Business Master's Degree Admissions Requirements
Learn more about the application requirements for our business master’s degree programs. Please review the criteria and deadlines thoroughly.
All applications require the following:
- $75 application fee
- Essay articulating your qualifications and interest in the program
- Current professional résumé
- One letter of recommendation
- Official transcripts from each college or university you have attended
- TOEFL or IELTS exam (if you do not hold a degree from a U.S. institution or an English-speaking country)
- Exposure to program-specific relevant coursework.
Program |
Prerequisite Course Requirements |
Accounting |
Financial and managerial accounting with a grade of B or higher |
Business Analytics |
Statistics and calculus with a grade of B or higher |
Business and Management |
No prerequisite courses required |
Finance |
Statistics with a grade of B or higher |
Information Systems |
Statistics with a grade of B or higher |
Marketing Analytics |
Statistics with a grade of B or higher |
Quantitative Finance |
Statistics, linear algebra and other advanced quantitative courses with a grade of B or higher |
Supply Chain Management |
Statistics with a grade of B or higher |
Test Scores Required:
- Business Analytics
- Finance
- Quantitative Finance
- Information Systems
- Marketing Analytics
Test Scores Recommended: (Recommendations vary per program.)
- Accounting
- Business and Management
- Supply Chain Management
GMAT Codes:
- Accounting: SQT-N8-88
- Business Analytics: SQT-N8-49
- Business and Management: SQT-N8-91
- Information Systems: SQT-N8-16
- Marketing Analytics: SQT-N8-45
- Supply Chain Management: SQT-N8-31
- Finance: SQT-N8-48
- Quantitative Finance: SQT-N8-90
GRE Code: 5814
Application Deadlines
October 15, 2020
November 16, 2020
January 15, 2021
February 15, 2021
March 10, 2021
Priority deadline for international applicants.
April 1, 2021
Applicants can expect an admissions decision within 8-12 weeks after their application is marked complete.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis after April 1, 2021.
Students attending an accredited U.S. institution for undergraduate or master’s degree study may apply for a GMAT/GRE waiver. In order to qualify, you must meet the following criteria:
- Currently have an undergraduate or graduate degree with a 3.2 GPA or higher
- Earned a B or higher in statistics, calculus, linear algebra or other quantitative coursework
Applicants will be notified of the waiver decision within 10 business days. This waiver does not guarantee admission into the program. All inquiries can be directed to SmithMasters@umd.edu.
To apply for a GMAT/GRE waiver, please complete the high performing seniors application. You will be asked to upload a copy of your transcripts in the form.
Maryland Smith appreciates the value active duty members and veterans bring to our community. We offer application fee waivers and GMAT/GRE waivers to active members, veterans and veteran family members of the U.S. military.
- Application Fee Waivers
This waiver is available to active-duty members, veterans or veteran family members using transferred VA GI-Bill benefits. When applying for the waiver, contact the MS Admissions Office at least 48 hours before submitting your application to ensure all paperwork is managed accordingly. To activate your waiver, email a copy of your transcript, DD Form 214 or proof of Active Duty to masters@rhsmith.umd.edu. Your fee waiver must be activated before submitting your application. - GMAT or GRE Waivers
Active members and veterans, you may qualify for a GMAT or GRE waiver to our Specialty Master's degree programs if you've earned one of the following: - An undergraduate degree from a U.S. accredited university or college with a GPA of 3.2 or higher on a 4.0 scale.
- An undergraduate grade of B or higher in statistics or other quantitative courses.
Email SmithMasters@umd.edu to request the waiver. Your military experience will be taken into consideration with your professional resume, required essay and letter of recommendation.
For TOEFL scores, contact www.toefl.org to request an official copy of your TOEFL test score to be sent to the University of Maryland at College Park. We will accept the "My Best" TOEFL score from ETS. For IELTS, the University of Maryland downloads scores that have been transmitted to our e-download account. IELTS test takers should contact their IELTS test center directly to request electronic test scores be sent to the following IELTS e-download account:
University of Maryland — The Graduate School
The Graduate School
2123 Lee Building
College Park, Maryland 20742-1815
Please note we cannot accept paper IELTS forms.
PTE test takers can send their score reports to the University of Maryland through their Pearson account.
TOEFL institutional code is 5814.
MINIMUM REQUIRED SCORES
|
TOEFL |
IELTS |
PTE |
Overall |
96 |
7 |
68 |
Speaking |
22 |
6.5 |
|
Listening |
24 |
7 |
|
Reading |
26 |
7 |
|
Writing |
24 |
7 |
68 |
All admitted students are considered for limited financial awards. Candidates are reviewed for these awards holistically, based on their application materials. Financial awards are available in the form of scholarships or graduate assistantships.
Class Profile
24
Age
3.4
GPA
639
GMAT Score
309
GRE Score
1
Year of Experience
49%
Women
Admissions data averages for master's degree candidates admitted to Maryland Smith for 2020.
Fall 2020/Spring 2021 Tuition Rates
Maryland Residents |
$1,582 per credit |
Non-Maryland Residents |
$2,015 per credit |
Fees |
$817.50 – Mandatory Fee (per semester) |
Approximate Living Expenses |
$18,000 |
Approximate Books and Medical Expenses |
$3,000 |
Tuition and fees are subject to change each academic year.
Get Personalized Support
If you’re interested in speaking with an admissions representative directly about a business master's degree, email masters@rhsmith.umd.edu.