Admission to the executive leadership concentration is based on a combination of the following criteria:
- A minimum of five years of full-time work experience
- Resume citing work experience
- Overall undergraduate grade point average. Please note: a baccalaureate degree in business is not required to apply to the JMU MBA Program.*
- One page statement explaining why you have decided to pursue your MBA
- Two letters of recommendation from professional contacts who can speak to your accomplishments in the workplace, growth potential, and ability to succeed in the JMU MBA program.
- Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT) score or intended test date*
- GMAT waivers are available for candidates with five or more years of professional experience. To find out if you qualify for a waiver please email a copy of your current resume and transcripts to mba@jmu.edu.
The university encourages applicants with degrees in all major fields of study from accredited institutions to apply.
Deadline
Admission decisions are made on a rolling basis until all seats have been filled. All applications received before the April 15, 2025 deadline will be reviewed.
International Students
Executive Leadership MBA is not eligible for F1 Student Visa.
Tuition
Tuition is $1,000 per credit hour*. The cost per course is $3,000. The total cost for the degree is $42,000.
* Tuition rate as of August 2024
How to Apply
- Completely fill out the APPLICATION FORM and pay a $60 application fee. To successfully submit the application, you will need to upload legible copies of your transcripts, a current resume, a 250-word personal statement, a self-reported GMAT score (if available), and supply email addresses of those writing recommendations for you.
- To be accepted into the MBA program and fully admitted, your official transcripts or credential evaluations, and official test scores (if required) must be sent to and verified by The Graduate School.
We are here to help you with any phase of the application process. You are always welcome to email mba@jmu.edu, or call 540-658-7031 with your questions.
Questions?
If you have questions about the program, please contact Anna Boley (boleyav@jmu.edu) or schedule a call.
