Admission and Tuition (Graduate)

Applicants must hold a degree from a regionally accredited undergraduate institution in the United States or from a recognized institution in a foreign country. Many 3-year bachelor’s degrees are accepted as equivalent to the U.S. 4-year bachelor’s degree for purposes of admission.

A minimum cumulative undergraduate grade point average (GPA) of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale, or an equivalent measure on a grading system that does not use a 4.0 scale. Those whose undergraduate GPA is below 2.75 must provide further documentation.

All UWM Graduate School applicants are required to demonstrate a suitable level of proficiency in the English language.

MBA and MS Programs (excluding the MS in Professional Accounting)

Applicants are not required to submit GMAT or GRE scores if they meet one of the following criteria:

1. Bachelor’s degree from an AACSB- or ABET-accredited institution with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
2. Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution and:
   1. a 3.2 GPA with at least two years of relevant professional experience; or
   2. a 3.0 GPA with at least five years of relevant professional experience; or
   3. a 3.0 GPA with grades of B or better in two quantitative college-level courses; or
   4. at least five years of military service; or
   5. completion of a recognized professional certification such as CPA, CFA, Six Sigma, or similar credentials.
3. Completed graduate degree with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
4. Completion of six or more credits of Lubar-approved post-baccalaureate coursework, taken within the last five years, with grades of B or better in two graduate-level courses (B-minus not accepted).

Applicants who do not meet the criteria above may still be considered for admission by submitting a GMAT score of 500 or higher or a comparable GRE score for admission review.

Applicants who have completed an AACSB-accredited undergraduate accounting degree are not required to submit GMAT or GRE scores if they meet the following criteria:

• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher in all coursework, including repeats.
• GPA of 3.0 or higher in all transfer coursework.
• GPA of 3.0 or higher in all accounting coursework, including BUS ADM 450.
• No more than two accounting courses with a grade below B, and no accounting course with a grade of C- or lower.

Successful completion of two Lubar graduate courses as a non-degree seeking student, with grades of B or better in each course (B-minus not accepted). Courses must be approved by the program and completed within the past five years.

Applicants may also satisfy the test-optional admission pathway by completing six or more credits of Lubar-approved post-baccalaureate coursework, including two graduate-level courses with grades of B or better, completed within the last five years.

Application process

You will need to submit the following to complete the Graduate School application:

1. Transcripts from every institution of higher learning attended will be needed. Unofficial transcripts can be uploaded at the time of application, but official transcripts will be required upon acceptance. Transcripts should be emailed directly to the Graduate School.
2. Submission of official GMAT or GRE scores must be sent directly from GMAC or ETS.
   – GMAT CODE: 1473
   – GRE CODE: 4201
3.  An updated resume.
4. Statement of Purpose (1 to 2 pages on why you would like to earn your degree at the Lubar College of Business and your plans after graduation.)
5. One or two Letter(s) of Recommendation are preferred but not required.
6. In addition to the items listed above, international students must supply the following:
   – All foreign institutional transcripts from any institution of higher learning attended.
   – Applicants whose native language is not English, or who have not earned a degree in the United States, must submit TOEFL scores directly from ETS.
7. Submit the $75.00 application fee.