Application and Admission

Applications are due by June 15 for fall admission. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and acceptances will be made throughout the year. The deadline for applications is June 15 due to the first residency starting at the end of July.

Admissions Process and Criteria

Admissions Critera
- Students applying to the MBA program must hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
- Strong written and oral communication and quantitative skills.
- Proficiency in and access to Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
Application Process
A completed application includes:
1. A completed application on or before June 15: online application
2. A non-refundable application fee of $50.
3. Official transcripts from each college or university attended.
4. Two letters of recommendation including one from an employer.
5. Interview with the MBA director.
An MBA admissions committee composed of program faculty makes the final admission decision.
Conditional Admissions Criteria

You may register for prerequisite or other MBA courses for professional development purposes without seeking admission to the MBA program as a non-degree seeking student. MBA co-directors must approve all course registrations.
International Applicants

Due to the program being fully online, we are unable to accept international students who are wishing to seek a visa. If you would like to complete the program online, for your home country, please follow the above Application Process.

If you wish to apply and seek a visa, we encourage you to go through our partner school in the Collaborative, Canadian Mennonite Univeristy.

General Program Timeline
End of July	First class begins, virtually.
First week in August	In-person residency in Winnipeg at Canadian Mennonite University. Typically held Wednesdsay - Saturday.
Fall Classes	August through the first week of December.
Spring Classes	First week of January through beginning of May.
International Residency	End of June through beginning of July. 8-day residency in Costa Rica.
Last class to complete program	Beginning of April, two years after the first class.

To view cohort schedules and specific dates, please visit the MBA Academic Calendar page.

Contact us

Do you have additional questions about the program or application process? We are happy to help!

Joanna Greenawalt
Graduate Business & Leadership Recruitment Specialist
1200 Park Road, Seminary Building 108
Harrisonburg, VA 22802
Phone: (540) 432-4033
Email: joanna.greenawalt@emu.edu

Application and Admission

Admissions Process and Criteria

General Program Timeline

Contact us