Admissions

Applicants are required to take the GMAT or GRE standardized tests. Scores are used to measure an applicant’s aptitude for business and are valid for five years. We do not accept at-home test scores. Your GRE or GMAT exam must be taken at a certified test center.

The quantitative percentile achieved on the GMAT or GRE is an important part of your application. This helps us determine whether or not you have the necessary skills and knowledge to successfully navigate the program. If your quantitative score is lower than you feel you are capable of, we encourage you to retake the test or submit supplemental documentation, such as grades obtained in previous quantitative classes, with your application.

If you have taken the GMAT or GRE multiple times, the highest overall score will be used, and there is no penalty for taking the test more than once.

Official scores can take up to four weeks to reach the university. You may submit an unofficial score to meet an admissions deadline, but an official score must be received before we can make a final admissions decision.

Submission codes for your test scores are as follows:

GMAT Code: K0R-S3-78

GRE/TOEFL Code: 4853

Your application must include a business resume with your employment history and educational accomplishments.

Your resume should be limited to one page. We encourage you to emphasize your work experience and pay particular attention to formatting and presentation. Please also make sure your resume is current and specific to your application.

Your application includes a required essay that serves as your statement of purpose. The essay gives you the opportunity to examine your future career goals and how the University of Utah will help you accomplish those goals.

Essay Prompt

• Describe your first job right after MBA graduation. Include as much detail as possible about your future industry, job title, location, salary, and any other components of your post-MBA career results. How will you use your current skills, professional background, and network to achieve those career results? How will a University of Utah Full-Time MBA help you get that job? Please limit your response to 300 words.

Essay-Writing Tips

• Use a business context and framework to provide your answers.
• Paint a concise, complete, and well-thought-out picture of who you really are, rather than trying to guess what the admissions committee is looking for.

We require two letters of recommendation and prefer that both come from professional relationships. At least one should come from a previous or current employer, either from full-time employment or an internship. The title or status of those you select matters less than how closely your letter writers have worked with you and whether they can attest to your ability to add value to the workplace or a professional team environment.

Qualitative information about your professional and leadership abilities is an important part of your MBA application. The best letters of recommendation will provide insight and actual examples of your potential to succeed in the competitive and challenging environment of a Full-Time MBA.

Other points to consider:

• Choose someone who knows you well. It’s a definite red flag when a recommender indicates they only know you “fairly well” or “not well.”
• Letters of recommendation must be submitted via the online application.
• You are responsible for ensuring both recommendations are submitted before the application deadline.
• References of a personal or social nature are strongly discouraged.

Applicants must hold a four-year bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.

You will be required to submit an unofficial transcript from each institution of higher education you have attended, regardless of the length of attendance. You must also request official transcripts from every college or university you have attended to be sent directly to the Graduate Admissions Office at the University of Utah at AdmissTranscripts@SA.Utah.edu or by mail:

University of Utah Graduate Admissions
201 S. 1460 E, Room 250 S
Salt Lake City, UT 84112

Your admission to the program will not be valid until all official transcripts have been received. Applicants must have earned their bachelor’s degree with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0. Consideration will also be given to applicants who met this 3.0 GPA requirement over the last 60 hours of their undergraduate coursework or through a graduate degree. Our program does not accept transfer credits.

• $55 for applications submitted before to April 1
• $85 for applications submitted on/after April 1

Your admissions interview plays a critical role in the evaluation process and provides an opportunity for us to learn more about you and for you to learn more about the Full-Time MBA program.

Interviews are conducted by invitation only and will be held on campus, if travel allows, or via web conference if an applicant cannot make it to campus. Invitations to interview will be sent approximately one week after each round of application deadlines.

Interviews are conducted by program staff, alumni, and current MBA students.

Dual and concurrent degree applicants should note that different programs have varying admissions deadlines. The University of Utah Full-Time MBA admissions team strongly encourages you to work with your dual or concurrent degree program office to ensure your application is submitted on time.

For purposes of application status, all non-U.S. citizens will be considered international applicants regardless of physical address or visa status.

English Proficiency

International applicants must demonstrate English proficiency by providing one of the following:

• TOEFL score of 100 iBT or higher
  • The University of Utah does not accept paper-based TOEFL scores
• IELTS score of 7.0 or higher
  • The University of Utah only accepts IELTS exam scores completed in person.
• Duolingo score of 135 or higher

Additional information about English proficiency, score submissions, and exemptions can be found on the University of Utah Admissions Office website. Please note that the score requirements for the Full-Time MBA program are higher than the scores listed by the Admissions Office.

Official scores can take up to four weeks to reach the university. You may submit an unofficial score to meet a deadline, but an official score must be received before we can make a final decision on your application. Official scores must be received by the final deadline.

International Degrees & Transcripts

International degrees must be issued by an accredited university.
When applying with non-English undergraduate transcripts, please upload an original copy of your transcript as well as a translated version.

GRE Note

We do not accept the GRE® General Test at-home exam.

Ask Us Anything

Do you have questions? Join us online for an International Ask Us Anything Session where we share key information for international applicants and answer any questions you may have.