Early Career MBA: International Applicants

We welcome and encourage qualified applicants from around the world and are proud of the international spirit of our Early Career MBA program. With 30% of students coming from outside of the U.S., the Willamette MBA is truly a global community.

Admission is based on academic ability, managerial potential and commitment to participating in an intensive and experiential MBA learning environment. The distinct experiential component of Willamette's MBA make it an excellent choice for applicants with extensive work experience as well as recent college graduates

Applicants must have a bachelor degree from a U.S. college/university accredited by the appropriate regional institutional accrediting agency, or an equivalent degree from another country. Three and four year bachelor degrees from international colleges/universities are considered equivalent if the degree is Bologna Accord compliant or if the degree granting institution is recognized by the country's national or regional accreditation/quality assurance organization.

All applicants should have a record of strong and consistent academic performance, an understanding of mathematical principles and well developed writing skills.

A complete application file and an interview (telephone or in person) are required to be considered for admission by the admission committee. Applications are evaluated for interviews and admission on a rolling basis. You are strongly encouraged to apply early.

Application Documents
International applicants to the MBA degree program must submit the following:

• Online Application Form
  
  
• Official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate course work accompanied by an English translation of all academic records and transcripts.
  
  Applicants who completed their bachelor degree at a Bologna Accord compliant school should also submit a Diploma Supplement.
  
  
• Official GMAT or General GRE score report. GMAT and GRE scores are valid for five years.
  
  Information about the GMAT is available at mba.com. The GMAT code for the Willamette Full-Time MBA is 3MZ-PZ-27.
  
  Information about the General GRE is available at gre.org. The GRE code for Willamette University is 4954.
  
  
• Official TOEFL or IELTS Academic score report. The requirement to submit a TOEFL or IELTS Academic score may be waived for international students for whom English is the native language and for international students who completed their undergraduate education in the United States at an accredited U.S. college or university.
  
  TOEFL: Applicants submitting a TOEFL score may use the TOEFL Internet Based Test (IBT), TOEFL Computer Based Test (CBT) or the TOEFL Paper Based Test (PBT). The TOEFL code for Willamette University is 4954. Minimum TOEFL score requirements are as follows:
  
  Applicants who submit an IBT score must have a total score of 88 or higher. Subscores will also be reviewed. The recommended minimum for each subsection is Reading = 21; Listening = 21; Writing = 21, Speaking = 23
  
  Applicants who submit a CBT score must have a total score of 230 or higher. Applicants who submit a PBT score must have a total score of 570 or higher.
  
  TOEFL scores are valid for two years. More information about the TOEFL is available at ets.org
  
  IELTS Academic: Applicants who submit an IELTS Academic score must have a total score of 6.5 or higher. Skill subscores in reading, listening, writing and speaking will also be reviewed.
  
  IELTS Academic scores are valid for two years. More information about the IELTS Academic is available at http://www.ielts.org/default.aspx
  
  
• Personal statement essays
  
  
• Two candidate evaluation forms or letters of reference. Evaluators must be people who are directly familiar with your academic, professional or leadership experience.
  
  
• Resume
  
  
• $50 nonrefundable application fee (waived for applications submitted online )
  
  
• I-20 and financial documentation. Applicants must show the ability to fund educational and living expenses for the two year MBA program. The following documents must be received and approved by the school before an admitted student can receive an I-20.
  
  
  • Willamette MBA I-20 & Financial Documentation Form
    
    
  • Official bank verification of funds (written in English), showing that you and/or your sponsor have sufficient resources to cover your educational and living expenses for the two year MBA program.
    
    Applicants who submit bank documents showing only one year of funding must attest that adequate funding is available from the same or equally dependable sources for the second year of the MBA program.
    
    
  • A photocopy of the name/photo page of your passport showing your name as presented and spelled on your passport.

Applications for Fall Semester 2008
We are currently reviewing applications for admission and merit-based scholarship assistance for Fall Semester 2008. Interested applicants should submit the online application as soon as possible.

Apply Online for Fall Semester 2008

Interview
An interview is part of the selection process. Applicants eligible to complete the interview process will be invited to interview by the admission office after all the applicant's documents have been received. Applicants invited to interview will be given instructions for arranging a telephone or on-campus interview.

Admission Decision Notification
Applicants who complete the application process and the interview will be notified of the admission decision within three weeks of completion of the interview.

Applicants who submit an application form or credentials that do not indicate potential for a positive admission decision may be denied admission at any time after submission of the application form. Applicants in this situation will be notified by email from the admission office.

Contact Us With Your Questions
Applicants are always welcome to communicate with our admission staff. We are here to help you explore Willamette University's MBA programs and answer your questions. Email mba-admission@willamette.edu , call 503-370-6167 (toll free in the U.S. 866-MBA-AGSM), participate in our online chats, visit us on campus or meet our representatives at MBA events around the world.

In addition, general information for international students preparing for graduate study in the U.S. , information about advising services in your country and a list of overseas educational advising centers is available at Education USA (sponsored by the U.S. Department of State).

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Application Deadlines for Fall Semester 2009
Applications for fall semester 2009 can be submitted after September 1, 2008.

Early Action applicants receive full consideration for admission, merit-based scholarships and graduate assistantship awards. An early application also ensures early notification of our admission decision and promotes a smooth transition to your MBA experience.

Applicants who complete their application between March 2nd and May 1st will receive full consideration for admission. However, merit-based scholarship and graduate assistantship awards will be awarded on a funds available basis for qualified applicants.

Applications received after the May 1st deadline may be considered for admission on a space available basis and should contact the MBA admission office for information.