy to encourage prospective students to consider our management programs regardless of race, color, religious creed, gender, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, age, disability, eligible veteran status or any other category protected by law.

If your application is submitted in its entirety by the required deadline, we aim to release the decision to you in four to six weeks. This precludes our doctoral programs.

Aside from the MBA+ MS in Digital Technology, which is housed solely within Questrom, admission to all other MBA+ Joint Degrees requires separate applications to both Questrom and the appropriate BU school or college associated with the joint degree. Students often apply before or during their first year of law school to begin the MBA program in their second year. In addition, students who are already enrolled in the School of Medicine can apply for the MBA+ MD at various points during their time as a medical student. Those interested in the MBA+JD (3 year accelerated) should Professional Evening MBA program starting in the Fall. While this is a full-time dual degree, the MBA portion is completed with the Professional Evening MBA. We want the admissions process to be as simple and transparent as possible.

No. We are not requiring a GMAT or GRE score for candidates who apply to Professional Evening MBA for 2023 entry. Please note that the Questrom MBA is a rigorous program that requires both academic and quantitative aptitude. If you feel that you do not have sufficient evidence to demonstrate this aptitude, you may want to consider submitting a GMAT or GRE score to enhance your application. The admissions committee may, in rare cases, still ask you to submit a GMAT or GRE score to aid in evaluating your candidacy for the Professional Evening MBA program.

There are no prerequisites for our Professional Evening MBA program. The admissions committee looks for good quantitative skills, leadership and analytical ability, and excellent verbal expression.

We are currently accepting Duolingo scores in addition to TOEFL and IELTS. TOEFL: Minimum scores of 600 on the PBT or 90 on the IBT are recommended. IELTS: Competitive applicants typically score a minimum of 6.5 on each band. PTE: As candidates submit the PTE, we are developing updated standards for our requirements. As new information becomes available, it will be posted here. Duolingo: A minimum score of 110 is recommended. Yes, essay questions and requirements vary by program.

While we know how important it is to have an in-person format, we understand the convenience and flexibility of online coursework. Most of our core courses are offered both in-person and online. Questrom also offers an Online MBA program for those interested in pursuing their MBA entirely online. information this program can be found here.

We have a fall entry term beginning in August, as well as spring entry term beginning in January. Those starting in the fall have the unique option of choosing between paths to complete a part-time MB either cohort or flex. Those enrolling in January will be flex only.

Students in the cohort track share their first year of core coursework with the same small core group of students, allowing them to build a sense of community, teamwork, and camaraderie. Students in this track are required to follow a set curriculum during the first year of the program. After the first year, cohort students have the opportunity to pick their pace, allowing them to continue their studies at their own speed for the remainder of the program. The flex track is great for those who wish to set the pace from the beginning of the program. but have the flexibility to speed the pace up or slow it down based on their other commitments. Most flex students still choose to take two courses at a time for at least part of the program. Courses are available year-round.

Yes, cohorted students follow a set pace and track for the first year in the program.

The Professional Evening MBA is a 55 credit program and takes approximately three to four years to complete, depending on how many classes you choose to take each semester. All PEMBA students have up to six years to complete the degree. PEMBA students may choose to take a temporary leave of absence during the program, but for no longer than two consecutive years.

Most students choose to take two courses at a time during at least part of the program.

Yes, both the Health Sector MBA the Social Impact MBA programs are available to students in our Professional Evening MBA program. You can complete either of these programs through our flex track or cohort track.

Professional Evening MBA students may cross register for elective courses offered at other Boston University Schools and Colleges.

This depends on where you are within the process: Application in Progress: If you have started, but not yet submitted an application, you may not change programs without losing all of your inputted data. The Admission Committee will consider your request and will notify you of the outcome. Please note, you may only be considered for one MBA program per entry term.Enrolled student: Once you have enrolled in a program, changing programs is handled on a case by case basis.

Pending approval, we accept transfer credit for the full-time and part-time MBA programs.

In order to be considered for Advanced Standing, applicants must complete the course waiver section when completing their PEMBA application, and those who are approved will be notified prior to the start of the program.

If the candidate chooses to accept Advanced Standing, they will have the approved class waived, receive a notation on their transcript of receiving a waiver, and therefore reduce the overall credits required for graduation. Ethical Leadership and Leadership Communications courses may not receive advanced standing waivers. Students pursuing the accelerated core track are not eligible for core course waivers.

Students may waive a core PEMBA course if they completed a minimum of two courses with an average GPA of 3.0 or greater in the core course area from an educational institution holding U.S. Regional or AACSB Accreditation. Students may receive advanced standing for up to four core PEMBA courses.

Students may waive AC 711: Financial Reporting and Control only if they have passed Intermediate Accounting 1 (or equivalent) with at least a B+ from an educational institution holding U.S. Regional or AACSB Accreditation.

Students may waive AC711 as a Certified Public Accountant, Chartered Accountant. With evidence of having passed the CPA exam or copy of a CPA or CA license, students may waive out of AC711 Financial Reporting and Control. Professional Evening MBA students can participate in the cohort option, even if they are eligible for course waivers. Usually not. If your reason for entering the United States is to enroll in the full-time MBA program, you will be eligible for a University-sponsored student visa that entitles you to full-time study only. International students who are looking to study in our part-time program must have a visa that allows them to do so, such as an employer-sponsored working visa. In most instances, a student must be matriculated in the Boston University Questrom School of Business in order take courses at Questrom. There are four categories of eligible guest registrants:.

Current graduate students of other schools or colleges within Boston University.

Current MBA students registered at another AACSB accredited institution.

MBA alumnus a from Boston University Questrom School of Business Graduate Program or another AACSB accredited MBA program.

Graduate students at Consortium institutions (Boston College, Brandeis University, Tufts University, and Hebrew College).

After careful consideration, we decided to close the North Campus as of May 2015. As such, we are no longer enrolling any new students at the North Campus.

The program length is 55 credits.

The Federal Direct Stafford Loan is available to U.S. citizens and U.S. permanent residents. The maximum loan eligibility is $20,500 per academic year.

The Graduate Admissions Financial Aid team is here to support you during the admission process.