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We’re looking for proactive students with a history of setting and achieving challenging goals, who can contribute in a team-based environment. While all college majors are accepted, we’re looking for college graduates with strong quantitative backgrounds, and a passion for problem solving and analytics.

Application Deadline

There are various application deadlines based on when you'd like to receive an admission decision and whether you'd like to apply during a test-optional round. See the chart below, but remember that ultimately the sooner you submit a complete application, the sooner you'll receive an admission decision.

  Application Deadline Admission Decision By
Round 1 October 1
(scores not required)		 October 15
(2 week turnaround)
Round 2 January 15
(scores not required)		 January 21
(2 week turnaround)
Round 3 March 1
(scores ARE required)		 March 24
(3 week turnaround)
Final April 1
(scores ARE required)		 April 1
(3 week turnaround)
 

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  • Understanding of basic mathematics – e.g., the completion of college algebra or business quantitative methods with a grade of “C” or better.
  • Copies of official transcripts from your degree-issuing university and any university at which you completed graduate-level course work. If you are admitted, we will request the official transcripts from all previously attended colleges or universities. We reserve the right to rescind an offer of admission should any misrepresentation occur.
  • Contact information for up to three people who can provide recommendations (we do not accept recommendation letters) – ideally, people who are familiar with you from a professional setting.
  • Exam Requirements
    • Full-time MBA 
      • The GMAT or GRE is required for admission consideration.
      • Applicants who are CFA Charter holders may waive the GMAT requirement.
      • Applicants who have passed the Level III CFA exam are granted a waiver of the Financial Management I course.
    • Evening Graduate Programs (Professional MBA In-person and Online, Energy MBA and MS in Supply Chain Management)
      • Applicants may choose whether or not to submit a score from the GMAT, GRE or Executive Assessment (EA). Since our programs are small by design, we are able to evaluate each applicant thoroughly, and assess academic readiness through review of transcripts and other application materials.
      • Some of the evidence of academic readiness may include evidence of a strong quantitative and/or analytical background, type and depth of work experience, and proven ability to perform.
      • The Executive Assessment (EA) is accepted for candidates with seven or more years of work experience. The EA is administered by the creators of the GMAT exam and is tailored to experienced professionals.
    • Master of Science in Business Analytics
      • Submitting exam scores (GMAT, GRE, SAT or ACT) are optional when you apply by the early deadline. See deadlines for further information.
  • Résumé: Communicate the nature of your past positions and major professional accomplishments. 
  • Impressive answers on your application essays.
  • Admission Interview (invitation only): Required for admission, but not all applicants are invited to interview. After a preliminary review of your application, if you are selected for an interview, you will be notified by email or phone. 
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Submit Official Transcripts

As part of the application process, we ask for unofficial transcript(s) to be uploaded. These are used to make admissions decisions. However, for admitted students to officially move forward and enroll in the program, you must provide official transcripts from all previously attended universities by June 1.

  • Have transcripts sent from all universities at which you earned undergraduate or graduate level credit. The transcripts must come directly from the university, unless you have sealed copies.
  • We need official transcripts from all universities including those for transfer credit, unless the university lists all transfer courses by course name and posts a specific grade for each transfer course.
  • If you previously attended TCU, it is not necessary to order a TCU transcript or transcripts for transfer work already accepted by TCU.

Have your university send transcripts by mail or email to:
 
TCU Neeley Graduate Admissions
TCU Box 298540
Fort Worth, TX 76129
mbainfo@tcu.edu

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