MBA Admissions
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Advising Office Hours:
Mondays - Fridays: 8 am-5 pm
Graduate students should schedule their first-time advising appointment immediately upon admission to their chosen program.
MBA Advisors: Mrs. Jennifer Reid, and Mr. Reese Alexander
MPAC Advisors: Mrs. Jennifer Reid
MSM Advisor: Ms. Cecilia Longoria
How to Make an Advising Appointment:
Admitted graduate students may schedule an advising appointment thru the EAB Student system. Contact the MDCOB Graduate Studies office at 713-221-8252
for assistance with scheduling an advising appointment.
For more information, please visit UHD Graduate Admissions.
You are taking the first step to continuing your education at the graduate level. We are excited to assist you through the many options you have to advance your career and build your skill set.
| Application Types | Program Description |
| Soft Start Application | Students who wish to pursue a “soft start” to the MBA program and bypass the GMAT requirement may do so by following the steps listed below keeping in mind that admissions to the MBA program will be CONDITIONAL. |
| Traditional Application | Students admitted through the traditional process can follow the same path as the soft start or they can take the MBA core courses followed by the concentration courses. |
| International Application | International applicants interested in the MBA program are only eligible for UHD MBA traditional process (UHD MBA soft start is not available for F1 students). International students will need to submit all of the following items to be considered for the program. |
| Graduate Certificates | Students interested in one of the eight standalone certificates can apply directly to pursue the Graduate Certificate academic credential. |
Admissions Checklist Requirements:
| Graduate Certificates | Soft Start MBA | Traditional MBA | |
| Online Application | X | X | X |
| Personal Statement | X | X | X |
| Application Fee | X | X | X |
| Resume | X | X | X |
| Official Transcript (Bachelor's Degree Conferred) | X | X | X |
| GMAT / GMAT Waiver Form | X | ||
| 2 Letters of Recommendation | X |
Apply
Sending Official Transcripts
Submit the following to: University of Houston-Downtown Office of Graduate & International Admissions One Main Street, Suite GSB 308 Houston, TX 77002
- Official transcript(s) from all institutions attended post-secondary; all documents must be received from the degree/credit granting institution
- A Bachelor’s Degree conferred must be shown on the official transcript
Resume
A resume that details the applicant’s relevant professional and academic work experience.
Personal Statement
A personal statement of approximately 250-500 words addressing why the applicant desires
an MBA from UHD, as well as other circumstances the applicant desires to share with
the admissions committee. You can find Helpful Tips on writing your personal statement in our FAQ.
GMAT
There are several options that provide the opportunity for students to start either the MBA Program or any of the Graduate Certificates without being required to take the GMAT. Possible options are:
- Students who have an undergraduate degree with a GPA of 3.0 or higher, or 3.0 or higher in their last 60 hours can have the GMAT requirement waived.
- Students who have an adequate percentile score on other exams frequently used for graduate program admission (e.g., LSAT, MCAT) may petition to have those scores used in lieu of the GMAT.
- Students who have completed an advanced degree (e.g. masters or higher).
- Students may seek permission to use the Soft Start option. To employ Soft Start students must include an essay to the College of Business Graduate Admissions Committee in their admissions materials indicating their seriousness in which they will be approaching their program and their commitment to be a viable contributor to their classes. In some instances, the Admissions Committee may further require an interview before the Soft Start option can be employed.
- Advanced Degree Holders: Have an earned graduate degree from a regionally-accrediated U.S. institution (or U.S. licensure).
Applicants are evaluated on all elements within the application – no one individual
component is more important than another; rather, all elements are taken into consideration
to select individuals in the program who demonstrates scholastic ability, motivation,
managerial experience and potential. The application and its supporting documents
are all weighed together in the decision-making process. Access and Complete the GMAT/GRE Waiver Request Form.
How to Apply for Soft-Start MBA:
1. Apply online using the UHD online graduate application.
2. Submit the following to: University of Houston-Downtown Office of Graduate & International Admissions One Main Street, Suite GSB 308 Houston, TX 77002
a. Official transcript(s) from all institutions attended post-secondary; all documents must be received from the degree/credit granting institution
b. A Bachelor’s Degree conferred must be shown on the official transcript
3. Resume
4. A personal statement of approximately 250-500 words addressing why the applicant desires an MBA from UHD, as well as other circumstances the applicant desires to share with the admissions committee. You can find Helpful Tips on writing your personal statement in our FAQ.
View the deadline for applications, any applications received after the deadlines will be considered for the following semester unless you request special consideration. Contact the MBA office at 713-221-8252 or email mba@uhd.edu.
Traditional MBA Process
Applicants will need to submit all of the following items to be considered for the MBA program. An applicant’s admission status cannot be reviewed until his/her file is complete and all items are received.
