EMBA Admission

Application Deadline

The deadline to receive applications for the EMBA program is July 1, 2010. After that date, applications will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis, pending space availability.

Admissions Requirements

To be accepted into the program, participants must have at least five years of full-time work experience and receive the endorsement of their company. On average, past EMBA students have had 14 years of experience. Because of the level of experience of the participants, students benefit not only from the expertise of the School of Management's faculty, but also from interaction with each other—drawing upon one another's talents and abilities. Applicants will also be evaluated based on transcripts received from all previously attended academic institutions, two letters of recommendation, personal motivation essays and an interview.

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EMBA Application Materials

The Executive MBA program requires that all of the following application materials be submitted before your application review and consideration for acceptance:

Application Form
Application Fee
Sponsor Agreement
All University/College Transcripts
Two Letters of Recommendation
Personal Motivation Statement
Current Résumé
Interview

1. Application Form

Complete all items on the application form.

2. Application Fee

To be considered complete, application packages require a non-refundable application fee of $100. Payments may be made by check or credit card. Checks should be made payable to the University at Buffalo.

3. Sponsor Agreement

A signed sponsor agreement indicates that your employer acknowledges that you are applying to the EMBA program and, if accepted, will miss some days of work over the next two years in compliance with the class calendar.

4.Transcript(s)

An official transcript from all of the educational institutions you have attended must be received and on file at the EMBA office before an interview is scheduled. Applicants who are currently enrolled in graduate or undergraduate courses must submit transcripts from the most recently completed semester and final transcripts when courses are completed. Transcripts must be sent directly to the EMBA office from your educational institutions.

Applicants who attended or graduated from the University at Buffalo may request unofficial transcripts from the UB Student Response Center.

Applicants who attended or graduated from the University at Buffalo may request unofficial transcripts from the UB Student Response Center. Please note that any coursework transferred into UB for your undergraduate degree will need transcripts sent to the EMBA office as well. The School of Management cannot request transcripts.

5. Letters of Recommendation

Two letters of recommendation are required as part of the application process. Once you submit your online application for review, the individuals listed as recommenders will automatically be sent an e-mail with a link and directions to complete their recommendations electronically. An alternative recommendation form is availabale for your convenience.

6. Personal Motivation Statement

Please answer the following essay questions and send them to the Executive MBA office through standard mail or e-mail.

A. What are your short-term (up to five years) and long-term (more than ten years) career objectives? List alternatives if you have them.

B. How do you feel you would benefit from attending the University at Buffalo EMBA program?

C. Describe the professional experience where you feel you have made the greatest positive impact and contribution.

7. Current Résumé

Please send a copy of your current résumé through standard mail or e-mail.

8. Interview

You will be contacted for an interview after your application materials are received. An interview is required for admission and usually lasts approximately one hour. Submit all requested materials to:

EMBA Program
School of Management
108 Jacobs Management Center
University at Buffalo
Buffalo, NY 14260-4000

The Personal Privacy Protection Law

The Personal Privacy Protection Law requires this notice to be provided when collecting personal information from individuals: The information on this admissions application will be used by the School of Management at the University at Buffalo to evaluate your request for admission. Failure to provide the requested information could prevent your application from being processed. The authority to request this information is found in section 355 (2)(i) of the Education Law.

This application will be maintained by the EMBA Program. The official responsible for the maintenance of this information is the Assistant Dean for Executive Education, 108 Jacobs Management Center, Buffalo, New York 14260-4000.