Admission

Application Deadline

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

Admissions Requirements

In order to be eligible for consideration for admission to the PMBA program, you must:

Have an undergraduate degree in any discipline
Have at least one year, and preferably three or more years, of post-bachelor's professional, technical or managerial full-time work experience
Possess full-time employment
Be proficient in word processing, spreadsheets and presentation software
Be able to demonstrate quantitative ability and have working knowledge of algebra

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The Professional MBA program requires that all of the following application materials be submitted before your application will be reviewed and you are considered for acceptance into the Professional MBA program.

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

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. Transcripts

An official transcript from all educational institutions you have attended must be on file at the PMBA office before an interview is scheduled. Applicants who are currently enrolled in graduate or undergraduate courses must submit transcripts from the most recent completed semester and final transcripts when courses are completed. Transcripts must be sent directly to the PMBA office from your educational institutions. Please note that any coursework transferred into UB for your undergraduate degree will need transcripts sent to the PMBA office as well.

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

The School of Management cannot request transcripts on your behalf.

4. 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.

5. Personal Motivation Statement

Please answer the following essay questions and send them to the Professional MBA office through surface 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's MBA program?

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

6. Current Résumé

Please send a copy of your current résumé by surface mail or e-mail.

7. The GMAT (Graduate Management Admission Test)

An official test report must be sent directly to the address below by the Educational Testing Service. The GMAT (Graduate Management Admission test) is required for all PMBA applicants. The GRE, MCAT and LSAT are not accepted. It takes approximately two weeks for your test results to arrive at the PMBA office.

Buffalo area testing site:
Pearson Professional Centers
Centerpointe Corporate Park
325 Essjay Road
Suite 104
Williamsville, New York 14221
716- 565-9379
Driving Directions

Submit all materials to:
Professional MBA Program Office
School of Management
108 Jacobs Management Center
Buffalo, NY 14260-4000

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 PMBA 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.