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Admission Requirements

Each of the programs offered by Loyola's Sellinger School of Business and Management offers a variety of professional opportunities. Selecting from the list below can access the application requirements for each program.

Master of Business Administration (Evening Program)
Master of Science in Finance
Executive Business Programs
Master's Plus (post-master's/continuing professional education)

 

Master of Business Administration (Evening Program)

The following documents are required for admission to the Master of Business Administration program:

  • Completed/signed application form;
  • Non-refundable $50 application fee;
  • GMAT scores sent directly from the Educational Testing Center. Loyola's C.E.E.B. code is 5370;
  • Official transcripts from each college or university attended;
  • Resume or vitae (if currently employed);
  • Essay responding to questions on application form;
  • Professional Reference (recommended)
  • International student supplemental documents (required only if a student visa is needed).

It is the policy of departmental admission committees to give promising applicants the opportunity to undertake graduate work. A careful examination of an applicant's academic and professional qualifications precedes every admission decision. The committees look for previous academic achievement by considering an applicant's undergraduate and graduate records. Work experience is assessed through the presentation of a resume or vitae and professional references. Master of Business Administration Program may be eligible for admission without submitting a GMAT score report. If upon review by the Admission Committee, the applicant is considered admissible without a GMAT score, that requirement will be waived. The following provisions qualify an applicant for GMAT waiver consideration: Possession of an advanced degree (e.g., master's level or higher), or the combination of an undergraduate Grade point average of 3.25 or higher and at least five years of professional work experience and a personal interview with a Loyola College academic advisor.

Applicants accepted for graduate study will be advised in writing. Individuals will also be informed of any undergraduate courses or prerequisites requiring completion before commencing their academic studies. A program adviser who assists in planning a program of study will be assigned, and students are responsible for discussing any special needs they may have with their adviser.

For information about the Master of Business Administration Program, click here.

Master of Science in Finance

The following documents are required for admission to the Master of Science in Finance program:

  • Completed/signed application form;
  • Non-refundable $50 application fee;
  • GMAT scores sent directly from the Educational Testing Center. Loyola's C.E.E.B. code is 5370;
  • Official transcripts from each college or university attended;
  • Resume or vitae (if currently employed);
  • Essay responding to questions on application form;
  • Professional Reference (recommended)
  • International student supplemental documents (required only if a student visa is needed).

It is the policy of departmental admission committees to give promising applicants the opportunity to undertake graduate work. A careful examination of an applicant's academic and professional qualifications precedes every admission decision. The committees look for previous academic achievement by considering an applicant's undergraduate and graduate records. Work experience is assessed through the presentation of a resume or vitae and professional references. Applicants to the Master of Science in Finance Program may be eligible for admission without submitting a GMAT score report. If upon review by the Admission Committee, the applicant is considered admissible without a GMAT score, that requirement will be waived. The following provisions qualify an applicant for GMAT waiver consideration: Possession of an advanced degree (e.g., master's level or higher), or the combination of an undergraduate Grade point average of 3.25 or higher and at least five years of professional work experience and a personal interview with a Loyola College academic advisor.

Applicants accepted for graduate study will be advised in writing. Individuals will also be informed of any undergraduate courses or prerequisites requiring completion before commencing their academic studies. A program adviser who assists in planning a program of study will be assigned, and students are responsible for discussing any special needs they may have with their adviser.

For information about the Master of Science in Finance Program, click here.

Executive Business Program

Loyola offers two Executive Business Program formats.

The Executive MBA (EMBA) is tailored for experienced professionals with at least eight to ten years of management or leadership experience. The program, designed to be completed in a 21-month, alternating Friday/Saturday format, starts in September of each year with a group of 30 to 35 students.

The Executive MBA Fellows (Fellows) program is a popular program for individuals with four to five years of increasingly progressive management experience. The program, offered in a workable 2 1/2 year, half-day Saturday format is designed for busy professionals seeking leadership development in a peer-based learning environment. The typical Fellows cohort brings together 30 - 40 fast-rising professionals from a variety of backgrounds.

 

Executive MBA (EMBA)

The following documents are required for admission to the Executive MBA program:

  • Completed/signed application form;
  • Non-refundable $50 application fee;
  • Official transcripts from each college or university attended;
  • Resume or vitae (if currently employed);
  • Essay responding to questions on application form;
  • Three Professional References
  • Personal Interview
  • International student supplemental documents (required only if a student visa is needed).

    NOTE:  The GMAT is optional for Executive MBA applicants.  It is not required.

It is the policy of departmental admission committees to give promising applicants the opportunity to undertake graduate work. A careful examination of an applicant's academic and professional qualifications precedes every admission decision. The EMBA admission committee selects students on the basis of the following criteria:

  • Management experience, potential, and achievement with emphasis placed on the individual's present position.
  • Prior academic achievement as reflected by undergraduate and graduate performance.
  • Interview with the program director.

For information about the Executive MBA, click here.

Executive MBA Fellows (FeMBA)

The following documents are required for admission to the MBA Fellows program:

  • Completed/signed application form;
  • Non-refundable $50 application fee;
  • Official transcripts from each college or university attended;
  • Resume or vitae (if currently employed);
  • Essay responding to questions on application form;
  • Three Professional References
  • Personal Interview
  • International student supplemental documents (required only if a student visa is needed).

    NOTE:  The GMAT is optional for Executive MBA applicants.  It is not required.

It is the policy of departmental admission committees to give promising applicants the opportunity to undertake graduate work. A careful examination of an applicant's academic and professional qualifications precedes every admission decision. The MBA Fellows admission committee selects students on the basis of the following criteria:

  • Relevant work experience.
  • Leadership potential.
  • Undergraduate achievement.
  • Interview with the program director.

The admission committee also considers factors such as company endorsements, references, other academic studies, and professional certifications.

For information about the MBA Fellows, click here.

Master's Plus (post-master's/continuing professional education) in Business

The following documents are required for admission to the Master of Science in Finance program:

  • Completed/signed application form;
  • Non-refundable $50 application fee;
  • Official transcripts from each college or university attended;
  • Resume or vitae (if currently employed);
  • Essay responding to questions on application form;
  • Professional Reference (recommended)
  • International student supplemental documents (required only if a student visa is needed).

It is the policy of departmental admission committees to give promising applicants the opportunity to undertake graduate work. A careful examination of an applicant's academic and professional qualifications precedes every admission decision. The committees look for previous academic achievement by considering an applicant's undergraduate and graduate records. Work experience is assessed through the presentation of a resume or vitae and professional references.

Applicants accepted for graduate study will be advised in writing. Individuals will also be informed of any undergraduate courses or prerequisites requiring completion before commencing their academic studies. A program adviser who assists in planning a program of study will be assigned, and students are responsible for discussing any special needs they may have with their adviser.

For information about the Master's Plus in Business Program, click here.