Admission Criteria
Walter E. Heller College of Business Administration

Admission to the graduate business programs depends on previous academic success and work experience.

Admission Requirements for Domestic (US Citizen or Permanent Resident*) Applicants

Applicants to graduate studies for the MBA and MS degrees in the Walter E. Heller College of Business Administration must complete and submit the following:

• Graduate University Application
• GMAT (taken within the last five years)
  Note that there is now a GMAT test prep course offered by Roosevelt University
• Resume or detailed work history
• A one- or two-page personal goals statement
• Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended, regardless of whether a degree was received
• Application fee

*Permanent residents must submit Permanent Resident Card

Admission Requirements for International Applicants

Applicants to graduate studies for the MBA and MS degrees in the Walter E. Heller College of Business Administration by International applicants and other students with academic credentials from institutions outside of the United States must complete and submit the following:

• International Graduate University Application, including the Summary of Educational Experience by Years
• GMAT (taken within the last five years)
  Note that there is now a GMAT test prep course offered by Roosevelt University
• If education is not from a North American institution in which English is the medium of instruction, demonstration of English proficiency, as evidenced by TOEFL/IELTS/Roosevelt ELP test is required.
• Resume or detailed work history
• A one- or two-page personal goals statement
• Financial Statement and Affidavit of Support, with supporting financial records
• Application fee

Requirements for all International or Domestic Applicants who hold International Degrees:

• Applicants with a degree from outside the United States must submit an international degree evaluation to assess for US equivalency from either Education Credential Evaluators (ECE), World Education Services (WES) or Educational Perspectives. 
• Applicants with a three-year degree may be considered upon review of supporting documents, including GMAT scores.
• Non-admissible Applicants with a three-year degree may be eligible to enroll in an RU undergraduate program, preferably business, to work toward four-year equivalency.
• An applicant whose primary language is not English, and has only (or primarily) an international transcript, and from a country where English is not the primary language, must submit proof of English proficiency by the options listed above.

Graduate Assistantships

The WEHCBA has a limited number of graduate assistantships available to full-time students each year. The assistantship provides a cash stipend and up to 18 sem. hrs. of tuition. The duties of a graduate assistant may include research, advising or other academic projects. Applications are available from the WEHCBA office at either campus.

Academic Performance

All graduate business students must complete all courses required for their program with a grade point average of B (3.0) of higher. No more than 6 sem. hrs. of C may be counted in the total credits of accepted for the master's degree. Although a grade of C is acceptable, this indicates work below the level expected of graduate students.

The focus of the learning process is a shared responsibility of the student and instructor. We stress teamwork and group projects, with many case analyses and written and oral presentations. Above all, we expect each student to contribute to the education of his or her colleagues, believing that adult learners have considerable expertise to share with classmates.

Time Commitment

The graduate study  of business requires a substantial time commitment over an extended period. Each student is expected to attend class on a regular basis and to arrive on time. Assignments are to be turned in on a timely basis. Penalties for late assignments may include grade reduction or non-acceptance. Although most instructors will try to make arrangements for a student whose work demands travel, this may not be possible in all cases. Students are responsible for informing instructors in advance of known absences and as soon as possible in the case of emergencies.

It is impossible to predict the amount of time required to successfully complete a particular course. Variables include a student's academic background and ability and the nature of the course. The workload often varies from week to week.

Course Load

Full-time employment: The WEHCBA recommends that students working at full-time positions take one or two courses each semester. Three courses constitute a full-time academic load and this load is only approved in unusual circumstances for students in good academic standing.

Part-time or no employment: Full-time students usually take three classes each semester. Four courses constitute an academic overload and this load is only approved in unusual circumstances for students in good academic standing.

Advising

All graduate business students must be advised each semester before registering for classes. The advisor for each graduate program is the director of that program. Each program director is available on both campuses.

Computer Skills

Many courses offered by the WEHCBA either require or recommend the use of computer skills and programs. All graduate business students should have or acquire basic skills in word processing and the use of spreadsheets. Each campus has a personal computer laboratory available for student use.

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