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Master of Business Administration

Admission Requirements

The School of Business Administration offers a program leading to a Master of Business Administration degree. Concentrations are available in the areas of cyber-security, finance, and marketing.

Application Deadline

Online MBA (Domestic/International)

  • Winter 2025: December 13, 2024
  • Spring 2025: March 7, 2025
  • Summer 2025: Applications not accepted this term.
  • Fall 2025: July 25, 2025

On-campus MBA

GMAT/GRE

GMAT/GRE scores are not required to apply.  However, they may be requested in some circumstances for a final admission decision.

Resume

A current, professional resume with detailed work experience is required.

Personal Statement

A personal statement is optional.  Please use the optional statement to address areas of your academic and/or professional histories that may benefit from further clarification.  For example, the optional statement could include details on gaps in work experience, circumstances surrounding poor academic performance/disciplinary actions, or explanations concerning legal disciplinary action.  As with the admission essay, this statement should also be well-written and reflect your writing abilities.  The optional statement should be no more than one page, double-spaced.  Please include your name and date of birth.

Letters of Recommendation (Online MBA Only)

The Online MBA program requires two professional letters of recommendation, one of which must be from a current or former supervisor who is familiar with your competencies, abilities, and qualifications. Personal and peer references will not be accepted and should not be submitted. Up to two additional letters of recommendation will be accepted, but are not required.

Transcripts

All applicants must submit official transcripts of previously attended higher educational institutions.  A GPA of 3.0 is preferred. Transcripts must be sent directly from the institution to the University of Dayton through a transcript platform or to transcripts@udayton.edu.  If entering an email address is not an option, enter or select University of Dayton. 

International Student

All international students without a U.S. degree are required to submit English proficiency scores meeting specific requirements. Use the link below to learn more about the English Proficiency Options. Scores should be sent directly to the University of Dayton from the testing center using code 1834.

F-1 and J-1 students must provide a letter of financial support and a bank statement showing sufficient funds to cover the first year of study. 

For more information about immigration regulations, contact International Student and Scholar Services for the University of Dayton at isss@udayton.edu.

If you are an international student planning on attending the Online MBA program, you are expected to complete all courses online from your home country, as the online program does not make you eligible for a student visa (including F-1 and J-1 students already in the U.S.).  Note that international students are eligible for a student visa if admitted to an on-campus graduate program.

Prerequisites

For the student with a non-business degree, or who lacks coursework or work experience in key areas of undergraduate business study, foundation modules are required. The modules are online, self-paced, non-credit bearing, pass/fail.   The admissions staff will determine how many (up to 5) of these modules may be required

Financial Aid

The University of Dayton offers a limited number of graduate assistantships which are available on a competitive basis.

Tuition

On-Campus MBA:

Online MBA:

  • 2024-2025 Tuition Rate: $1,145.00 per credit hour

In assessing applicants, the University is committed to doing so in a nondiscriminatory manner, i.e., an applicant's membership in any protected class shall not be considered as a factor in the application review process

CONTACT

MBA Program

Daniel J. Curran Place
300 College Park
Dayton, Ohio 45469 - 7020
937-229-3733
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