Online business admissions at Marquette
With three opportunities to start the online MBA program every year, our online business school admissions process is designed to ensure all qualified students who wish to take their careers to the next level at Marquette may do so whenever they are ready.
Application deadlines for the online MBA
Fall 2025 Term
| Priority deadline | Final Deadline | Start Date |
| July 14, 2025 | August 14, 2025 | August 25, 2025 |
| Term | Fall 2025 |
|---|---|
| Priority deadline | July 14, 2025 |
| Final Deadline | August 14, 2025 |
| Start Date | August 25, 2025 |
Application requirements at the Graduate School of Management
Applicants to the online MBA program must possess an undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university with a minimum GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale). To be considered for admission to the Graduate School of Management, applicants must submit the following materials:
- Completed online application
- $50 application fee
- Waiver available if applicant attends an information session or is a Marquette University alum
- GMAT or GRE score with an even distribution in the quantitative and verbal sections (waivers are available)
- Unofficial transcripts may be submitted with your application; once admitted, official transcripts from past academic institutions will be required prior to registration
- Resume
- Personal statements (3) covering your career goals, your interest in the program and how the program will help you achieve your goals
- Two letters of recommendation (optional)
International students applying to the graduate business programs at Marquette may be required to participate in an admissions interview and must submit the following additional materials:
- Two letters of recommendation (required)
- Official TOEFL or IELTS score
International applicants to the online MBA program must also possess two years of full-time professional experience.
Download an Application Checklist
Our application checklists are brief, one-page takeaways that help you successfully complete your application to the online MBA program at Marquette.
Provisional admission to the Graduate School of Management
We may offer provisional admission to exceptional applicants to the online MBA program who do not meet the minimum application requirements outlined above. This provisional admission is contingent upon completing 9 credits of course work for one of the two graduate business programs with a minimum GPA of 3.0 and no individual grade lower than B-.
Speak to an admissions outreach advisor for more information about eligibility and requirements associated with provisional admission to the College of Business.
GMAT/GRE waivers
The online MBA admissions committee believes strongly that records of professional and academic excellence are good indicators of future success in the Graduate School of Management.
GMAT/GRE waiver criteria
Applicants can be accepted with GPAs of 2.75 or higher. Further, only some students will be required to submit GMAT/GRE scores.
If you meet the below minimum waiver requirements, you will not need to submit GMAT/GRE scores. A GMAT waiver will be automatically applied to your application and you will not need to request a waiver.
Automatic GMAT/GRE waiver requirements for MBA applicants:
- Minimum cumulative GPA: 3.0 or above. Course completion: College-level statistics and calculus with a B- or higher grade
- Terminal Degree: Ph.D., M.D., J.D., D.D.S
- Master’s Degree: Quantitative/STEM master’s
Contact an admissions outreach advisor with any questions you may have about your potential eligibility for a GMAT/GRE waiver.
How to apply
Before you start your application, download an application checklist for a quick reference guide of the required materials for the online MBA application.
1. Create an account
If you’re creating a new account, start by inputting all of the required fields.
Open application portal.
2. Start a new application
Read and accept the Application Instructions and Guidelines.
3. Complete background information
4. Submit recommendations (required for international students)
5. Submit supporting documents
6. Complete your personal statement
Note: Letters of recommendation are optional for U.S. students. If you choose to submit letters of recommendation, you don’t have to wait for your contacts to complete their letters in order to turn in your application. Submit your application as soon as you’re finished with these steps.
Need some help with your application?
Contact Miya and Susan, admissions outreach advisors, to get answers to all of your admissions questions. From step-by-step application guidance to questions about GMAT waivers, they can get you the assistance you need.
Admissions frequently asked questions (FAQs)
How do I start my online application?
What if I forget my password?
What if I have problems while completing the application?
What if I cannot find my undergraduate school listed on the application?
Can I save my application and work on it later?
What is the minimum GMAT or GRE score I need to earn?
You may also request a GMAT/GRE waiver if you meet guidelines based on your academic and professional achievement.
Will my application still be considered if my test scores do not arrive by the specified deadline?
Does your office need to receive all application materials by the application deadline?
We will consider incomplete applications on a case-by-case basis for reasons that may include delay in test score reporting or letters of recommendation that were mailed rather than emailed. If this occurs, we will evaluate internally whether to move forward with the application for the upcoming term.
Do you accept e-transcripts sent directly from the issuing institution?
Where can I mail my transcript?
USPS address
Marquette University Graduate School
Holthusen Hall, Third Floor
P.O. Box 1881
Milwaukee, WI 53201-1881
Courier/street address
Marquette University Graduate School
1324 W. Wisconsin Ave., Room 305
Milwaukee, WI 53233
Can I scan and submit a physical document? If so, what email address should I use?
How long does my personal statement need to be?
- Describe your career goals and the role you see for this degree in reaching those goals.
- List and describe any professional and/or community activities in which you are currently or have previously been involved.
- List and describe any distinctions, honors or awards that you have received for your academic, professional or civic duties.
Do I need to obtain copies of all my transcripts, even if I only took one course at an institution?
When will I be notified of an admission decision?
Who should I request as references?
Is the application deadline flexible?
International student questions
Do you accept the IELTS (International English Language Testing System) for International Students?
Do I have to submit IELTS/TOEFL scores if I have earned a degree from a U.S. institution?
If I earned my bachelor’s degree outside of the U.S., what official documents does Marquette require from me for the online graduate business program?
Does Marquette accept TOEFL scores issued more than two years prior to applying?
Is F-1 visa sponsorship available to online students?
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