Prospective Students

Admission Information

Please read this page fully for details about MS/MBA application deadlines and the application process, and download an Application Checklist PDF here. All applications in the G. Brint Ryan College of Business are reviewed holistically. Prospective and admitted students are encouraged to schedule advising appointments or attend one of our virtual information sessions to find out more about our MBA and MS programs and application process. If you are ALREADY ADMITTED (but have not yet started your program) and need to UPDATE to a later term, please see this information.

Deadlines

The deadlines below reflect the last possible day to apply through UNT GradCAS. Applying earlier is recommended to ensure a timely admission decision and, assuming admission, course registration prior to the start of the semester.

Desired Starting Semester	Semester Application Deadline
Summer	June 15
Fall	August 1
Spring	January 1

*If seeking an F1 Visa and do not yet reside in the U.S., you should apply a minimum of two months PRIOR to the dates listed to allow time for issuance of an I20.

Applicant Guidelines

Please confirm that your program is available for your desired semester prior to applying to avoid future update fees. If in doubt, please contact us.
If you are seeking UNT scholarships (which are highly competitive and merit-based), this may impact your desired start date: All scholarship awards for the academic year are announced by June, so mid-year scholarship applications for a Spring start are not available.
International applicants must apply to the FALL or SPRING semesters only, with the exception of the MBA Management Cohort (summer application for all applicants to the Cohort).
If applying as an international applicant and will require a Visa, you will need additional time to request an I20 and secure a Visa appointment in advance of your desired semester. Future updates to your application, if required, will incur an additional application fee, so select your desired semester with care.

G. Brint Ryan College of Business MBA and MS Application Process

Submit application via GradCAS. Prior to applying, ensure your desired program is available for your desired starting semester and status (domestic vs. international).

Concentrations Include:

Artificial Intelligence
Business Analytics (STEM)- please refer to the MBA Business Analytics & MS Business Analytics section for application requirements.
Business Studies
Finance
Financial Planning
Health Services Management
Information Technology
Marketing
Marketing Analytics
Music Business- please refer to the MBA Music Business section for application requirements.
Organizational Behavior & Human Resources
Strategic Management
Supply Chain Management
Supply Chain Analytics

Background Coursework for MBA: Financial Accounting with a grade of C or better. If required to complete, you will be provided more information and next steps upon admission.

Educational History and Transcripts: Applicants must list ALL colleges and universities attended or currently attending. Failure to list full academic history will delay processing.

Submit your Official U.S. Transcripts via GradCAS
Upload your official copies of all International Transcripts/marksheets/Degree Certificates (official copies from your institution will be required if admitted)
UNT Students/Alumni do not need to request/upload unless they have attended any schools since leaving UNT but must still list full educational history (transferring institutions and UNT)

International Applicants: Please review this page for instructions on transcripts and English Language Proficiency.

Essay of 600-700 words for all Applicants: Original narrative about your goals and what distinguishes you as a strong candidate for this program. Upload to GradCAS.

Resume/CV: A standard resume detailing work and academic experience. Upload to GradCAS.

Recommendations: Three (3) relevant references from your professional and academic background.

References cannot be family, friends, clergy.
Inform your recommenders about the process and that they will be completing the recommendation electronically.
Request their preferred email address and ask that they monitor that inbox for your recommendation request (which will come from support@unt.myliaison.com), including any junk or spam folders.
Ask that- when prompted - they indicate that your letters be applicable to current and future applications, in case you need to update.

NOTE: Recommendations are OPTIONAL for the MBA Business Analytics applicants; however, recommendations can strengthen your application.

GMAT/GRE scores: Required of all applicants unless waived based on GPA. You may self-report scores, but official scores must be submitted directly to UNT from the testing agency (GRE code is 6481, no code required for GMAT).

GMAT/GRE Waiver Policy (MBA Programs - except MBA Business Analytics):

Testing is waived for applicants who have earned a doctoral or professional doctoral degree.
Testing is waived for applicants with a Master's or Bachelor’s degree and a 3.0 GPA or higher from a regionally accredited college or university. Waiver based on cumulative or last 60-credit-hour GPA.

