Admission Requirements

Our graduate programs are designed to be accessible, flexible, and straightforward. We look at each applicant as a whole person, focusing mainly on undergraduate GPA and professional experience. Our goal is to admit students who are ready for the pace and challenge of graduate-level business education.

Good news:

  • No letters of recommendation
  • No statement of purpose
  • No admissions interview
  • No required professional business experience
  • No required standardized test

Once your Graduate School application is complete, we usually make an admission decision within 24 hours, thanks to our streamlined review process.

Ways to Qualify for Admission

You can be admitted through one of the following paths:

GPA Admission Path

  • Undergraduate GPA of 3.2 or higher for MBA applicants
  • Undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher for MSA applicants
  • ECU Honors College Student
  • Beta Gamma Sigma membership

Experience Admission Path

If your GPA is below 3.2, you may qualify with:

  • At least 5 years of professional work experience
  • Advanced Degree (MA, MBA, MS, JD, MD, PhD, etc.)
  • Licensed CPA for MSA Applicants

Alternate Admission Paths

If you don’t meet the GPA or experience requirements, you can still qualify through one of these options:

Graduate Certificate:
Take the GMAT (or GRE):
  • You must earn at least 950 points using the formula: (200 × GPA) + GMAT score
  • The minimum GMAT score considered is 450.
  • GRE scores may be submitted instead and will be converted to a GMAT‑equivalent score using ETS’s conversion tool.

If your GMAT score is 400–440, we recommend speaking with an advisor to discuss your possible options.

Applicants with a cumulative GPA below 2.7 or a GMAT score below 450 may be admitted with additional academic requirements.

International Applicants – view your admission requirements on our International Students page

Before You Apply
  • Visit our Application Process page for complete details.
  • Former students should see our Returning Students page for reapplication steps.
  • We strongly encourage you to speak with an advisor before submitting your application.
  • Please note: the application fee is non‑refundable and non‑transferable.