Emerging Leaders MBA Fast Track Admission
Current 麻豆精选 undergraduates as well as students attending a partner institution may be eligible to apply for Fast Track admission to Loyola's Emerging Leaders MBA (ELMBA) program. Students can apply to the one-year, full-time MBA program after junior year or during senior year. The ELMBA Fast Track policy streamlines the admission process provided that certain GPA requirements are met.
Undergraduates who are admitted to the ELMBA program via Fast Track admission will receive a 15% tuition discount.
Partner Institutions
Fast Track admission is available for the following partner institutions:
Benefits of Applying Fast Track
- Application fee is waived
- Essay is waived
- One letter of recommendation is waived
- 15% tuition discount if admitted
Admission Process
Fast track admission to the Loyola ELMBA program requires the following:
- Current enrollment as a degree-seeking undergraduate student
- Minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0 overall and for all major courses taken
- Satisfactory completion of remaining bachelor鈥檚 degree coursework, maintaining the minimum GPA requirements
- Interview with the admissions committee
- Successful completion of assigned pre-program math competency as determined by the admissions committee
Students are encouraged to apply for fast track admission to the ELMBA program after completion of junior year. An unofficial transcript will be required at the time of application, and acceptance decisions will be dependent upon receipt of official transcripts upon graduation. Final transcripts must reflect the criteria stated above.
Required Application Materials and Application steps
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- Indicate that you are applying Fast Track and the partner school which you are currently attending on your online application.
- Upload your resume.
- Enter contact information for your recommender. Your recommendation must be academic recommendation from a professor. Loyola will contact your recommender via email with instructions on how to submit their recommendation.
- Submit your completed online application.
- Request your official university transcript. We strongly recommend that all applicants have their schools send us official e-transcripts if possible. If your school uses an automated transcript request service, select 鈥淟oyola University Maryland鈥 as the receiving institution, and be sure to select 鈥淕raduate鈥 or 鈥淕raduate Admission鈥 as the receiving office. If your school does not use an automated transcript request service but will still send an official transcript on your behalf via email, have your school send your transcript to graduate@loyola.edu.
Loyola will waive your application fee, essay, and one letter of recommendation. Loyola will then submit your application.
For more information about the Emerging Leaders MBA program or fast track admission, please contact elmba@loyola.edu.
ELMBA Fast Track FAQs
What is the deadline for fast track admission to the ELMBA program?
There is no firm deadline for fast track admission to the Emerging Leaders MBA program. Students are encouraged to apply for fast track admission after the completion of their junior year or during their current senior year. Students should aim to apply by the priority deadline prior to the term they wish to start. For example:
- The priority deadline for the ELMBA Fall start is March 1.
From the point of a completed fast track application, when can I expect an admissions decision?
We ask that applicants allow 1-2 weeks for all admissions decisions from the point of a complete application. Decisions will be made with priority given to applicants whose start term is most recent.
What type of housing is provided?
Housing is not included as part of the tuition for the ELMBA program. The program is taught at Loyola鈥檚 main Evergreen campus in North Baltimore, which is in close proximity to neighborhoods popular for student housing. More information on housing options near Loyola, in neighborhoods of Baltimore City, or in the surrounding communities is provided at the Graduate Student Services housing page.
Who should I contact if I have questions about my application or the program?
Please contact an admissions advisor in the Office of Graduate Business Programs at 410-617-5067 or at elmba@loyola.edu.
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