ADMISSION TO THE MBA PROGRAM, ONLINE MBA PROGRAM & CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS

Admission is based on a multitude of factors and will be evaluated holistically. Our website contains several resources to help walk you through the admission process but we are here to help. Contact us at (800) 633-1430 or cobgrad@uwosh.edu with any questions or if you’d like to set up an advising appointment.

Admissions criteria is based on a holistic review of the following information:

1. Undergraduate education
• Bachelor’s Degree from a regionally accredited institution
• Minimum 2.6 overall undergraduate grade-point average or 2.90 grade-point average for the final 60 undergraduate credits
• Students with cumulative GPA under 2.6 may be admitted on a probationary basis

2. In general, two years of professional work experience or other exposure to business environments (e.g., growing up in the midst of a family business) such that the applicant is likely to benefit from and participate effectively in graduate business education activity

3. A personal statement

4. At their discretion, applicants may include other evidence of their potential to succeed in graduate business education. Such evidence could include evidence of professional certifications or scores on the GMAT or GRE standardized tests.

To be considered for admission to the MBA Program or Online MBA Program, applicants should submit the following materials to the Office of Graduate Studies:

1. A completed online UW System application form (apply.wisconsin.edu) with the required application fee

2. Official undergraduate transcripts

An undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university is required. To request official transcripts, contact any colleges or universities where you completed undergraduate or graduate coursework. Submit your official transcripts electronically to gradschool@uwosh.edu or mail to UW Oshkosh Office of Graduate Studies at:

UW Oshkosh Office of Graduate Studies
800 Algoma Blvd., Dempsey Hall 345
Oshkosh, WI 54901

NOTE: If an applicant is a current or former UW Oshkosh graduate or undergraduate student, he/she does not need to provide an official UW Oshkosh transcript.

3. Test scores and/or evidence of professional certification (optional)

Further, applicants should submit the following in their UW System application or to the College of Business Graduate Programs Office at mba@uwosh.edu.

4. Personal statement describing:
• Reason for pursuing your graduate education
• Impact it will have on both your short- and long-term career goals
• Value you will bring to the classroom.

5. Professional resume

*Unless stated otherwise, COB graduate certificates have the same admissions requirements.

Students who have, or need, a student visa may find additional admission requirements found at uwosh.edu/gradstudies/.

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To start your online application, visit apply.wisconsin.edu.

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