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Admission process

Students must complete the online application through the Business Centralized Application Service (BusinessCAS). All required materials are submitted directly through this service, and BusinessCAS will forward all application materials to your designated programs.

1. Apply online

Complete your application through BusinessCAS. 

For the full-time MBA program, select “Master of Business Administration – MBA” as your designated program.

For the MBA/MS-Business Analytics dual degree program, select "Masters of Business Administration and Analytics" as your designated program.

For the online MBA program, submit your application through the graduate student portal by creating an account.

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2. Upload documents

Upload the following required documents to your online application:

• Personal statement
• Current resume
• Copies of official transcripts

3. Submit official transcripts

Official transcripts must be submitted to KU Graduate Admissions either by secure electronic transcript service via graduateadm@ku.edu or postal mail to:

Graduate Admissions
The University of Kansas
1502 Iowa St.
Lawrence, KS 66045

For more information about submitting official transcripts, visit the Graduate Admissions application webpage (under "Application Requirements").

4. Submit recommendations

On the online application, enter email addresses for two recommenders. After you’ve submitted your application, we’ll send them an email requesting they complete a recommendation form for you.

5. Submit GMAT or GRE scores

Take the mandatory Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT). It’s not necessary to submit scores before beginning the application process. Your file will be reviewed as soon as we receive your scores. Register here.

KU GMAT/GRE waiver for the MBA program

A GMAT/GRE waiver may be granted to students who have earned or will earn a degree in business, engineering, mathematics, statistics, computer science, physical science, economics or a similar quantitative discipline. Applicants must have an overall GPA of 3.0 or higher and have earned a B or better in all quantitative courses taken (e.g., courses in mathematics, statistics, analytics, data science, programming, engineering or similar disciplines). A GMAT/GRE waiver does not guarantee admissions into the MBA program. The waiver is contained within the BusinesCAS application under "Program Questions." You must provide all required documents for your waiver to be processed and considered. You may wait for a waiver decision before submitting the application and paying the appropriate fees. There is no appeal process for waivers, and all decisions are final. 

6. Submit English proficiency for non-native speakers

Non-native English speakers must demonstrate proof of English proficiency before gaining admission to a graduate program. Learn more about the KU English proficiency requirements for admission through Graduate Studies.