Executive MBA
Application Process
You’ve always had that spark.
So far, your drive to excel and your willingness to go the extra mile have served you well. But now, you find yourself in search of what’s next — the spark of a new opportunity that can catalyze the next leap in your career. That’s where Robinson’s Executive MBA program comes in. We build a program around a select group of working professionals who are looking to broaden their understanding of business and leverage that knowledge to accelerate their career.
Applications for the EMBA class beginning in fall 2021 are now being accepted. Applications are reviewed and processed as they are received.
Priority Application Deadline: April 2, 2021
General Application Deadline: June 15, 2021
Once your application is received it will be reviewed and you will be contacted if you are chosen for a personal interview. Please note that you do not have to fully complete the application in order to start the process. To be considered for a personal interview simply fill out the biographical information, upload your resume, and click submit. You will be able to add transcripts and remaining required documents after clicking submit.
GMAT TESTING UPDATE!
We are waiving the GMAT/GRE testing requirement for EMBA applicants for fall 2021. If you believe a test will strengthen your application, feel free to submit it.
Contact Melody Paris at mparis@gsu.edu or 404-413-7182 with any questions.
Schedule a Resume Review
The EMBA staff is happy to schedule time with you to review your resume, discuss your potential as an applicant and answer questions about the program. Please contact us at emba@gsu.edu or 404-413-7182 to request a meeting.
Attend an Information Session
Applications ask for basic biographical and educational data. They also contain short questions. These questions are your opportunity to highlight qualities that are relevant to success in a graduate business program but may not be reflected in test scores and past academic records. It is important to answer all questions thoroughly and thoughtfully, as the application is your means of informing us about yourself.
Applications are reviewed on a rolling admissions basis and are accepted until the cohort is full or classes begin.
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- 4-year Bachelor Degree from an accredited university
- Minimum of six years of professional work experience post undergraduate degree
GMAT TESTING UPDATE!
We are waiving the GMAT/GRE testing requirement for EMBA applicants for fall 2021. If you believe a test score from online testing alternatives from either GMAC or ETS will strengthen your application, feel free to submit it.
Applicants who are required to take the GMAT exam should submit those scores to the Robinson College of Business Executive MBA program.
The GMAT test code is QCK-ZW-44.
Several GMAT preparation options are available, such as test prep guides at local bookstores as well as the review courses and software applications at mba.com and ets.org. In addition, Robinson’s Office of Executive Education offers GRE, GMAT and LSAT preparation courses via the Test Prep Academy.
One official copy of the transcript of all college work is required from each institution previously attended. We will accept official transcripts electronically as long as they are sent by the institution directly to mparis@gsu.edu. Please note that you can submit the EMBA application without transcripts or with an unofficial copies that you upload. However, you will be required to submit official copies prior to a final admission decision being rendered.
If your institution doesn’t send the transcripts electronically each transcript must be mailed in an envelope from the institution closed with the institution’s official seal. Transcripts should be forwarded to:
Mailing Address
GSU Buckhead Center
Tower Place 200
3348 Peachtree Rd. NE, Ste. 500
Atlanta, GA 30326
Attn: Melody Paris
Applicants are required to submit a current résumé with the application.
A personal interview is required of all EMBA applicants. Once the EMBA application has been submitted, it will be reviewed by the admissions committee. If an applicant is selected for a personal interview, a representative from the EMBA office will contact him or her to set up a date and time. Currently, all interviews are being scheduled via Zoom. For out-of-state applicants, interviews by phone are acceptable.
You will be required to provide three professional references in the online EMBA application. A short survey requesting feedback about you will be sent by email to your references. We do not require reference letters. However, if you feel a reference letter will strengthen your application you are welcome to email a copy to Melody Paris at mparis@gsu.edu.
The $100 application fee may be submitted via credit card online.
Applications
Applications are reviewed on a rolling admissions basis and are accepted until the cohort is full or classes begin.
International Applicants
International and domestic students follow the same application process. International EMBA applicants are not required to take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS). If an international applicant needs to submit additional paperwork, he/she will be notified by EMBA staff.
Transfer Students
The EMBA program does not accept transfer students.
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