Each applicant must submit the following documents to the Executive M.B.A. Program.
Application Form: Students should complete and mail the graduate school application form and supplemental information form as early as possible. Applications are considered in order of receipt. Application six to eight months prior to start of program is highly encouraged.
Application Fee: The application fee of U.S. $30 is to be paid by money order or check drawn on a U.S. bank, payable to Northern Illinois University, and must be attached to the application form when the application is submitted. Do not send cash.
College Transcript: An official transcript from the college or university from which the student graduated must be sent directly from that institution to the Executive M.B.A. Office.
Letters of Recommendation: Two letters of recommendation are required and must be sent directly from the writer to the Executive M.B.A. Office. Letters of recommendation should be completed by a professional associate who has known the candidate at least one year.
Sponsor Agreement Form: A signed sponsor form must be mailed to the Executive M.B.A. Office.
Interview: After an application is submitted, a personal interview with the director must be arranged.
Note: Forms for application, college transcript, letter of recommendation, and sponsor agreement can be accessed here at:
A Complete Application Must Include (material does not need to be submitted all at once):
Candidates are encouraged to apply as early as possible. The selection of Executive M.B.A. candidates for the class starting the end of August will begin in early spring.
Applicants are selected primarily on the basis of their work record. A minimum of five years successful professional experience is required. A baccalaureate degree in any area with a grade point average of at least 2.75 (on a 4.00 scale) and a score of 450 or higher on the GMAT are expected.
Class size is small. A maximum of 45 class members is carefully selected to include a balanced mixture of participants with comparable managerial and professional responsibilities but with different backgrounds and organizational affiliations. No specific undergraduate degree, course prerequisites, or training are required for admission.
Company sponsorship is expected. The candidate must submit a signed Sponsorship Form (included with the application forms) prior to admittance into the program.
Applicants accepted to the program must post a non-refundable deposit of $2,000 to hold a place in the class. The deposit is due 10 days after official acceptance and is applied to the first year fee of $17,500. The balance of the fee is to be paid within 30 days of admission. Fees for the second year will amount to $17,500 due on or before July 31. Financial plans are available for participants needing deferred payments. If a participant leaves the program for any reason after he or she has been accepted and enrolled, it is the policy of the College of Business that fees will not be refunded. Although sponsoring companies in many instances pay the costs or reimburse participants in part or in full, the participant is responsible for prompt payment to the university and for maintaining a current student financial account.
Students are regular graduate students. Participants in the Executive M.B.A. Program are admitted to the Graduate School and accordingly are considered regular graduate students and subject to the general policies of the Graduate School regarding grading standards and graduation. All students are required to maintain at least a 3.00 (B) grade point average.
For more information, attend one of our open houses or contact us today at (866) NIU-MBA1 (648-6221) or mba@niu.edu.