Additional Note University of Texas – Dallas – Professional MBA (Flex) in Strategic Management I PROGRAM DESCRIPTION The Professional MBA programs (PMBA) help working professionals learn to think, plan and act strategically in a competitive global marketplace Students complete the 53 semester credit hour curriculum (30 core and 23 elective), through several different formats: ˙PMBA Evening Cohort: 50 fully employed professionals are accepted every fall semester and take core courses twice a week in an accelerated 24-month program This format allows working professionals to take all 30 hours of core courses together, creating an effective networking team approach to the PMBA curriculum ˙PMBA Flex: This format allows students to complete the entire PMBA on their own schedule, pace and focus Flex students can start the PMBA in fall, spring or summer semesters, and can take courses on campus or online PMBA Flex students determine when they will take courses and how many PMBA Online: Students can complete the entire PMBA Online program following a similar format to the PMBA Flex program It is important to note that not all electives are offered online at this time, so there may be some limited choice in elective courses/concentrations Exams may be administered in several different ways: embedded in courses, uploaded by email, or proctored View our Online Courses tab for a complete list of classes currently offered online You may also find it helpful to view the online course demo A majority of PMBA Flex and Online students work full-time and take classes on a part-time basis, normally credit hours (two courses) per semester To accommodate working professionals, classes are typically offered between the hours of 4:00 p.m – 10:00 p.m Monday – Friday http://jindal.utdallas.edu/mba-programs/pmba/ MBA Program Concentrations Accounting, Business Analytics, Energy Risk Management, Finance, Healthcare Management, Information Technology Management, Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Internal Audit International Management, Leadership in Organizations, Marketing, Real Estate, Strategic Management, Supply Chain Management, Systems Engineering & Management http://jindal.utdallas.edu/academic-programs/mba-programs/concentrations/ FAQ What are the concentration areas for me to choose from? There are several concentrations to choose from – visit for a complete list Please note concentrations are unofficial and not published on your transcript or diploma MBA students can select up to two concentrations Additional Note Is the program name/format printed on your diploma? All UT Dallas MBA’s are awarded the same diploma that states, “Master of Business Administration” The school name and program format are not mentioned http://jindal.utdallas.edu/faq/#mba II DEADLINE The MBA Admission Committee reviews and considers applications for program admission in rounds Applications received after the final deadline for the specific term of entry will be considered on a rolling basis should seats remain available All scholarships are merit based and recipients may receive resident tuition status Candidates seeking scholarship are encouraged to apply in earlier rounds GMAT and GRE prep course scholarships are also available for those who apply in Rounds and Please contact the MBA Programs Office for more information Professional Online MBA & Professional Flex MBA Program For an application to be considered complete, all supporting documents including transcripts must be postmarked on or before the regular deadline For incomplete applications submitted after the regular deadline, a new application may need to be completed and submitted for any future terms for which you wish to apply You are encouraged to submit a complete application as early as possible, as it can take from 4-6 weeks to process Complete application files, including an application and all required documents, submitted by the regular deadline will be processed If an application is completed after the regular deadline, a decision is not guaranteed Priority Application and Documentation Deadline (Complete Admissions Application File Due) Regular Application and Documentation Deadline (Complete Admissions Application File Due) Fall FullTerm January 15 May Spring FullTerm May 15 October Summer October 15 March Term Additional Note Sessions http://jindal.utdallas.edu/admission-requirements/#03-mba-programs III.ADMISSION REQUIREMENT Degree Requirement Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in the United States, or its equivalent as determined by the dean of graduate studies http://www.utdallas.edu/admissions/graduate/degrees/detail.php?d=501 GRE/GMAT GMAT/ GRE scores no more than five years old (Our GRE School Code is R6897) GMAT Codes can be found here Please review our policy regarding GMAT/GRE waivers in the Application Differences section below English Proficiency All international students are required to provide an English proficiency test no more than two years old from one of three testing services: TOEFL, PTE, and IELTS (School Code: 6897) Please review our policy regarding English proficiency test waivers in the Application Differences section below Prerequisite Prerequisite knowledge in calculus is a requirement for the Professional MBA programs Applicants need to have earned a “B” or better in calculus or its equivalent to satisfy the prerequisite Applicants who have not satisfied this requirement may be admitted but will need to satisfy the prerequisite within the first semester of UT Dallas course work by taking OPRE 6303 (Quantitative Foundations of Business) OPRE 6303 cannot be used for course credit Applicants may also elect to complete Math 1325 at a community college prior to matriculation to satisfy this requirement http://jindal.utdallas.edu/prospective-students/admission-requirements/#3 FAQ What is your minimum GMAT score? ˙We don’t have a minimum ˙The average GMAT score for the Full-Time MBA Program Class of 2017 is a 670, with 80% of our accepted candidates in the 650-700 range ˙GMAT scores