MBA Admissions and Checklist

The MBA Program is open to graduates from all disciplines. Students should have a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in the United States, or proof of equivalent training at a foreign university.

Timeline to process applications:

Fall semester

The MBA Committee will meet the week after the March 15 deadline to review the applications. 

Spring semester

The MBA Committee will meet the week after the October 15 deadline to review the applications.

Admission criteria

Admission to the MBA Program requires fulfillment of all of the following:

• A bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in the United States, or proof of equivalent training at a foreign university. The MBA Program is open to graduates from all disciplines.
• A minimum GPA (grade point average) of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale.
• A minimum of two years of professional work experience.
• International candidates must have strong English language communication skills, both written and spoken. International must have a minimum Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of 79 ibt or International English Language Testing System (IELTS) of at least 6.5. The minimum score for Duolingo is 115.
• The GMAT/GRE is not required.

The TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo is waived for students who have completed degree programs conducted in English in the U.S., Canada, the U.K., Australia or New Zealand. International students who are admitted to the program may be required to complete additional courses as recommended by the Intensive English Department upon enrollment.

Application checklist

The Graduate School and the MBA program requires the following information for admission:

Apply online

• Complete an online application form with the required fee. You will need to create an account via the application portal and submit your application to the University.
• Please review the step-by-step requirements for the on the Graduate School Admissions page.

Upload and attach all required documents

• Two letters of recommendation. Once you have submitted names and emails for recommendation, recommendation requests are automatically generated.
• A two-page personal statement describing your background and why getting an MBA would enhance your career/professional goals.
• A copy of your resume.

If your application has been submitted without attachments, these items may be emailed to Christie Chaump at cchaump@unr.edu.

Submit official transcripts*

Send one copy of official transcripts from all college-level course work to:

Graduate Admissions
Graduate School (Mail Stop 0326)
University of Nevada, Reno
Reno, Nevada, 89557

*University of Nevada, Reno graduates do not need to submit a transcript.

International candidates

As an international student, you must submit an acceptable score on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL, or International English Language Testing System (IELTS), or Duolingo.

Minimum score requirements:

• TOEFL: 79 (internet)
• IELTS: 6.5 (academic version)
• Duolingo: 115

The TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo is waived for students who have completed degree programs conducted in English in the U.S., Canada, the U.K., Australia or New Zealand.

For questions about the on-campus MBA application, please email Christie Chaump, Graduate Programs Coordinator, at cchaump@unr.edu.