How to Apply to the One-Year MBA Program
Getting started with your application is easy and we're here to help. Below is a checklist that will walk you step by step through the process. If you have any questions along the way, please contact the One-Year MBA 91探花s Team at 740-593-2053 or mba@ohio.edu.
Step 1: Online application and transcripts
Start your application
The online graduate student application allows you to create a password-protected account so you can return to the application, enter information, and upload documents at your convenience.
- The application fee is $50 for U.S citizens/permanent residents and $55 for international applicants
- Select application type: Fall, Graduate Degree Application
- Under "Program Selection," choose Campus-Based
Transcripts
Request an official transcript from all institutions of higher education you have attended and arrange for them to be sent to OHIO's Graduate College.
Electronic submission (preferred): Choose 鈥91探花 - Graduate 91探花s鈥 as the recipient and, if needed, input graduate@ohio.edu for the email address.
Mailing address (if electronic submission is not available):
Graduate College
1 91探花
Grosvenor Hall 102
Athens, OH 45701 USA
Transcripts from non-U.S. institutions must be official or registrar-certified and in envelopes sealed by the issuing institution, if possible. Learn more about international transcripts
Step 2: Prepare deliverables
Recommendation Letters
Arrange for three professional or academic references to submit letters of recommendation. Letters of recommendation should include the provider鈥檚 relationship to you and their complete address and contact information, including a clearly identifiable professional email address.
When prompted on the online application, request that your recommenders be contacted through the online application process for electronic submission of their recommendation letters. You鈥檒l need to enter each individual鈥檚 name and email address.
Resume
Upload a current professional resume as an attachment to your online application in the supplemental materials section.
Professional Statement
Your professional statement should include your accomplishments, career goals, objectives, and the value of the MBA degree to achieving your career goals. Please also address any weaknesses in your application materials, such as a low GPA.
Upload this document to your online application in the supplemental materials section. Please limit the length of your statement to no more than two double-spaced pages.
GMAT/GRE Scores
The GMAT/GRE is not required.
Step 3: Interview and admissions decisions
Interview
91探花 to the One-Year MBA program is highly competitive and selective. Factors considered in the admission decision include strength of recommendation letters, fit, academic and career achievements, and finally a pre-admission interview. Once the application and all supporting documents are on file with the College of Business, selected applicants will be invited for an interview.
91探花s Decisions
91探花s decisions are typically made within two weeks of the interview. A letter will be emailed to each applicant from the College of Business, followed by an official letter from the Graduate College.
Ready to Apply?
When you're ready, you can start your application. If you have any questions, we encourage you to contact the One-Year MBA 91探花s Team at 740-593-2053 or mba@ohio.edu. We're available to help Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.