The George Washington University is accredited by AACSB International - The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business, the premier accrediting agency for bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs in business administration and accounting.

Admissions

Admission to the Executive Master of Business Administration Program at The George Washington University’s School of Business is competitive. To meet the requirements, candidates should have the following:

An undergraduate degree; and
Organizational experience of ten years or more with five years or more in a managerial capacity strongly preferred.

A note on the GMAT: A competitive score on the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) will be required for prospective EMBA students who do not have the requisite years/type of work experience but who exhibit exemplary undergraduate academic preparation and possess otherwise exceptional talents.

Application Process

The process for applying to the Executive MBA Program is slightly different from the application process for our other GW Graduate Programs. There are two phases to the EMBA application process: the preliminary application and the full application. The following information is designed to guide you through both phases of this process. If, at any time, you have questions, need clarification or would like additional information, please don’t hesitate to contact Sarah Aleksich (e-mail: saleksic@gwu.edu; tel: 202-994-3033) or Christine Kiely (e-mail: ckiely@gwu.edu; tel: 202-994-4856).

Preliminary Application

The Preliminary Application is actually comprised of elements from the Full Application and provides interested individuals with an opportunity to receive preliminary feedback from the admissions committee before having to complete the entire application. Pre-applicants’ credentials are evaluated to determine whether they are likely to be competitive with the broader applicant pool. Use of the preliminary application assists potential candidates in deciding if it is appropriate to approach their employers regarding the necessary Organizational Commitment Form and/or possible financial support. Information provided is held in strict confidence. Applicants’ employers will not be notified.

Elements of the preliminary application include:

General Application (see below*)
Resume
Statement of Purpose (see below**)
Preliminary Interview (with an alumnus in your area)
$60 application fee

* General Application - The general application can be filled out in one of two ways:

1) The general application and the supporting forms (the transcript request form and the recommendation form, both submitted during the second phase of the application process) can be downloaded (pdf) from the following link: http://www.gwu.edu/~gradinfo/Admission_downloadprint.cfm

2) If you prefer to fill out the general application online using the “Apply Yourself” system, please click here. As you fill out the application, simply select EMBA from the drop-down list of study options.

** Statement of Purpose – In lieu of the broader statement of purpose defined in the graduate application, please discuss your professional objectives, both long- and short-term. Indicate how your past experiences have contributed to the definition of these objectives. Why do you want to pursue an EMBA at this point in your career? Please discuss any related qualifications, including professional and community activities, and any other substantial accomplishments that distinguish you from other qualified applicants. (Limit to two pages, 500 words.)

Early submission of the preliminary application is strongly encouraged. As indicated, an interview with an alumnus of the Executive MBA program is required during this preliminary phase of the application process. After submission of the preliminary application, applicants will be contacted by an alumnus of the program to arrange for a convenient meeting time. Review of the preliminary application is made and feedback given to the applicant shortly thereafter.

Full Application

If the preliminary application yields a favorable response, the candidate is encouraged to pursue full admission to the Executive MBA program by completing the application process. At this time, the candidate will be asked to provide all supporting documentation including:

Three Letters of Evaluation;
Transcripts from each post-secondary institution attended; and
Organizational Commitment Form.

In addition, a final interview will be required with a member of the Executive MBA leadership team from the George Washington University.

Admission decisions are made on a rolling basis. The final deadline for the preliminary application is June 30th, and the deadline for the full application is July 15^th. However, the EMBA program cannot guarantee that seats will still be available at that time. Seats in the entering class are limited, and early submission of the completed application is strongly encouraged. Applications are considered complete when all of the required materials have been received. Full applications are reviewed upon completion and admission decisions are made soon after. Candidates are notified immediately, and the program begins in mid-August.

Thank you for taking the time to read through this material. We look forward to the opportunity to get to know you better and to the possibility of welcoming you with our next incoming class!!