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Professional's MBA Admissions

Deadlines, Qualifications, and Application Requirements

Priority Deadlines

  • Fall Semester: July 1
  • Spring Semester: November 1
  • Summer Semester: March 1

Apply by the priority deadline for best award consideration. Learn more about Sellinger scholarships and awards.

General Deadlines

  • Fall Semester: August 1
  • Spring Semester: December 1
  • Summer Semester: April 1

At the discretion of the department, applications will continue to be reviewed after the application deadline on a space-available basis.

Qualifications

  • A bachelor's degree or equivalent from a regionally accredited college or university.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Computer skills, familiarity with MS Office Suite at intermediate level
  • Professional work experience, typically two years. Prospective students with fewer than two years of work experience are encouraged to review their qualifications with an advisor at 410-617-5067 or mbarecruitment@loyola.edu.
  • Facility in algebra and graphing of mathematical functions, graphic interpretation, and probability. Proficiency in these areas will be determined through recent college or graduate level credit (B or better in a single course) in finite mathematics, pre-calculus, or mathematical models for business. Proficiency may also be established through a score of 80 percent or better on the Math Proficiency Exam.
  • Strong potential for academic and professional success.

Application Requirements

The following should be completed with the online application:

  • Online application form; non-refundable fee of $60 
  • Applicants should select specialization area of interest when they apply
  • Resume or curriculum vitae
  • Choose to either submit an essay or schedule a virtual interview, which would be scheduled after all other materials are received.
  • Official transcripts from degree-granting institution
  • One professional letter of recommendation

Applicants who have not earned (or will not be earning) a bachelor's or higher degree from a college or university where English is the sole language of instruction are required to provide official English language examination scores.

Note: The Professional's MBA program does not consider GMAT/GRE scores as a part of our application process. Applicants should refrain from sending GMAT/GRE score reports since they will not be reviewed even if they are received.

Additional Admissions Details

Sending Transcripts

We strongly recommend that all applicants have their schools send us official e-transcripts if possible. If your school uses an automated transcript request service, select “Loyola University Maryland” as the receiving institution, and be sure to select “Graduate” or “Graduate Admission” as the receiving office. If your school does not use an automated transcript request service but will still send an official transcript on your behalf via email, have your school send your transcript to graduate@loyola.edu.

If your school is unable to provide electronic transcripts of any kind, your transcripts must be sent to us by mail in envelopes sealed by the school. Our mailing address can be found on the Graduate Admission webpage.

  • The admission committee reserves the right to request official transcripts from universities where an applicant attended but did not complete a degree. Please note that not submitting all transcripts where courses have been completed could impact course waivers and advanced standing.
  • All foreign transcripts must be translated and evaluated by an approved international academic record evaluation service. Visit the International Academic Records page for a list of approved services.
  • International applicants must also complete additional requirements. Please visit the Graduate Admission for International Students page. International students with or needing an F-1 visa are only eligible to complete the Professional's MBA program fully online while outside of the United States. Form 1-20s cannot be issued for this program.
Non-Discrimination

Loyola University Maryland does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, or any other legally protected classification in the administration of any of its educational programs and activities or with respect to admission or employment. The designated compliance officer to ensure compliance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, as amended, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, is David Tiscione, Director of Title IX, Compliance, and Assessment, 105 Jenkins Hall, 410-617-5171, dmtiscione@loyola.edu. Loyola University is authorized under Federal Law to enroll non-immigrant, alien students. This publication does not constitute an express or implied contract. Loyola reserves the right to amend or rescind this publication at any time.

Title IX

For information about the Title IX Grievance Process, see the Harassment and Discrimination Policy and Procedures for Students and for Employees.

To report any Sexual Harassment or any form of sexual misconduct or related behaviors, please contact any of the Title IX Coordinators.

Accessibility Accommodations

If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please contact the Office of Graduate Admission at graduate@loyola.edu or 410-617-5020.

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Questions about the application or admission process may be directed to the Office of Graduate Business Programs at (410) 617-5067 or via email at mbarecruitment@loyola.edu.

It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that a completed application and all supplemental materials are received by the application deadline. Supplemental materials, once received, become the property of Loyola University Maryland and cannot be returned.

Applicants accepted for graduate study will be advised in writing. Individuals will also be informed of any required undergraduate courses or prerequisites. A program advisor will assist in planning your program of study. Students are responsible for discussing any special needs they may have with their advisor.

Loyola’s rigorous curriculum and focus on real-world business problems demanded new avenues of thought, enhanced my natural inclinations, and transformed me into an adaptable leader.
I come from a technical background, and I have the management experience, but the Loyola MBA provided a way to blend the two.
All the classes I took, all the professors I learned from and all the fellow colleagues I worked with enriched my education and left me with a piece of knowledge I didn’t have before.