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Master of Business Administration
advance your career or earn a promotion at one of the fastest growing AACSB Business Schools in the Nation
The dynamic MBA program of Utah Valley University embrace the university's designations as an "Engaged Learning" campus by focusing on practical applications and engaged, team building learning. Students further strengthen their business acumen through case studies, projects, and interactions with organizations and business leader on a regional, national, and international level.
With the help of faculty, students will immerse themselves in all aspects of business management, including accounting, leadership, marketing, economics, ethics, and social responsibility. The MBA program at UVU is now delivered in Orem (Accelerated Day and Part-time Evening courses) and at Thanksgiving Point (Part-time Evening).
Important Application Deadlines
Scholarship Applications — OPEN until July 31st
Graduate Assistantship Applications — OPEN until July 31st
Current Status: Application Remains Open Until Filled
Admissions Process
Admissions Criteria + Online Application + Interview + Final Decision
Learn about the admissions criteria you need to meet before applying, what information you will need to submit a successful application, how to prepare for the interview, and how you will be notified of the final decision. Once you apply, you will have an interview with the Program Manager/Admissions Coordinator and 1-2 faculty members.
Admissions Criteria
Applicants are expected to meet the following criteria:
- Official academic transcripts showing the completion of a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution
- Submission of a current resume and 2 letters of recommendation (professional and educational, preferred)
- Completion of a short essay (500 words – prompt found in application)
- GMAT/GRE Score (waivers are available)
Additional requirements for International Students
- Copy of current passport for applicant and any dependents
- Financial support documents which include the following:
- Bank statement with liquid funds in the amount of full tuition
- Affidavit of Support
- English Language Proficiency Exam Score (TOEFL) of at least 80 or EILTS score of at least 6.5
- International students must complete the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
The MBA program utilizes a rolling admission process. Rolling admission means the students will be notified of a decision within a few weeks of completing and submitting the entire application. This process also means that admission is granted to those that apply first, assuming qualifications are met.
Prerequisite Courses
Management & Tech Management Prerequisites
| Course Prefix and Number | Title | Details |
|---|---|---|
| ACC 2010 | Financial Accounting |
MBA Prep Accounting on MyEducator ACC 3000 can substitute. |
| ACC 2020 | Managerial Accounting | |
| IM 2010 | Excel Proficiency | MBA Prep Excel on MyEducator |
| FIN 3100 | Principles of Finance | MBA Prep Finance on MyEducator |
| MGMT 2340 | Business Statistics | MBA Prep Statistics on MyEducator |
Finance Prerequisites
Includes Management Prerequisites plus:
| Course Prefix and Number | Title | Details |
|---|---|---|
| ECON 2010 | Microeconomics | MBA Prep Economics on MyEducator |
| ECON 2020 | Macroeconomics | |
| MGMT 3345 | Managerial Statistics | **Not available in MyEducator** |
| MGMT 2240 | Business Calculus | MBA Prep on Business Stats MyEducator Can be Substituted with MATH 1100 OR MATH 1210 |
Marketing Prerequisites
Includes Management Prerequisites plus:
| Course Prefix and Number | Title | Details |
|---|---|---|
| ECON 2010 | Microeconomics | MBA Prep Economics MyEducator |
| ECON 2020 | Macroeconomics | |
| MKTG 3600 | Principles of Marketing | MBA Prep Marketing MyEducator |
