Professional MBA Admissions

Application Process for PMBA Evening Cohort, PMBA Flex and PMBA Online

The Professional Evening Cohort MBA program starts a new class each fall. The Professional Flex MBA and Professional Online MBA program can be started in the fall, spring, or summer semesters.

Applicants for the Professional MBA programs 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 Professional Evening MBA Cohort program with an MS degree will not apply to the MS program until they are already admitted to the MBA program.

1. Application

Complete an online application and submit the $50 application fee. An application is considered complete/ready for review once all supporting documents have been received by our office.

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 should be no more than five years old. The Naveen Jindal School of Management prefers the GMAT admission test; however, we accept the GRE test as well. Our GRE school code is R6897. 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.

High-achieving Professional MBA candidates may request a GMAT/GRE waiver if they have obtained one of the following:

  • a PhD or a U.S.-based MD, JD or PharmD
  • a UTD undergraduate degree (regardless of their major) with a cumulative GPA at or above 3.500
  • an AACSB-accredited business school undergraduate degree (regardless of their major) with a cumulative GPA at or above 3.600
  • an AACSB-accredited business school graduate degree (regardless of their degree’s area of focus) with a cumulative GPA at or above 3.600

Please submit entire application including all supporting documents.

Waivers are not guaranteed

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:

  1. require a test
  2. deny admission
  3. accept admission

A GMAT/GRE waiver does not guarantee an affirmative admission decision.

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 Professional MBA program requires one essay. 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 Evening Cohort candidates. Professional Flex and Professional Online candidates will not be interviewed.

Application Deadlines

The MBA Admission Committee reviews and considers applications for the Professional MBA program on a rolling basis.

Deadlines – PMBA
Term Deadline Late Application*
Fall May 1 Day prior to Classes begin
Spring October 1 Day prior to Classes begin
Summer March 1 Day prior to Classes begin
* If applying after the regular application deadline, please review the late application deadline reminders available on this page.

Scholarships

The Naveen Jindal School of Management awards some merit-based scholarships to new and continuing Professional MBA students in the fall and spring semesters. Please be aware that Professional MBA candidates must submit a GMAT or GRE score to be eligible for new student scholarships in the Jindal School. Visit the JSOM scholarships page to view the requirements and apply.

In addition to scholarships, students may apply for financial aid through the UT Dallas Office of Financial Aid.

Steps After Admission

  • Log-in to Orion to accept or decline admission in the Student Center section.
  • Evening Cohort candidates: All Evening Cohort MBA candidates have 10 days after receiving your admission letter to accept or decline the offer and to submit payment of the $500 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 extra-curricular events.
  • All Flex/Online candidates: Submit payment of the $250 program fee to reserve your seat in our class.
    • The program fee is an enrollment fee and does not function as a deposit against tuition.
  • If accepted, we recommended accepting admission immediately as it will take 24 to 48 hours to matriculate. Once matriculated and your seat fee is paid, you will receive an email detailing your next steps for course registration.
  • Review your Hold and To-Do List in Orion for any outstanding documents, required orientations and new student holds.
  • Advising
    • All new MBA students meet with the Student Services Department in the MBA Program Office.
  • Attend orientation. You will receive additional information regarding orientation closer to your term of entry.
  • Please e-mail mba@utdallas.edu with any questions or concerns
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