Online MBA Admissions Requirements - Terry College of Business

Earn an MBA degree part-time with the University of Georgia’s Online MBA program.

Learn more about admissions requirements, application materials and deadlines, and how to apply to the Online MBA program.

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The Online MBA Program has four application deadlines for the Fall 2025 cohort. We encourage you to apply when you are ready and can submit the strongest application. The Round 3 Priority Deadline is the deadline you must apply by in order to guarantee your application will be reviewed for the fall cohort.

Round 1: February 1
Round 2: April 1
Round 3 (Priority): May 31
Rolling: June 1

Application Requirements (GRE/GMAT Not Required)

Online MBA application requirements include:

Two (2) years of professional work experience (post bachelor’s degree) by the time classes begin in September.
A résumé highlighting your career growth.
Two (2) professional recommendations (delivered online). Requests for recommendations are made from and submitted back to your online application.
A personal statement.
Transcripts from institution(s) where you earned your degree(s).
TOEFL or IELTS scores (if you do not hold a U.S. degree) unless waived.
$100 nonrefundable application fee (paid online at the time of application submission) unless waived.

We do not require standardized test scores as part of your application. We believe your previous academic achievements and professional accomplishments are the strongest indicators of your ability to be successful in the Online MBA degree program. At the discretion of the admissions committee, you may be advised to take the GMAT or GRE to strengthen your application or to better assess your academic readiness for the program.

*If you plan to take or have already taken the GMAT or GRE, you may voluntarily provide your test information in your application. Submit GMAT scores to school code Z95-H2-71. Submit GRE scores to school code 5813.

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Online MBA Admission FAQs

How do I apply to the Online MBA program?

• Complete the online application.
• You will then answer several questions, upload the Online MBA required application materials, and pay the application fee. (Attend a virtual event to receive an application fee waiver.)
• You can save the application and return to it multiple times until you finish it.
• Do not submit the application until it is complete. You cannot change it after submitting.

How can I have the Online MBA application fee waived?

If you attend a virtual admissions event, your application fee will be waived. Also, if you’re a military veteran, you may qualify for an application fee waiver. To find out your eligibility, visit the Online MBA Military Veterans page or request an application fee waiver now.

Who should I ask to provide a recommendation?

For your online master’s in business administration degree application, recommenders should be direct supervisors or those who have relied on you/your work. Professional work experience should be supported by both recommenders. Recommendations from peers, ministers, family, or friends are not recommended.

How are recommendations submitted?

From within your OMBA program application, you will provide the names and contact information of each provider. Following this action, an email will be sent to your recommenders. Your recommenders will then submit their recommendations back to your application. The Online MBA Program utilizes the Common Letter of Recommendation which streamlines the recommendation process. Recommendations typically take 15-25 minutes to complete.

What should I communicate to my recommenders?

Explain you are asking them to provide a recommendation to support your application to the University of Georgia’s Online Master of Business Administration program. They will receive an email from the program with instructions on how to submit the recommendation. Recommendations typically take 15-25 minutes to complete.

How long should my personal statement be?

Your personal statement should be between 500 and 750 words and should address the following questions: How will the Online MBA support your immediate and long-term professional objectives? Which skill sets do you wish to hone and improve?

Am I required to submit an additional writing sample or essay?

There is an optional video essay component in the application. This is another way for you to showcase your personality in ways that are not seen elsewhere in your application. Details and prompts are available in the application.

Do I need to send UGA my official transcript(s)?

Applicants to the Online MBA degree program must provide either an unofficial or official transcript from institution(s) where a bachelor’s degree or higher was earned.

Unofficial transcripts can be uploaded to your application. Admissions reviews and decisions will be possible with unofficial transcript(s). Official transcripts are those that are received directly from the institution. Electronic delivery is preferred via secure services such as Scrip-Safe, AVOW, Docufied, and National Clearinghouse and sent directly to omba@uga.edu.

All transcripts should include degree(s) earned and degree conferred date(s). If you are admitted to the program, you will be required to provide an official transcript(s) before enrolling.

For those who attended a non-U.S. institution, review country-specific academic credentials and material requirements.

Can I transfer credit into the MBA Program?

While we can review the courses you may have completed to determine if there is an opportunity to transfer course credit, any transfer of credit cannot exceed eight (8) semester hours and there would be no reduction in the overall flat-fee cost of the program. Once a completed application is submitted, a class credit transfer review can occur. Within the application, you should include an official request of class transfer(s) and specific course information.

Here’s the link to the UGA Graduate School policy on transfer credit if you’d like to learn more: https://grad.uga.edu/admissions/requirements/acceptance-of-credit-by-transfer/

Can I enroll in the Online MBA program as an international student?

The Online Master of Business Administration degree program is designed for full-time working professionals and cannot sponsor student visas for purposes of studying in the U.S. Review your country-specific academic credentials and requirements before applying. A waiver of English proficiency (TOEFL or IELTS) will be granted if you have been living and working in the U.S. for two consecutive years by the time classes begin.

Does the program support candidates who want to pursue their CPA licensure?

We make no warranty, guarantee, or confirmation that the credits earned in the MBA degree will contribute to the educational requirements to apply for a CPA license. Our program provides some graduate level accounting courses; however, CPA Exam eligibility requirements vary by state. Most states require 150 semester credits (including accounting and business coursework). We recommend you review the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy website to check state-specific requirements.

Will there be an interview during the application process?

Once we receive a submitted and completed application, select candidates may be contacted to schedule an admissions interview.

Take your business career to the next level. Apply to the Online MBA program at UGA.

The Online Master of Business Administration degree from the University of Georgia will help you accomplish your goals and begin or advance your career in the business sector. With an accessible online application and rolling admissions, you can take the next step toward a thriving career in business.

Learn more about the Online MBA program by visiting the program page.