In addition to the full-time MBA program, there are additional options if you are seeking a different program format.

1. Professional MBA - 16 month program with all classes occurring on weekends. Additional requirement of 5 years work experience. Contact: Carolyn Cuddy (865) 974-2487 More

2.Senior Executive MBA - 1 year program for business executives. Additional requirement of 10 years work experience. Contact: Dr. Amy Cathey (865) 974-8519 More

3. Physicians MBA - 1 year program for physicians. Contact: Dr. Mike Stahl (865) 974-1772 More

4. Aerospace MBA - 1 year program for Aerospace Engineers. Contact: Dr. Elaine Seat (865) 974-2027 More

There are several ways to finance your graduate education at The University of Tennessee.

1. The MBA Program has available several assistantships that extend a university tuition waver and a stipend in exchange for 12 hours of weekly work. Additionally, the MBA Program also offers fellowships. These awards are merit based, with consideration given to GPA, GMAT scores, and employment history. In general, for merit-based monies, we consider candidates who have a minimum GMAT score of 650 and a minimum GPA of 3.5. This is the baseline for consideration, not a guarantee of an award. Upon entering the program, often other graduate assistantship opportunities arise which are not merit based.

2. Federal Student loans are need-based awards available through the Financial Aid Office. Loan types include Stafford Loans, FPLUS and the UTK Work Study Program. Application is through the Financial Aid Office.

3. For University sources of funding (fellowships, assistantships, other), please go to this link on the University of Tennessee website.

There are a number of ways:

1. Call the UTK MBA Office at (865) 974-5033.

2. Visit us on campus at 527 Stokely Management Center.

3. Request an application via our website. More

1. The assistantship/fellowship application form is part of the MBA application. Deadline for applying is February 1.

2. Federal Loans and Work Study Program applications can be obtained by contacting the Financial Aid Office.

3. University sponsored fellowships and assistantships.

MBA Program
College of Business Administration
527 Stokely Management Center
The University of Tennessee
Knoxville, TN 37996-0552

All of the materials listed below should be sent directly to the MBA Program Office. However, the TOEFL score (and GRE if you are applying to the MS/MBA dual degree program with the College of Engineering) should be sent directly to the Office of Graduate Studies.

1. MBA Program Application - general information and essay questions.

2. $35 Application Fee - Make check or money order (in U.S. funds) payable to The University of Tennessee.

3. Transcripts - One official (sealed) transcript from the registrar of each college/university attended. The transcript must be sent directly from the college/university registrar.

4. TOEFL - If your native language is not English, this test must be taken and scores submitted.

5. GMAT Score Report - An official report from ETS/PearsonVUE, taken within the past 5 years. (See GMAT).

6. GRE Score Report - An official report from ETS, taken within the past 5 years. (Take this test only if you are applying to the MS/MBA dual degree program with Engineering.)

7. Letters of Recommendation - two recommendations, to be completed by those who know you well on an academic and/or professional basis.

8. Essays - 4 essays (or 5 if you choose to submit an optional essay) covering the topics listed on the application.

In general, due to the unique structure of our program, transfer credit is not awarded. However, successful completion of graduate classes that are equivalent to one of our concentration elective courses may be considered for transfer credit.

We are seeking well-rounded students, who have knowledge and experiences to bring to the classroom. A large part of the learning process comes from sharing information with other classmates. We are seeking students who have:

• Prior professional work experiences (3+ years preferred)
• Demonstrated leadership
• Instances of teamwork
• Effective communication skills
• International or diverse cultural experiences

Also, your letters of recommendation weigh heavily in the admissions process. Be sure to select individuals who know you well, and those who can discuss your talents, skills and successes. You can further communicate the strengths of your candidacy by scheduling an interview with a program representative.

Actually, it may enhance your application to our program. In the UT MBA Program, we love diversity! We welcome candidates from all walks of life, ethic backgrounds, life and work experiences, geographic locations, international experience, and academic backgrounds. In terms of your academic background, our only requirement is that you have completed a 4-year degree, at an accredited institution and meet the minimum GPA requirement of the University. These are just some of the elements that may enhance your candidacy and make you a competitive candidate.

All applicants of the UT MBA Program must meet the minimum criteria as mandated by the University of Tennessee. GPA is based on a 4.0 scale.

Applicants to the University of Tennessee must have a minimum overall undergraduate GPA of 2.70 in order to be considered as a degree-seeking candidate by the MBA Program.

If graduate level coursework has been previously taken, a minimum GPA of 3.0 is required of the graduate level work.

Historically, our average GPA has been a 3.34 on a 4.0 scale.

The University of Tennessee evaluates your application using the overall GPA. Their 2.70 minimum requirement must be met before the MBA Admissions Committee can review an application.

The MBA Admissions Committee reviews both the overall GPA as well as the GPA within the major or Junior/Senior years. We understand that sometimes a student may have trouble in a course/semester, or may not have been ready for the challenges of college life at the Freshman/Sophomore level. A higher GPA within the major or Junior/Senior years shows the student made a strong effort to overcome these obstacles, and has knowledge of the major subject material.

The Office of Graduate Studies reviews all coursework in its determination of admissions status. Contact The Office of Graduate Studies at (865) 974-3251 for more information.

Contact The Office of Graduate Studies for an evaluation of your GPA. They may require a copy of your transcript to perform this calculation.

The GMAT is given by PearsonVUE.

Residents of the US and Canada may call 1-800-717-4628.

International and domestic candidates can research information on the web at http://www.gmac.com/gmac

Times and locations vary by testing center. A list of test centers is on the web at http://www.gmac.com/gmac.

We do not have any coursework prerequisites.

If you do not have a business background, we highly recommend that you take one or all of the following undergraduate classes: finance, accounting and statistics.

If you are unable to take these classes in a full-semester or mini-term, you have the option of taking one or all of them in a pre-MBA prep class. We offer one and one-half day review sessions in each area the week before our fall classes begin.

Please use this link to apply on-line. More

When the MBA Admissions Committee makes their decision, they base it first, and foremost, on the quantity and quality of the professional work experience reflected in your application. Therefore, we strongly recommend that all candidates have professional work experience prior to entering our MBA program.

What are the benefits of having prior work experience? 1) You’ll be more competitive for admission to our program. Why is that? Half of what you’ll learn in our dynamically interactive MBA Program, you will learn from each other…your classmates! Those students with work experience bring a different level of contributions and insights to the learning environment of our program, therefore, enhancing the learning experience. 2) Work experience will enhance your personal educational experience by providing you with a “foundation of experiences” from which you may draw. You’ll have a better understanding of what you “do know” as well as what you “need to know”. This will also enable you to make better decisions while a student in our program. 3) We know that your ultimate goal is to have a successful and fulfilling future…a lifetime of successful career management. By having relevant, professional work experience prior to entering our program, it will help you to be more marketable to the companies who hire MBA graduates. (Hint: you will also be in a position to negotiate a higher salary than your less experienced counterparts.)

The MBA program requires a score of 100ibt (250cbt and 600 paper test) or higher on the TOEFL. A score of 8 or higher is required for the IELTS.

The TOEFL and IELTS scores are valid for two years.

You must take either the TOEFL or IELTS if your native language is not English and you do not have a degree from a US college/university dated less than two years prior to entering the UTK MBA program.