Global MBA Application Requirements

• The Global MBA Program is exclusively for sponsored applicants. Applicants should submit a signed sponsorship application prior to or along with the application.
• Applicants are typically from large, internationally recognized companies; however, we welcome applicants from companies of all sizes.
• Applicants who will lead a family business, as well as, established entrepreneurs and professionals, like lawyers and doctors, are also encouraged to apply.
• If an applicant’s sponsor will guarantee sponsorship only after the applicant is granted admission, the applicant must submit an explanation in writing. If admitted, the sponsor must submit a sponsorship application within two weeks of the date of the admission offer.
• Please upload your Sponsorship Application in the Additional Information section of the online application or send to Global MBA Admissions at rossgmba@umich.edu.

• Please upload one-page resume with up-to-date educational information and professional experience. You may also include service activities, honors you’ve received, accomplishments, language skills, licenses, and personal interests. 

• The equivalent of a US bachelor's degree from an accredited institution is required.
• Applicants with a three-year bachelor degree are eligible if the degree is earned in a country where three-year degree is a standard bachelor degree.
• Official transcripts of all of your undergraduate and post-graduate degrees should be submitted.
• The transcripts should show the degree conferred, the date it was conferred, years of attendance, all courses taken, and grade for each course.
• If the transcript does not show the date and conferral of the degree, submit a copy of your diploma or other official document that does.
• If the original language of the academic record and diploma is not English, an English translation certified by the issuing institution must accompany the original document. The translation should be literal rather than interpretive.
• Official transcripts are required by the application deadline so initiate the request with the institution early in the application process.
• Transcripts in an envelope sealed by the issuing institution should be submitted to:

Global MBA Program
University of Michigan Ross School of Business
701 Tappan, K2520
Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109-1234

• Official transcripts may also be submitted electronically from the issuing institution, if available, to Global MBA Admissions at rossgmba@umich.edu.

• We accept both GMAT and GRE for managerial aptitude assessment.
• Ross' GRE reporting code is 1839. There is no code required for the GMAT. Request GMAC to send your score report to the University of Michigan.
• Scores for both GMAT and GRE are valid for five years from the date you took the test to the date of the application deadline.
• We encourage you to request ETS or GMAC to release your results to the Ross School before submitting your application.
• If you have taken tests more than once, we will use your highest total score and the corresponding breakout scores in evaluating your qualification. We do not mix and match scores.
• Applicants wanting to strengthen their application with improved scores may take additional tests through December 31, 2017. Please inform the Global MBA Office of future test dates at rossgmba@umich.edu. For tests taken by December 31, your application will be held until the results are reported to the University.

• If your native language is not English, you must demonstrate competency in English by taking the TOEFL or PTE (Pearson Test of English).
• Applicants who have completed an undergraduate degree from an accredited institution where the sole language of instruction was English are exempt from the requirement. Those who have worked in the U.S. full-time for two or more years in the past five years are also exempt from the requirement.
• For the TOEFL, we require the internet-based test (iBT) version of the exam. Ross’ TOEFL score reporting code is 1839.
• Extended round applicants must take the TOEFL by December 20, 2017 to ensure the University receives official results by the application deadline.
• PTE scores should be sent electronically to the University of Michigan. Select “University of Michigan – Ann Arbor” as the recipient.
• We encourage applicants to take TOEFL. However, if you have already taken IELTS and scored 7.0 or higher, we will accept your official IELTS results. IELTS 6.5 or lower are not accepted. Those scoring 7.0 or higher should request the testing agency to submit your official report to:

Global MBA Program
University of Michigan Ross School of Business
701 Tappan, K2520
Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109-1234

• Scores for all English proficiency exams are valid for two years from the date you took the test to the date of the application deadline.
• We encourage you to request the testing agency to release your results to the Ross School before submitting your application.
• If you have taken tests more than once, we will use your highest total score and the corresponding breakout scores in evaluating your application. We do not mix and match scores.
• Applicants wanting to strengthen their application with improved scores may take additional tests through December 20, 2017. Please inform the Global MBA Office of future test dates at rossgmba@umich.edu. For tests taken by December 20, your application will be held until the results are reported to the University.

• Essay responses should be individually uploaded in the online application. Responses should be limited to the word maximums indicated.
• Complete both required essays:
  • What is your desired career path and how can the Ross Global MBA help you achieve your goals? (up to 400 words)
  • What are you most proud of outside of your professional life? How does it shape who you are today? (up to 300 words)
• Optional Statement
  If there is any information not addressed elsewhere in your application like employment gaps or academic issues, you may describe them. Feel free to use bullet points where appropriate.

• One recommendation letter is required and must be submitted online by your recommender.
• Select a recommender who can discuss your professional performance and work style. A current or former supervisor is an ideal choice. Other alternatives include a client, project manager, or professional mentor.
• Once you register your recommender on the online application, an email will be sent to the recommender with instructions on how to access the recommendation form and submit it electronically.
• For your information, below are the questions the recommender will be asked to respond to on your behalf:
  • Please provide a brief description of your interaction with the applicant and, if applicable, the applicant's role in your organization.
  • How does the performance of the applicant compare to that of other well-qualified individuals in similar roles? (For example, what are the applicant's principal strengths?) 
• In addition to these questions, the recommender will be asked to complete a ratings form which will also be submitted online as part of the process. 

• Applicant’s qualifications will be assessed through two interviews; one interview focusing on the applicant’s managerial abilities and potential, and the other focusing on English proficiency.
• Interviews are conducted in-person, by video-conference, or telephone call.
• Interviews are typically arranged upon receipt of an application, but may be conducted at a mutually agreed to time and location such as information sessions, MBA fairs, or in program offices in Ann Arbor, Seoul, or Tokyo.
• In-person interviews for those applying in the Regular round are tentatively scheduled in Tokyo December 3 – 5 and in Seoul December 7 – 9. Applicants in other locations will be interviewed via Skype in early December. 

• Nonrefundable U.S. $200 application fee.

• If you reapply within one year of your original application, you can submit an abridged application as follows:
• Complete on-line application and pay the application fee.
• Submit an updated resume.
• Submit a letter to update us on your achievements and goals since your original application. Please upload the letter with your updated resume.
• If you retook the GMAT, GRE or TOEFL, request the testing agency to send your updated results. You do not need to submit new score reports unless your scores are expired.
• You do not need to resubmit transcripts.
• Answer one or more of our current essay questions (optional)
• Submit a recommendation letter (optional)

You may choose your original recommender, but the recommender must complete a new recommendation that reflects your performance and achievements since your original application was submitted.

• If you reapply after more than one year from your original application, you will need to submit a completely new application.