Admissions Requirements

The St. Ambrose MBA program is challenging and admission is selective. The admissions committee strives to build a diverse class so that all students can contribute to and benefit from the educational environment.

The admission decision is based on the following factors: work experience; undergraduate course work and academic achievement; performance on the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT); life experiences; and professional achievements. The expectation is that all candidates will have basic readiness in business concepts and quantitative methods.

Note: Students without a bachelor's degree in a business field are strongly encouraged to prepare themselves for graduate study in business in one or more of the following ways:

• take undergraduate courses (earning grades of "B" or better) in economics, statistics, financial accounting, management, and human resources
• take Pre-MBA Course MBA 503
• directed self-study

If an applicant has any doubt about their readiness in business concepts and quantitative methods, they should contact the MBA Director.

Admission decisions will be made based on a thorough review of all application materials and the case applicants make for themselves.