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Program Admissions Requirements Master of Business in Professional Leadership

All students must meet the General Admissions Requirements for Graduate Study of the Office of Graduate Studies. (See General Admissions for Graduate Study in the Office of Graduate Studies Academic Catalog.) Those requirements are currently:

1. A bachelor’s degree from an institutionally accredited college or university. 
2. Evidence of aptitude for success in graduate-level studies. 
3. Completion of all program admissions requirements. 
4. For residents of Georgia, Documentation of Lawful Residence. 

In addition to the above Office of Graduate Studies requirements, students must meet the following admission criteria for the MB in Professional Leadership:

1. Preferred minimum GPA of 2.75.*
2. Letter of application that states the applicant's interest in the program.
3. Professional résumé highlighting work experience.

Note: Interested applicants who do not meet the preferred minimum GPA may take a standardized test such as the GRE or GMAT to further strengthen their application.

Additionally, significant weight is placed on the résumé when making a decision about an applicant with a lower than preferred GPA to account for experience beyond the classroom.