1. Apply online using the UHD online graduate application.
2. Submit the following to: University of Houston-Downtown Office of Graduate & International Admissions One Main Street, Suite GSB 308 Houston, TX 77002
a. Official transcript(s) from all Institutions attended post-secondary; all documents must be received from the degree/credit granting institution. Evaluations from foreign institutions must include the course by course evaluation with GPA indication.
b. Official GMAT score report or copy of scheduled test date.*
c. Official TOEFL score report if you graduated from a University where English is not the native language. Minimum score needed is 81 for IBT (TOEFL) and 6.5 for the IELTS exam.
3. Submit the following documents in .pdf file format** to: gradadmissions@uhd.edu
a. Two letters of recommendation from professional references. Download the Professional Reference Form.
b. A personal statement of approximately 250-500 words addressing why the applicant desires an MBA from UHD, as well as other circumstances the applicant desires to share with the admissions committee. You can find Helpful Tips on writing your personal statement in our FAQ.
c. Resume
4. View the deadline for applications, any applications received after the deadlines will be considered for the following semester unless you request special consideration. Contact the MBA office at 713-221-8252 or email mba@uhd.edu.
*The test date is for informational purposes only. The application will not be forwarded to the MBA Admissions Committee until UHD receives the actual scores.
**A .pdf is an electronic file format. Several software programs are available on the Internet that convert electronic documents to .pdf format.
How to Apply for Graduate Certificate:
1. Apply online using the UHD online graduate application.
2. Submit the following to: University of Houston-Downtown Office of Graduate & International Admissions One Main Street, Suite GSB 308 Houston, TX 77002
a. Official transcript(s) from all institutions attended post-secondary; all documents must be received from the degree/credit granting institution
A Bachelor’s Degree conferred must be shown on the official transcript
3. Resume
4. A personal statement of approximately 250-500 words addressing why the applicant desires an MBA from UHD, as well as other circumstances the applicant desires to share with the admissions committee. You can find Helpful Tips on writing your personal statement in our FAQ.
View the deadline for applications, any applications received after the deadlines will be considered for the following semester unless you request special consideration. Contact the MBA office at 713-221-8252 or email mba@uhd.edu.
International applicants interested in our MBA program are only eligible for UHD MBA traditional process (UHD MBA soft start is not available for F1 students). International students will need to submit all of the following items to be considered for the program. An applicant's admission status cannot be reviewed until his/her file is complete and all items are received.
Summary of information requested:
- Where to complete an application.
- What to submit along with your application.
- Financial eligibility documentation.
- Affidavit of support.
- Copy of Passport.
1. Apply online using the UHD online graduate application.
International school codes
2. Submit the following:
a. Official transcripts(s) from the degree granting institution. Transcripts from
foreign institutions must be evaluated by one of the UHD acknowledged companies from
the link, https://www.uhd.edu/admissions/international/international-transcripts.aspx
Please make sure the evaluating company includes the course by course evaluation and
the GPA.
b. Official GMAT score report. Under certain circumstances, prospective UHD MBA applicants may request a waiver for the GMAT when applying to the program. The UHD MBA Admissions Committee will consider, on a case-by-case basis, GMAT waiver requests from applicants who have completed an advanced degree (e.g. masters or higher), have an undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher, 3.0 or higher in their last 60 hours or have already taken a GRE/LSAT/MCAT exam at least six months prior to applying to the UHD MBA program. The decision of the MBA Admissions Committee on GMAT waiver is final. Access and Complete the GMAT/GRE Waiver Request Form.
c. Official TOEFL score report if you graduated from a country where English is not the official language. The minimum score needed is 81 for iBT TOEFL and 6.5 for the IELTS exam.
The above should be sent to: UHD Office of Graduate and International Admissions, One Main Street, Suite GSB308, Houston, TX 77002
Submit the following documents in pdf file format to: gradadmissions@uhd.edu
a. Two letters of recommendation from professional references. Download the professional reference form here.
b. A personal statement of approximately 250-500 words addressing why the applicant desires an MBA from UHD, as well as other circumstances the applicant desires to share with the admissions committee. You can find Helpful Tips on writing your personal statement in our FAQ.
c. Resume
Current bank statement from the student's sponsor that is not more than three months old with a minimum balance of $35,000 US dollars or equivalent. This amount will not be required immediately but is a mandatory item for obtaining your form I-20 that you will receive from UHD to apply for the F1 visa. If you have dependents who will accompany you, the bank statement should include an extra $6,180 US dollars for the spouse and $3,280 US dollars per child. To apply for F2 or a dependent from I-20, download the form.
You must provide an affidavit of support from the sponsor providing the bank statement. This form is required to prove that you have the finances necessary to fund the length of your stay in the US. If you are self-sponsored, you can fill out the affidavit for yourself and attach it to your bank statement.
5. Copy of your valid passport.
International application deadlines are October 1st for Spring and May 1st for Fall. Any applications received after this date will be considered for the following semester.
If you have other questions please contact the MBA office at 713-221-8252 or email MDCOBGradAdvising@uhd.edu.
Graduate and International Admissions at 713-221-8093 or 713-221-8522 or email gradadmissions@uhd.edu or internationaladmissions@uhd.edu