MBA

No matter your educational background, the Full-Time MBA program is well suited for anyone interested in making a career change. Our students come from a wide variety of fields, ranging from science and engineering to music and the humanities.

A KU MBA provides a premier business education as well as critical leadership skills. KU School of Business professors combine excellence in education with top-tier research, teaching students about the most advanced developments in new business strategy and technology. KU professors are creating knowledge, so what you learn today will be in a textbook tomorrow.

Students have opportunities to put their classroom knowledge to work in real-world applications through Kansas Impact Project (KIP), case competitions, study abroad and internships. KIP is an integral piece of the program for first-year students as they work with real clients to provide management consulting. Businesses and non-profits that partner with the MBA program for KIP benefit from students’ expertise, and students gain leadership and communication skills critical for their careers.

The full-time, 16-month program is based at the Lawrence campus and includes 50 credit hours of core curriculum, integration classes and track classes. New students are admitted in the fall and complete the program in three semesters, plus a summer of career exploration through an internship. Prior to the second semester, students select a track, which allows them to specialize in either finance or marketing supply chain management.

The 50 hours in the MBA program consist of 31 credit hours in ten core classes, 7 credit hours of application classes, and 12 credit hours of specialized track classes. Prior to the beginning of the second semester, students select a track of either Finance or Marketing/Supply Chain Management.

Regular Admission to MBA Programs

The admission committee looks at each applicant holistically for evidence of preparedness for graduate and MBA study.  The minimum requirements for consideration include:

1.  Bachelor’s Degree (or international equivalent) from an accredited university with a 3.0 cumulative GPA,
2.  GMAT score of 500 or above (or an equivalent GRE score), and
3. A completed application.
4. Quality and length of post-graduate work experience,
5. Evidence of leadership.
6. Evidence of analytical ability.

A complete MBA application includes:

1. Completed application form
2. Official transcript with GPA and conferral of a Bachelor’s Degree (or international equivalent) from an accredited school
3. Resume or CV
4. Official GMAT or GRE or a waiver request
5. Personal Statement and/or Essays
6. Application fee
7. For international applicants only, IELTS or TOEFL score.

Want to improve your English level for admission?

Prepare for the program requirements with English Online by the British Council.

• ✔️ Flexible study schedule
• ✔️ Experienced teachers
• ✔️ Certificate upon completion

📘 Recommended for students with an IELTS level of 6.0 or below.

Enroll in the course

The KU School of Business offers full-time MBA students both merit-based and need-based scholarships. The admission committee reviews applications and considers scholarships at the same time.

• Scholarships range from $3,000 to $30,000 per year.
• National companies provide a limited number of fellowships opportunities for outstanding students
• Last year, 90 percent of students in the program received some type of financial support.