Admissions

We encourage you to apply as early as possible for our September 2008 and February 2009 cohorts.

Minimum Requirements for Admissions

Approximately 8 years of professional management work experience,
Previous four-year degree in any field,
Previous course work in, and a working knowledge of, quantitative analysis,
Working knowledge of computer applications.

September 2008 Application Deadline: June 30, 2008
Orientation dates: Sunday, August 17-Wednesday, August 20, 2008
Class begins on weekend of: August 29-30, 2008

February 2009 Application Deadline: November 30, 2008
Orientation dates (required): Dates TBD
-Last year dates were: January 23, 24, 25, 26, 2008 (Blacksburg, VA)
Class begins on: Dates TBD
-Last year dates were: Weekend of February 8, 9, 2008 (Falls Church, VA)

Application Process

Applications are now accepted for our ninth and tenth cohorts, starting September 2008 and February 2009 respectively. Before filling out the application for admission posted below, please fill out the pre-application to notify us of your interest. We encourage all applicants to schedule an interview as soon as the preliminary application is submitted. Aapplicants to the EMBA may request to visit with a class and join the Commonwealth, the Chesapeake, or the Shenandoah Cohorts when classes are in session. If you have any questions, you may call contact Ms. Jessica Loving at 703-538-3746 loving@.vt.edu, or Ms. Karime Shamloo at 703-538-3757 kshamloo@vt.edu.


Application Requirements:

• Resume
• Interview with EMBA staff
• APPLICATION FORM (EMBA Application for Admission Form)
• Essay (see Section 5 of the application)
• Official transcripts (from all institutions attended). We look for a 3.0 GPA in the last 60 credit hours of undergraduate coursework. The minimun 3.0 GPA requirement can be waived if the applicant has completed at least 12 credit hours of graduate coursework, or a Master's or PhD degree with a minimum GPA of 3.0. Official transcripts for graduate work are required as well. A GMAT score of 550 may be required if the undergraduate GPA on the last 60 credit hours is below 3.0.
• Credit card payment form: Application Fee $90. (Checks are also acceptable-"Treasurer, Virginia Tech".) This fee is waived for Booz Allen Hamilton and L3 employees.
• Two letters of recommendation. One of those two letters should be from applicant's direct supervisor indicating acknoledgment of time off for a 4-day orientation, every other Friday afternoon, and a 10-day international trip. Financial support is recommended but not required.