Admissions
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Admission Requirements
The Admissions Committee evaluates each candidate for the Executive MBA based on the following admission requirements.
- Professional Experience and Proven Leadership
Applicants must have seven years of managerial work experience following an undergraduate degree.
- Degree Requirement and Transcripts
A bachelor’s degree is a requirement, but it does not have to be in business discipline. However, no Executive MBA coursework will be waived for previous academic work.
- GMAT
The Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT) is not required for admission; however, if the applicant has taken the GMAT, it is advisable to submit the score with the application.
- Resume
A current resume outlining an applicant’s work and academic experience is required. Please detail managerial experience and responsibilities.
- Recommendations
Two letters of recommendation are required. One should be from a higher-level manager or executive within the applicant’s current organization.
- Personal Interview
A personal interview is required for admission to the Executive MBA program.
Admission Process
1. Complete and submit the online application.
2. Submit a two page, double-spaced essay on the topic, “What factors in your career have led you to consider an Executive MBA, and what do you hope to gain from a Millsaps Executive MBA?” The essay may be emailed directly to Graduate Admissions at the Else School of Management, mbamacc@millsaps.edu.
3. Provide two letters of recommendation. One recommendation should be from a higher-level manager or executive within your current organization. Recommendations may be completed and submitted online by your recommenders, or mailed to:
Millsaps College
Graduate Admissions
1701 North State Street
Jackson, MS 39210-0001
4. Request official transcripts from all previous degree granting institutions and have them sent to:
Millsaps College
Graduate Admissions
1701 North State Street
Jackson, MS 39210-0001
5. Provide a current resume to the Graduate Admissions Office. The resume may be emailed to mbamacc@millsaps.edu, or mailed to:
Millsaps College
Graduate Admissions
1701 North State Street
Jackson, MS 39210-0001
6. When the application is received, the applicant will be contacted in order to set up a personal interview.