average 550-700 for our Professional MBA Program The Class of 2018 Professional Evening Cohort Program’s average GMAT score is a 618 What is your minimum GRE score? We don’t have a minimum Average GRE scores range from 310-330 for all MBA Programs If I need to retake my GMAT/GRE, will you average my scores? Additional Note No, we take your highest score Is work experience required to apply? No Each year, 5-10% of our incoming class has less than year’s experience after college Professional Evening Cohort applicants must be fully-employed to be considered for admission What is the minimum score required for an English Proficiency test? The university requires an 80 for the TOEFL internet based test, 6.5 for the IELTS and 67 on the PTE, but the average TOEFL score is 100 http://jindal.utdallas.edu/academic-programs/mba-programs/faq/ IV PROCESS & MAILING ADDRESS Process Applicants for the Full-Time MBA and Professional MBA Programs must submit the following to be considered for admission into the degree program Incomplete files will not be reviewed Ø Complete online application Ø Application Fees Full-Time MBA: $100 Domestic; $150 International Professional MBA: $50 Domestic; $100 International UT Dallas alumni receive an application fee waiver U.S Veterans are encouraged to contact the MBA Programs Office for an application fee waiver Application Late Fees A late fee of $75 is added to the Application Fee after the following dates: Entry Term: International Domestic Fall May July Spring October 15 Summer March Ø Transcripts ˙Official transcripts from previous graduating college/university both in English and local language Transcript must show conferral of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in the United States, or its equivalent as determined by the dean of graduate studies To avoid processing delays, we recommend applying to UT Dallas with unofficial test scores and transcripts Scanned unofficial copies of your documents can be uploaded using the online application All official certified, signed or stamped transcripts must be mailed to Admission and Enrollment Services after admission (address below) Sealed enclosed certified copy of degree certificate if Additional Note degree granted by a non-US institution Ø GRE/GMAT Score ˙Our GRE School Code is R6897 ˙GMAT Code: ZTZ-PQ-73 Ø TOEFL, PTE, and the IELTS ˙Reporting code: 6897 Ø A detailed resume of all work history is required Ø One letter of recommendation ˙One letter of recommendation from current or past employers, community leaders, current or former professors, advisor, etc is required Letters are to be submitted through the online application system Ø One Essay The Full-Time MBA Program requires two essays and the Professional MBA Program requires one All essays are described in the online application system Ø When mailing your supporting documents, please fill out the UT Dallas Cover Form and include it with your official documents Mailing Address Send official transcripts after admission to: The University of Texas at Dallas Admission and Enrollment Services, ROC 11 800 W Campbell Rd Richardson, TX 75080-3021 USA Phone: 972-883-2270 E-mail: interest@utdallas.edu Program Contact E-mail: mba@utdallas.edu FAQ Where I need to get transcripts from? ˙Please submit unofficial documents for review directly into the online application All official certified, signed or stamped transcripts must be mailed after admission to Admission and Enrollment Services ˙Transcripts are required from your degree granting institution, as long as you completed your last 60 hours there If not, please submit all prior transcripts ˙If you are an international applicant, unofficial copies of your transcripts and degree certificate is acceptable for admission Official, attested copies sent directly from your graduating institution are not required until prior to enrollment Please be prepared to provide English translations of your transcripts and degree certificates (if applicable) ˙If you are requesting a GMAT/GRE waiver because you already have a doctoral degree, please also submit the relevant transcripts Unofficial copies are acceptable Additional Note http://jindal.utdallas.edu/prospective-students/admission-requirements/#3 http://jindal.utdallas.edu/academic-programs/mba-programs/faq/ http://jindal.utdallas.edu/prospective-students/admission-requirements/gmat-codes/ http://www.utdallas.edu/admissions/graduate/steps/guidelines.php http://www.utdallas.edu/admissions/graduate/degrees/detail.php?d=501 http://www.utdallas.edu/admissions/graduate/international/ http://www.utdallas.edu/enroll/apply/guide.php V SOP/ESSAY/WRITING SAMPLE Essays The Full-Time MBA Program requires two essays and the Professional MBA Programs require one Please attach to the application a brief narrative outlining your academic interests Include any current or long-range interests in research, teaching or other professional objectives If you have progressed far enough in your career to have publications or other evidence of scholarly endeavor, please describe these Accepted file types: bmp, doc, docx, jpeg, jpg, pdf, png, rtf, tif, tiff, txt http://jindal.utdallas.edu/prospective-students/admission-requirements/#3 (Guidelines from the Online Application) VI ADDITIONAL NOTE FOR INT’L APPLICANT Academic Documents for Admission The University of Texas at Dallas requires an official attested photocopy of academic documents such as a transcript, diploma, mark sheets, provisional degree certificate and or your final degree certificate, in a school sealed envelope with the school seal stamped on the back side of the envelope What are academic documents? Country China Academic Documents Needed Transcript in Transcript in original Official documents issued by English language Transcripts AND ✓ degree certificates AND graduation diplomas from ✓ China Academic Degrees and Graduate Education Development Center (CDGDC)/Ministry of Education/College/University Additional Note all postsecondary institutions Taiwan Transcripts AND ✓ degree certificates from