VirBusiness AdministrationVirginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Program Info

Dates and tuition are specific to the 2027 intake.

Historical admission data is not published.

Goals Statement

Minimum 300 words.

CV or resume

Two-minute video

Required two-minute video listed in Graduate Catalog supplemental materials.

Recommendation letters x 2

Required essay

Minimum 300 words.

Official transcript(s)

Scanned official transcripts from universities where a degree was conferred; Virginia Tech alumni may use unofficial Hokie Spa transcript.

Official sources are the final authority

Academic: Bachelor's degree with GPA 3.0/4.0; Minimum GPA published in Graduate Catalog admission requirements.
GMAT: Target GMAT 600+; Accepted alternative to GRE; same waiver policy as GRE for applicants with 5+ years experience, a prior graduate degree, or expired scores.
GRE: Target GRE 154+; Either GRE or GMAT required for applicants with under 5 years of full-time post-degree work experience; waiver available with 5+ years experience, a prior graduate degree, or expired scores (approval not guaranteed).
IELTS: 6.5 overall; Accepted alternative to TOEFL.
TOEFL: New scale: 4.5 overall (4.5 each component) | Old scale: 90 overall (20 each subsection); Graduate School minimum for tests on or after 21 January 2026; some departments may require higher.; For TOEFL tests taken before 21 January 2026.