Professional MBA Admissions

The Professional MBA program requires one essay. All essays are described in the online application system (300-500 words).

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.

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.

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 Admissions Forms folder. Note: Competitive applicant files may be processed before all recommendation letters are received.

The ability to read, write, speak and understand English is essential for success in graduate studies at UT Dallas. If your native language is not English and you have been educated outside the United States, you must demonstrate English proficiency

You have met the English proficiency requirement and do not need to submit an English proficiency exam for admission if:

• Your bachelor’s or master’s degree (or its equivalent) was earned through instruction and examination in English.
• Your native country’s primary language is English. UT Dallas recognizes English as the primary language of these countries.

Please review the requirements as outlined on the Graduate Admission at UT Dallas page for specifics on scores and potential waivers.

Interviews are by invitation only for our Evening Cohort candidates. Professional Flex and Professional Online candidates will not be interviewed.

MBA candidates who have submitted all required application components except for GMAT/GRE are automatically considered for a GMAT/GRE test waiver. Most applicants receive an automatic GMAT/GRE test score waiver.

GMAT/GRE test score waivers are evaluated on a case-by-case basis and granted for applicants who:

• Have demonstrated satisfactory performance in undergraduate or graduate coursework that can be viewed as an indication of an ability to perform well in a graduate degree program in which they have applied.
• Have significant professional work experience in the discipline of the desired academic program.

A GMAT/GRE test score waiver does not guarantee admission to the program.

GMAT/GRE test score waivers will also be granted for the following applicants.

GMAT/GRE score submission required if:

• Admission’s Committee requests a test score to complete the review of your application for an admission decision
• Applicant is interested in a JSOM Graduate Scholarship (official score required for the purpose of scholarship consideration).

When submitting a GMAT or GRE, the score must be no more than five years old by date of application. Note, UT Dallas Naveen Jindal School of Management prefers the GMAT admission test; however; the GRE test is accepted as well.

Average test scores vary by degree program. Please note that the school’s current admitted average GMAT score is 600, and the average admitted GRE score is 310.

To indicate where the official GMAT score should be sent, please follow the list of GMAT Program Codes or, if submitting the GRE, use our GRE School Code: R6897. (No department code is needed)