Steps to Apply

1. Complete online application
2. Submit $50 non-refundable application fee
3. Submit official transcripts from all colleges attended
4. Submit GMAT waiver—currently available to all applicants (select "COVID-19 GMAT WAIVER" as the reason)

Admission Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from a regionally-accredited institution
• Minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.75 (on a 4.0 scale)
• Letter of recommendation
• Professional resume
• Personal statement

If transcripts cannot be sent electronically (preferred) please mail to:
College of Business, MBA Office
University of Louisville
Louisville, KY 40292
mba@louisville.edu

Complete application packet and waiver requests will be reviewed by the Admissions Committee. Candidates will be notified with a decision within 3-5 business days.

International Applicants – Additional Requirements

• WES or ECE formal transcript evaluation – if you studied outside of the United States, you are required to submit your academic records for a formal evaluation (visit www.wes.org or www.ece.org for more information)
• TOEFL scores – score of 79 and higher on the internet-based test required; scores must be 2 years old or less at the time of application

For more information on the admission and application process, please contact Tristan Boisseau, Online Learning Enrollment Counselor at 800.871.8635 or tristan.boisseau@louisville.edu.

The online MBA is a 45 credit hour program that requires 36 credit hours in core courses and 9 credit hours in electives. You can use your electives to earn a certificate in a specialized business area or select from a variety of innovative online and on-campus courses available across various disciplines.

Online Certificate Courses

• Franchise Management
• Distilled Spirits Business

Course Descriptions

• Is the international trip required?

  No, although the trip does count as a core and the trip is all-inclusive, outside of incidentals and airfare, so we highly encourage you attend if able. Alternate non-travel course section must be taken if an optional 10-day international study trip is not undertaken. MBA program charge includes the cost of the trip minus airfare, most dinners, and personal incidentals. No refunds or discounts are applied if the student selects not to travel. To learn more about the international study trip, please visit: https://business.louisville.edu/academics-programs/graduate-programs/apply/global-study-opportunities/international-study-trip/

• Am I required to visit campus at any point?

  No, you are not required to visit campus. You are welcome to visit at any time to meet with faculty, admissions team, career services, etc., and to participate in the university-wide commencement ceremony.

• Is there a part-time option?

  No. Our program is cohort based which means you will complete 9 credit hours per semester over 5 semesters. However, the courses themselves are accelerated, so you only ever take 1 course at a time, completing 3 – 4 courses in a semester. We have found that students appreciate the structure of the program (no worries over which class to take and when) and find that the structure helps them stay on course to graduate. Additionally, we manage your enrollment therefore lessening any undue stress of registration concerns.

• Is there an active duty tuition rate?

  No, however we do offer a military scholarship up to $3,000.00 as well as GMAT waivers and up to 6 hours of transfer credit. Contact Tristan Boisseau at tristan.boisseau@louisville.edu to learn more about your opportunities.

• Are there scholarship opportunities available?

  Yes! Click here to view the current list of graduate scholarships offered through our College of Business. Please note that scholarships are limited, therefore we encourage you to contact the MBA and Graduate Programs office at 502-852-6440 to discuss your situation.

• What if I need to take a semester off (or am active duty and have to leave on orders)?

  This is not an issue, although we ask that you contact the MBA and Graduate Office and inform them of your situation. As with our on-campus programs, you would rejoin the next cohort and pick up where you left off.

• Is the GMAT required?

  The GMAT is an excellent tool to help you refresh the math concepts you need in any MBA program, therefore, we certainly encourage you to prepare and take it. We do however waive this requirement based on certain criteria (learn more). If you decide to submit the waiver request form, it will be reviewed with your entire packet and you will be notified. In some cases where the GMAT is waived, you may be instructed to www.mbamath.com prior to the program start date.

  Please keep in mind, the UofL MBA program is quantitative, classes are 5-week long, and we want you to be successful; the GMAT is a great preparatory tool for the math required.

  Should you have any concerns regarding the GMAT, we encourage you to contact the MBA and Graduate Admissions Office at 502-852-6440. Note: we will also accept GRE scores.

• I don’t meet any of the conditions for the GMAT waiver, can I still apply for a waiver?

  Yes. The committee will review your waiver request and notify you of the decision.

• What is the process for applying for the GMAT waiver?

  Complete the form as soon as possible at https://business.louisville.edu/graduate-programs-gmat-waiver-request/. Your request will be reviewed along with your completed application packet and you will be notified of the decision.

  Please note: you can gain provisional admission to the program pending GMAT/GRE scores, so it’s encouraged you begin and complete your application outside of those scores as soon as possible.

• Can I start this program in the spring/summer?

  No, we currently only admit new students in the fall semester (August of each year).

• How much time should I dedicate to each course per week?

  You should plan for 7-10 hours per week. However, this will vary from individual to individual. For example, if you are knowledgeable and/or have had exposure to the subject matter, it may take less time. Each course is 100% online, lasts 5 weeks, and is completely asynchronous, so there are never specific class meeting times. You work around your own schedule each week to make sure your complete assignments, etc., by the deadline.

• Are there any career services?

  Yes! Our College of Business offers career services for life. To learn more, visit our Career Services page.