Application Process
The Full-Time MBA starts a new class each fall. Applicants for the Full-Time MBA must complete the following application requirements to be considered for admission into the degree program. Incomplete files will not be reviewed. Please note applicants for the MS/MBA program apply following MS program admission requirements. Students interested in combining the Full-Time MBA Cohort with an MS degree will not apply to the MS program until they are already admitted to the MBA program.
Please email us at mba@utdallas.edu or call (972) 883-5055 for assistance with your application.
Application Deadlines
The MBA Admission Committee reviews and considers applications for program admission in rounds. Applications received after May 1 will be considered on a rolling basis. All scholarships are merit-based, and recipients may receive resident tuition status. Candidates seeking scholarships are encouraged to apply in early rounds. To be eligible for scholarships, candidates must submit a GMAT or GRE score.
| Round | UTD Application Due | Decision Delivered | Enrollment Fee Due | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | October 15 | December 15 | January 15 | ||||
| 2 | January 8 | February 20 | March 15 | ||||
| 3 | March 1 | April 15 | May 15 | ||||
| 4 | May 1 | June 15 | June 30 |
1. Application
Complete an online application and submit the application fee. An application is considered complete/ready for review once all supporting documents have been received by the Office of Admission and Enrollment.
- Domestic Application Fee: $100
- International Application Fee: $100 + $50 non-refundable international credential evaluation fee
2. Documentation
International applicants: Learn more about additional requirements, deadlines and fees that may affect you.
- Upload digital copies of your unofficial test scores and transcripts from all universities attended using the online application. Review documentation guidelines for instructions.
- Mail your official documents only after you are admitted, or processing delays may result and you will not be able to register for classes.
- Pay the application fee(s).
- Consult the program to which you are applying for additional admission and documentation requirements. Request letters of recommendation using the online application.
3. Entrance Exam
To ensure candidates are able to demonstrate their academic preparedness for the program, the admissions process requires candidates to submit official GMAT, GMAT Focus or GRE score results. GMAT/ GRE scores no more than five years old (Our GRE School Code is R6897). The UT Dallas Naveen Jindal School of Management prefers the GMAT admission test; however, we accept the GRE test as well. GMAT codes can be found here. If official test scores are received at the university by the testing agency, the scores will be considered as part of the admission decision.
Any candidate who has obtained a PhD or a U.S.-based MD, JD or PharmD, or indicates a strong level of quantitative readiness through other aspects of their admission record may be exempt from the GMAT / GRE testing requirement for the Full Time program.
Waivers are not guaranteed. Candidates receiving an entrance exam waiver are ineligible for scholarship.
To be considered for an entrance exam waiver:
- Submit entire application including all supporting documents.
- Submit your official entrance exam waiver request using this form.
Please contact Jeff Taylor at jeff.taylor1@utdallas.edu with any questions.
A waiver candidate’s file will be presented to the committee who then may:
- Require a test
- Deny admission
- Accept admission
A waiver in no way guarantees admission to the MBA program.
4. English Proficiency Exam
All international students are required to provide proof of English proficiency. Official English proficiency test (TOEFL or IELTS).
5. Letters of Recommendation
Three letters of recommendation are required, but applicants with 2 or more years of post baccalaureate experience will only be required to submit one. At least one of the letters must be from a professional contact and that contact does not have to be an employer. Letters of recommendation may be submitted through the online letter of recommendation system in the online application, or you can submit a PDF copy via the Admission Forms folder.
Note: Competitive applicant files may be processed before all recommendation letters are received.
6. Essays
The Full-Time MBA program requires two essays. All essays are described in the online application system (300-500 words).
7. Résumé
A detailed resume of all work history. This may be submitted with the online application, or you can upload a copy through the Admissions Forms folder in Galaxy. Two years of post-baccalaureate work experience are required; however, exceptions considered for prior internship experience or a strong academic record.
At UT Dallas, we take a holistic approach to the MBA application review. Our applications are scored with a broad number of factors including past grades, competitive test scores, years of work experience, quality of experience, leadership, professionalism, communication skills, quantitative ability, interview, where applicable, and a number of other variables.
8. Interviews
Interviews are by invitation only for our Full-Time MBA candidates.
Scholarships
Accepted applicants who submit a GMAT or GRE score compete for full and partial academic scholarships and teaching assistantships. Your scholarship package may consist of one or more of the above forms of assistance. In recent years, 75% of our incoming class was awarded some form of scholarship based on merit. Out-of-state scholarship recipients may receive a reduction in the overall cost of their tuition from nonresident to resident status. The incoming class last year received an average award of approximately 50% of the total 18-month program cost.
In addition to scholarships, students may apply for financial aid through the UT Dallas Office of Financial Aid.
In addition, the UT Dallas Office of Financial Aid works closely with all admitted students who have completed a financial aid application and who may be eligible for loans, grants or a combination of the two, based on need. Short-term loan programs are available for international students as well.
Please visit UT Dallas Tuition Plans for the most up-to-date tuition and fee information.
Steps After Admission
- Log-in to Orion to accept or decline admission in the Student Center section.
- All Full-Time MBA candidates have 10 days after receiving your admission letter to accept or decline the offer and to submit payment of the $650 seat fee to reserve your seat in our class.
- The seat fee does not function as a deposit against tuition. It is a programming fee to pay for networking events, site visits and professional development sessions.
Review your Hold and To-Do List in Orion for any outstanding documents, required orientations and new student holds.
Full-Time MBA students will be advised during LEAD Camp, our two-week orientation. Your new student hold will be removed by our office prior to registration. We will register you in your classes.
Please e-mail mba@utdallas.edu with any questions or concerns.
Ready to start your application?
Now that you know the admission and application requirements, you are ready to start your application to the UT Dallas MBA Program. You can save your progress and return to your application as needed until you are ready to submit it.
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