Admissions Qualifications

The University of Tennessee's Executive MBA curriculum is designed for high-potential executives who are involved in developing strategy and motivating others to take their organizations to the next level.

Professional Achievement Requirements:

• A proven track record of managerial experience.
• A record of significant professional achievements with increasing scope of responsibilities.
• A general management position with an understanding of the critical issues facing organizations and industries.
• Ability to interact as a peer with other experienced managers in terms of maturity, problem-solving ability and overall business experience.
• Computer proficiency with word processing, spreadsheets and the Internet.

Academic Achievement Requirements:

• A four-year bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
• A strong undergraduate grade point average.
• Graduate Management and Admissions Test (GMAT). You may elect not to take the GMAT if:
  you already have a graduate degree;
  OR
  you have an excellent record of professional achievement and your undergraduate grade point average was a 3.0 or higher. Note: If you have less than 10 years of managerial experience and/or had less than a B average in undergraduate coursework, taking the GMAT will significantly strengthen your application. For more information on GMAT tests being offered in your area, visit www.mba.com.
• International students: Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of 550 or higher (213 on the new scale).

Read our Executive Education Prospective Students Cover Letter