all postsecondary institutions College/University http://jindal.utdallas.edu/prospective-students/admission-requirements/academicdocuments/ http://www.utdallas.edu/admissions/graduate/international/credential.php English Proficiency The ability to read, write, speak and understand English is essential for success in graduate studies at UT Dallas If your native language is not English and you have been educated outside of the United States, you must submit an acceptable TOEFL examination score, an IELTS or a PTE Academic score At the time you enroll, the test score must be less than two years old A minimum score is required for unconditional, regular admission as a graduate student UT Dallas considers students with lower scores but advises applicants to improve their test scores and reapply The UT Dallas school code for the TOEFL is 6897 Students can also demonstrate English proficiency by completing Level 112 at an ELS Language Center Minimum test scores are as follows: 80 TOEFL iBT (Internet-based test) IELTS Academic 67 PTE Academic http://www.utdallas.edu/admissions/graduate/international-students/englishproficiency/ New Students - Receive Your Form I-20 A Form I-20 is required by the U.S Department of State as a part of an F-1 visa application It is issued by each university or college who admits you as a potential student in the United States If you receive I-20s from more than one school, you will have to choose which school you will attend prior to the visa interview and supply that document to the visa officer To be eligible for a UT Dallas I-20: Meet all eligibility requirements and be admitted to a UT Dallas degree seeking Additional Note program Submit the following documents by mail or email to the International Student Services Office (ISSO): UT Dallas Financial Affidavit Financial support documents: Bank statement on bank letterhead, no older than six months UT Dallas TA/RA letter, if you have been granted an assistantship UT Dallas Scholarship letter, if you have been granted an scholarship Copy of the pages in your passport that contain your picture, name and date of expiry http://www.utdallas.edu/isso/i20-receive/ Tuition and Fee Graduate 2017-2018 Graduate paying nonresident tuition Student Student + Spouse Student + Spouse + Child** Tuition (two terms) $25,452 $25,452 $25,452 *Living expenses $16,034 $16,034 $16,034 Dependent $0 $5,000 $8,000 Other (health insurance, year) $2,335 $4,670 $8,678 Total $43,821 $51,156 $58,164 http://www.utdallas.edu/isso/i20-expenses/ VII OTHER Interview Interviews by invitation (only Full-Time MBA and Professional MBA Evening Cohort programs) Full-Time MBA applicants who are granted an interview may also be interviewed by an alumnus The assigned alumnus will contact you directly to schedule this interview This interview will be in addition to the interview conducted by MBA Program office staff Scholarships – Professional MBA The Naveen Jindal School of Management awards some merit-based scholarships to new and continuing Professional MBA students in Fall and Spring semesters Please Additional Note be aware that Professional MBA candidates must submit a GMAT or GRE score to be eligible for new student scholarships in the Jindal School You must have official GMAT/GRE exam scores sent to UT Dallas by the scholarship application deadline to be awarded scholarship Each scholarship may have specific requirements based on the purpose of the scholarship; however, the JSOM Graduate Scholarship Committee will consider applicants for all available scholarships Continuing students are eligible to apply for scholarship after two long semesters Visit the JSOM scholarships page to view the requirements and apply Students are not considered automatically for scholarship awards and must apply online to be considered by the JSOM graduate scholarship committee You must be admitted prior to applying for scholarship JSOM scholarships have very specific deadlines (Fall deadline: May 20th, Spring deadline: December 5th) http://jindal.utdallas.edu/prospective-students/admission-requirements/#3 Checking Application Status To check your application status, log in to Galaxy, then click Applicant Center Your application status is displayed in the My Applications table at the top of the page http://www.utdallas.edu/admissions/graduate/steps-to-admission/check-applicationstatus/ http://www.utdallas.edu/status/ When a student's application has been verified, she or he will receive an application acknowledgement email from UT Dallas that includes a unique 10-digit UTD-ID Students will need to use this UTD-ID to obtain a NetID and password online through a secure site Once a NET-ID and password have been created, the student can access UT Dallas' secure portal Galaxy and gain up-to-date application status information http://www.utdallas.edu/enroll/apply/guide.php FAQ How I apply for scholarship? Full-Time MBA Program: Candidates interested in scholarship are encouraged to apply by Round All admitted students are automatically considered for scholarship Scholarships are merit-based and awarded at the time of admission Scholarship recipients may also receive a waiver for in-state tuition No additional action is necessary on part of the applicant to be considered Professional MBA Programs: Please visit our scholarships page for more information http://jindal.utdallas.edu/academic-programs/mba-programs/faq/ ... http://www.utdallas.edu/admissions/graduate/international-students/englishproficiency/ New Students - Receive Your Form I-20 A Form I-20 is required by the U.S Department of State as a part of an F-1 visa application It is issued by each university. .. Richardson, TX 7508 0-3 021 USA Phone: 97 2-8 8 3-2 270 E-mail: interest@utdallas.edu Program Contact E-mail: mba@utdallas.edu FAQ Where I need to get transcripts from? ˙Please submit unofficial documents... UT Dallas Cover Form and include it with your official documents Mailing Address Send official transcripts after admission to: The University of Texas at Dallas Admission and Enrollment Services,