Are You Eligible?

• Do you have the potential to successfully complete graduate work in business administration within a condensed and fast-paced program?

• Can you and your family commit mentally, physically, and financially to the 19 month program?

• Can your employer commit to allowing you the minimum of time off to attend class?

• Do you demonstrate maturity and attainment of a responsible, organizational position?

• Do you have a minimum of 7 years with 10-15 years of significant managerial and/or leadership experience preferred as demonstrated by current full-time employment and strong support by your employer? (Note: experienced entrepreneurs and independent consultants are also welcome to apply)

• Do you have an undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university? (Note: candidates without undergraduate degrees with significant managerial experience and leadership potential, may also be considered)

XMBA Application Process

• Application form

• Current resume

• Official transcripts

• GMAT scores

• Answers to essay questions

• Organizational chart including a brief summary of your organization’s business activities and your specific duties.

• Two letters of recommendation from an officer or higher ranking manager within your organization.

• Sponsoring Organization’s agreement including support of time away from the office and financial support if applicable. Click here for a sample agreement form.

• Salary & statistical information (Note: this information is used for statistical reporting purposes only and will be keep confidential)

• Personal interview

Minimum GMAT Requirements

The Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) is administered as a computer adaptive test in cities nationwide by the Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC). All applicants except those possessing and M.D., J.D., or Ph.D., are required to successfully pass the GMAT exam and submit their scores to Xavier. Anyone considering applying is urged to complete the GMAT no later than September of the year they plan to enter the program. You can find information about registering for the exam by visiting www.mba.com.

Total GMAT scores lower than 470 are not accepted. However, if an individual achieves higher than a 470 it does not guarantee admission. The total GMAT required for each applicant varies based upon the following formula: Undergraduate G.P.A. x 200 + Total GMAT = or is greater than 1070 points. Additionally, the following must also be achieved specific to the GMAT score: a minimum quantitative score in the 25th percentile and analytical writing score of a 3.0 or higher.

Xavier University offers GMAT test preparation workshops on campus at least twice a semester. The workshops are designed to review basic algebra and geometry, to familiarize candidates with the test format, and to give general test-taking strategies. XMBA candidates who apply by the early application deadline by submitting all other necessary requirements (excluding their GMAT scores) may be eligible to attend the GMAT test preparation courses offered by Xavier University for free following their personal interview. For more information on this opportunity contact the XMBA Office.