MinBusiness Administration (Full-Time)University of Minnesota Twin Cities

Program Info

Dates and tuition are specific to the 2027 intake.

Multiple application rounds (other deadlines: Dec 1, 2026 | Feb 1, 2027 | Apr 1, 2027 | Jun 1, 2027).

Historical admission data is not published.

Personal statement essay

Confirm current prompts on the requirements page.

CV or resume

Current resume.

Recommendation letters x 2

Two professional recommendations.

Video essay

One impromptu question; 2 minutes to prepare and 2 minutes to record; one official attempt.

Official transcript(s)

Unofficial transcripts from all post-secondary institutions; official copies typically required only after admission.

Official sources are the final authority

Academic: Bachelor's degree; Four-year U.S. bachelor's or comparable degree. No published hard minimum GPA; holistic review. Academic test waiver pathway references GPA 3.2+ (3.4+ STEM) among other criteria.
Prerequisites: Professional experience; Minimum of about two years of full-time post-bachelor professional work experience strongly recommended/required per admissions overview.
IELTS: 6.5 overall (6.5 writing, 6.5 reading); University Graduate School minimum. Programs may require higher scores.
TOEFL: New scale: 4.5 overall (4.5 writing, 4.5 reading) | Old scale: 79 overall (W21, R19); University Graduate School minimum for tests taken on or after 21 January 2026. Programs may require higher scores.; University Graduate School minimum for tests taken before 21 January 2026. Programs may require higher scores.
GMAT: Required (waiver available); GMAT or GRE required unless an academic test waiver is approved; scores should be less than five years old.
GRE: Accepted alternative; GRE accepted in lieu of GMAT; waivers available for qualified applicants.