We’ve picked five business schools in the United States that offer an online MBA program that doesn’t require the GRE.
George Washington School of Business
The online MBA programs at the George Washington School of Business are delivered through various digital formats such as podcasts, videos, and animation. This program is also completely virtual, allowing students to learn at their own pace as long as they can submit requirements on the specified due date.
The online program has six-credit hours per semester beginning in the Fall, Summer, or Spring. With 32 core courses, 12 electives, and three selectives, the program generally takes three years to complete.Â
Applicants can apply for the GRE waiver if they provide a resume, copies of their undergraduate transcript of records, and an essay outlining why they believe they should be exempted from the GRE requirement.
West Texas A&M University
West Texas A&M University (WTAMU) offers an online MBA program through the Paul and Virginia Engler College of Business. Students can choose among the four concentrations under this program: Management, Healthcare Management, Marketing, and Computer Information Systems.
Depending on the student’s chosen concentration, this online program can take 31–49 credit hours. The program can be completed at an accelerated pace in 12 months, but it generally takes up to two years to finish the course.Â
Applicants can request for the GRE waiver if they have an undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher in a 4.0 scale.
Northern Illinois University College of Business
The online MBA program at the Northern Illinois University College of Business is designed with a career-oriented curriculum, concentrated in practical applications of knowledge. Students can choose between the part-time and full-time program within eight-week courses.
The program has seven core subjects including Global Supply Chain Management and Digital Transformation Strategy, as well as three electives. The program can be completed in as short as 18 months for full-time students, and up to three years for part-time students.
GRE is not required during the admission process, but an applicant may choose to include it if his/her undergraduate GPA is below average.
Concordia University Wisconsin
The online MBA program at Concordia University Wisconsin (CUW) is delivered with a student assistant service called Online Student Success Advisors (OSSA). This platform assists in the distance learning process including guidance in navigation and learning.
The program has 13 predetermined concentrations including Innovation and Entrepreneurship, and Strategic Management. The program has 39-credit hours of self-paced learning.
The online MBA program at CUW does not require the GRE for admission.
California State University, Long Beach College of Business Administration
The online MBA program at the California State University in Long Beach is the same as the curriculum in their on-campus MBA, but distant learners have access to the university’s academic resources.
Applicants can choose between two tracks: the Part-time Program, which can be completed in four years; and the Full-time Program, which can be completed in only two years. Core subjects in the program include Managerial Accounting and Marketing Concepts.
Applicants who completed their undergraduate degree in an AACSB accredited school with a 3.0 GPA or higher can apply for a GRE waiver and be able to study in the USA.
Many U.S. business schools offer an online MBA program without the GRE. Flip through more of our articles here at MSM Unify to learn more about online MBA programs that don’t require any standardized tests.