University of Massachusetts Dartmouth

GMAT is one of the accepting exams for MBA admission. However, it is not compulsory to qualify GMAT. The GMAT requirement for MBA programme admission consideration at UMass Dartmouth is waived if the applicant proves, to UMass Dartmouth’s satisfaction, any of the following:

• An earned a baccalaureate degree (or the equivalent of a USA baccalaureate degree) in any major/discipline from an accredited college/university with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.00 on a 4.00 scale.
• An earned terminal graduate degree (PhD, MD, JD, DNP, DBA, etc.) from an accredited institution.
• Licensure in the United States as a Certified Public Accountant or Certified Financial Planner. Other certification programs may also qualify for this waiver at the discretion of UMass Dartmouth.
• At least five years of managerial/supervisory work experience. Minimum documentation required:  Letter of recommendation from at least one (1) employer (preferably current employer) and resume which cites months and years of all employment, all employer (s) name (s), all job title (s), and specific description (s) of managerial/supervisory duties.
• An earned Graduate Certificate from the Charlton College of Business at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.30.

UMass Dartmouth admission to the MBA programme is available to qualified candidates who hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education. Candidates must submit the required application materials and application fee to the Graduate School. The minimum graduate admission requirements are:

• An official transcript from all institutions of higher education ever attended is required. The transcript must show dates attended, final grades, and credits earned. Applicants who attended a college/university outside the United States must have their official transcripts translated into English, by a credit evaluation service, showing final GPA scores.
• A minimum GMAT score of 500 is preferred. LSAT or GRE could be substituted for the GMAT exam. 
• Two letters of recommendation: preferably from a faculty member or an employer
• Statement of purpose: a 1-2 page essay describing the applicant’s motivation and goals.
• A Current Resume.
• Candidates whose Bachelor’s degree was not earned in an approved English language country must submit either the TOEFL exam (minimum score of 80 internet-based or 550 paper-based) or IELTS exam (minimum band score of 6.5).

All non-native speakers of English must demonstrate English language proficiency and are required to submit TOEFL (79), IELTS (6.0), Cambridge English B2 First, C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency (176), Duolingo (105), TOEFL Essential (9.0), PTE (53) scores, or ELS 112 level except citizens of Australia, Canada (except Quebec), United Kingdom, Ireland, New Zealand, Guyana, and English-speaking countries of Africa and West Indies.

Aspirants may waive the language score requirement if their secondary institution provides written verification that the means of instruction is in English, they are enrolled in an IB curriculum, attend American School or enrolled in a curriculum that leads to Cambridge International Examinations: IGCSE/O-level and GCE/A level exam.

Check below the admission requirements for UMassD UG courses:

• Academic transcripts 
• $60 application fee
• GED students: a copy of the GED certificate from the state, along with a copy of your GED test record
• Students enrolling in a Visual & Performing Arts programme (excluding Art History): submit a portfolio or complete a music audition

Optional

• SAT/ACT score
• Letter of recommendation from a teacher or school counselor: highly recommended for our most competitive programs, such as nursing, biology, engineering, and psychology
• A personal essay (up to 650 words) that demonstrates qualities of leadership, community service, work experiences and/or other significant interests; this can be completed as part of your Common Application

The university accepts official TOEFL, IELTS, Pearson PTE or Duolingo (if accepted by program) score. Unofficial scores are accepted for admissions application review, once enrolled official scores are required and must be sent by the testing agency (copies/scans not accepted). This is required of any applicant who did not earn a bachelor’s degree or higher degree from an accredited academic institution in the U.S. or accepted English-speaking country. The Duolingo test is not accepted for the following programs: Art Education, Biology/Marine Biology, Luso-Afro-Brazilian Studies & Theory, Marine Science and Technology (MS, PSM, PhD), Nursing (MS, DNP, PhD), Portuguese Studies, Professional Writing and Communication, Psychology (ABA, Clinical, Research), and Public Policy.