What to Know About Business Schools

Which Program is Right for You MBA EMBA PMBA MPA MPP EMPA MAcc MISM

What Are the Criteria for Each Program Test Scores Work Experience Other Experience GPA

Admission Criteria for a Good School MBA GMAT: Average 640 – 720 (GRE for MPA in the 1100’s) MBA Work Experience: years –Most MBA schools like to see at least 2 years MPA: 0-3 years MBA & MPA GPA: Biggest Differentiators

Timelines Take the GMAT/GRE as close to when you graduate as possible (scores good for 5 years) Start applying one year before you want to start the program Turn in all materials early Give yourself time to study and retake the GMAT/GRE

Basic Application General Application Resume Essays Transcripts (From outside of the US have to be certified) Letters of Recommendation GMAT/GRE TOEFL (International Students) (IBT >94) Financial Certification (International Students) Ecclesiastical Endorsement (at BYU) Application Fee

Big Factors When Looking at Business Schools Placement (Is it %?) –Where –With Who & Against Who (classmates) –How Starting Salaries –By Region –By Job Type Expectations –Day in the Life Of –Sundays and Mondays –Families –Recruiting Activities –Interaction With Professors –Class Size –Cultural Initiatives Cost –Tuition (Public School – In State or Out of State?) –Cost of Living –Scholarships –Internship Pay BYU Average Base Salary $82-83K Placement Nationwide / Worldwide - BYU ~ 97-98% Placement - Placed with Great Fortune 100’s - Competing in a Collaborative Environment. Students Have an Average of 3.5 Years of Work Experience. - Excellent Full Time Career Placement Staff Dedicated to Helping Students Find Great Jobs At BYU: Schedule on Campus 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM Study at Home 9:00 PM – 12:00 AM No School on Sundays Monday Night is for FHE Great Family Activities & Singles’ Activities Recruiters Won’t Take You to a Bar Time to Interact With Professors Small Class With an Opportunity to Build Forever Friendships BYU ~ 9K / Yr for LDS or 18K / Yr Non LDS Married Housing $ /month Single Housing $250-$400/ month First Year Scholarships for Those Who Qualify

What Can You Do Now Prepare for the GMAT/GRE Look Into Programs Get to Know Alumni Consider Preparatory Programs –BYU MBA Academy –2 by 2 –Jump Start

BYU Pre-MBA Academy For students entering their Junior or Senior year or for graduating Seniors For students who are academically strong (at least a 3.0 GPA) For students who have demonstrated leadership For students who can bring a unique or diverse perspective to our program

BYU Pre-MBA Academy Will help with GMAT Prep Will help with your job search Will help you develop key relationships with business leaders and other students Will help you know you are prepared for a MBA program after you obtain relevant work experience