Stackable MBA Admissions
Deadlines, Qualifications, and Application Requirements
How to Apply
Students apply for certificates one at a time. Once both certificates—the genreal business certificate + one of your choosing—have been successfully completed, you will apply to the Professional’s MBA to complete your 5 remaining courses from the MBA Core. The following should be completed with the online application:
Deadlines
- Fall Semester: August 1
- Spring Semester: December 1
- Summer Semester: April 1
At the discretion of the department, applications will continue to be reviewed after the application deadline on a space-available basis.
Qualifications
- A bachelor's degree or equivalent from a regionally accredited college or university.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Computer skills, familiarity with MS Office Suite at intermediate level
- Professional work experience, typically two years. Prospective students with fewer than two years of work experience are encouraged to review their qualifications with an advisor at 410-617-5067 or mbarecruitment@loyola.edu.
- Facility in algebra and graphing of mathematical functions, graphic interpretation, and probability. Proficiency in these areas will be determined through recent college or graduate level credit (B or better in a single course) in finite mathematics, pre-calculus, or mathematical models for business. Proficiency may also be established through a score of 80 percent or better on the Math Proficiency Exam.
- Strong potential for academic and professional success.
Application Requirements
The following should be completed with the online application:
- Online application form; non-refundable fee of $60
- Resume or curriculum vitae
- Choose to either submit an essay or schedule a virtual interview, which would be scheduled after all other materials are received.
- Official transcripts from degree-granting institution
- One professional letter of recommendation
Applicants who have not earned (or will not be earning) a bachelor's or higher degree from a college or university where English is the sole language of instruction are required to provide official English language examination scores.
Additional Admissions Details
Sending Transcripts
We strongly recommend that all applicants have their schools send us official e-transcripts if possible. If your school uses an automated transcript request service, select “Loyola University Maryland” as the receiving institution, and be sure to select “Graduate” or “Graduate Admission” as the receiving office. If your school does not use an automated transcript request service but will still send an official transcript on your behalf via email, have your school send your transcript to graduate@loyola.edu.
If your school is unable to provide electronic transcripts of any kind, your transcripts must be sent to us by mail in envelopes sealed by the school. Our mailing address can be found on the Graduate Admission webpage.
- The admission committee reserves the right to request official transcripts from universities where an applicant attended but did not complete a degree. Please note that not submitting all transcripts where courses have been completed could impact course waivers and advanced standing.
- All foreign transcripts must be translated and evaluated by an approved international academic record evaluation service. Visit the International Academic Records page for a list of approved services.
- International applicants must also complete additional requirements. Please visit the Graduate Admission for International Students page. International students with or needing an F-1 visa are only eligible to complete the Professional's MBA program fully online while outside of the United States. Form 1-20s cannot be issued for this program.
Non-Discrimination
Loyola University Maryland does not discriminate and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, or national origin (including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics), sex, age, religion, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, or any other legally protected classification covered by federal or state law in the administration of any of its educational programs and activities or with respect to admission or employment. The designated compliance officer to ensure compliance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, as amended (Title IX), the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 , as amended (ADA), and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended (Section 504), is David Tiscione, Director of Title IX and Bias Compliance (105 Jenkins Hall, 410-617-5171, dmtiscione@loyola.edu). Inquiries about the application of Title IX, ADA, or Section 504 may be made to David Tiscione, the Office for Civil Rights (OCR), or both. Inquiries about discrimination related to any other protected class aside from sex or disability may be made to Rodney Parker, Chief Equity and Inclusion Officer (Humanities 224, 410-617-2201, rparker1@loyola.edu), OCR, or both.
The Loyola University Maryland nondiscrimination policy and grievance procedures and information regarding how to report information or make a complaint about conduct that may constitute discrimination can be found in the following places:
- Sex discrimination: Loyola University Maryland Title IX and Bias Compliance Website
- Discrimination on protected classifications (non sex-based): Loyola University Maryland Title IX and Bias Compliance Website for Students and Human Resources Website for employees
Loyola University is authorized under Federal Law to enroll non-immigrant, alien students.
Accessibility Accommodations
If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please contact the Office of Graduate Admission at graduate@loyola.edu or 410-617-5020.
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Questions about the application or admission process may be directed to the Office of Graduate Business Programs at (410) 617-5067 or via email at mbarecruitment@loyola.edu.
It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that a completed application and all supplemental materials are received by the application deadline. Supplemental materials, once received, become the property of Loyola University Maryland and cannot be returned.
Applicants accepted for graduate study will be advised in writing. Individuals will also be informed of any required undergraduate courses or prerequisites. A program advisor will assist in planning your program of study. Students are responsible for discussing any special needs they may have with their advisor.