Admission Requirements

1. A baccalaureate or equivalent degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
2. Undergraduate GPA of 3.0/4.0 or better (or equivalent) for the final 60 semester (90 quarter) hours of undergraduate study. Applicants with a master’s degree must have maintained a grade point average of at least 3.00/4.00 in that program. A business-related undergraduate degree is not required to be admitted to our master’s programs.
3. One (1) Recommender Survey
   • Fill out the form within the application portal to have the Graduate College send out an email request for one recommender survey (a short survey about you). You will need to input the recommender email addresses.
4. Personal Statement
5. CV / Resume (no work experience is required)
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GMAT/GRE test scores are optional but may increase your chances of admissions and scholarship funding.

1. To be considered for admission, applicants must have a baccalaureate degree from an accredited university.
2. A GPA of 3.00 (out of 4.00) for the final 60 semester (90 quarter) hours of their undergraduate study (or alternatively, a GPA of 3.00 out of 4.00 in a master’s program).
3. GMAT or GRE scores within the last five years (visit bottom of this page for GMAT/GRE waiver form)
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Applicants must submit the following information and documentation:

• An official copy of their academic transcript(s) indicating the earned degree(s)
• A personal statement explaining the student’s interest and goals for the program
• Two letters of recommendation  (survey)
• GMAT/GRE test scores (visit bottom of this page for GMAT/GRE waiver form)
• Valid English proficiency test scores must be submitted if required, based on the country or territory in which an applicant previously studied. Refer to the requirements set by UIC’s Office of Admissions, which can be found at https://admissions.uic.edu/graduate-professional/requirements-deadlines/international-requirements

No work experience is required.

1. Applicants must have a baccalaureate degree from an accredited university for admission to a certificate.
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Applicants must submit the following information and documentation:

•  An official copy of the baccalaureate transcript indicating the earned degree(s)
•  A minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.75 (on a 4.0 scale) is required (exceptions to this requires permission from the certificate coordinator and Assistant Dean for CBA Admissions)
• A personal statement explaining the student’s interest and goals for the certificate program
• A current resume
• GMAT/GRE is optional
• Valid English proficiency test scores must be submitted if required, based on the country or territory in which an applicant previously studied. Requirements are set by UIC’s Admissions which can be found at https://admissions.uic.edu/graduate-professional/requirements-deadlines/international-requirements