*Waiver based on cumulative or last 60-credit-hour GPA.

NOTE: If you are looking for our MBA Business Analytics GMAT/GRE Waiver Policy, please refer to the MBA Business Analytics & MS Business Analytics tab for additional information. All other MBA programs may refer to the waiver policy above.

Background Coursework for MBA: Financial Accounting with a grade of C or better. If required to complete, you will be provided more information and next steps upon admission.

Educational History and Transcripts: Applicants must list ALL colleges and universities attended or currently attending. Failure to list full academic history will delay processing.

Submit your Official U.S. Transcripts via GradCAS
Upload your official copies of all International Transcripts/marksheets/Degree Certificates (official copies from your institution will be required if admitted)
UNT Students/Alumni do not need to request/upload unless they have attended any schools since leaving UNT but must still list full educational history (transferring institutions and UNT)

International Applicants: Please review this page for instructions on transcripts and English Language Proficiency.

Essay of 300-400 words for all Applicants: Original narrative about your goals and what distinguishes you as a strong candidate for this program. Please include portfolio links. Upload to GradCAS.

Resume/CV: A standard resume detailing work and academic experience. Upload to GradCAS.

Recommendations: Three (3) relevant references from your professional and academic background.

References cannot be family, friends, clergy.
Inform your recommenders about the process and that they will be completing the recommendation electronically.
Request their preferred email address and ask that they monitor that inbox for your recommendation request (which will come from support@unt.myliaison.com), including any junk or spam folders.
Ask that- when prompted - they indicate that your letters be applicable to current and future applications, in case you need to update.

GMAT/GRE Waiver Policy:

Testing is waived for applicants who have earned a doctoral or professional doctoral degree.
Testing is waived for applicants with a Master's or Bachelor’s degree and a 3.0 GPA or higher from a regionally accredited college or university. Waiver based on cumulative or last 60-credit-hour GPA.

Background Coursework for MBA: Financial Accounting with a grade of C or better. If required to complete, you will be provided more information and next steps upon admission.

Educational History and Transcripts: Applicants must list ALL colleges and universities attended or currently attending. Failure to list full academic history will delay processing.

Submit your Official U.S. Transcripts via GradCAS
Upload your official copies of all International Transcripts/marksheets/Degree Certificates (official copies from your institution will be required if admitted)
UNT Students/Alumni do not need to request/upload unless they have attended any schools since leaving UNT but must still list full educational history (transferring institutions and UNT)

International Applicants: Please review this page for instructions on transcripts and English Language Proficiency.

Essay of 600-700 words for all Applicants: Original narrative about your goals and what distinguishes you as a strong candidate for this program. Upload to GradCAS.

Resume/CV: A standard resume detailing work and academic experience. Upload to GradCAS.

Recommendations: Three (3) relevant references from your professional and academic background.

References cannot be family, friends, clergy.
Inform your recommenders about the process and that they will be completing the recommendation electronically.
Request their preferred email address and ask that they monitor that inbox for your recommendation request (which will come from support@unt.myliaison.com), including any junk or spam folders.
Ask that- when prompted - they indicate that your letters be applicable to current and future applications, in case you need to update.

Interview: Interviews are approximately 30 minutes, behavioral-based, and conducted remotely via Microsoft Teams. Applicants may email available dates and times or will be contacted after starting an application. Applicants will be contacted after starting an application and/or submitting an inquiry.

GMAT/GRE Waiver Policy:

Testing is waived for applicants who have earned a doctoral or professional doctoral degree.
Testing is waived for applicants with a Master's or Bachelor’s degree and a 3.0 GPA or higher from a regionally accredited college or university. Waiver based on cumulative or last 60-credit-hour GPA.

*Waiver based on cumulative or last 60-credit-hour GPA.

Background Coursework for MBA: Financial Accounting with a grade of C or better. If required to complete, you will be provided login information and next steps upon admission.

Educational History and Transcripts: Applicants must list ALL colleges and universities attended or currently attending. Failure to list full academic history will delay processing.

Submit your Official U.S. Transcripts via GradCAS
Upload your official copies of all International Transcripts/marksheets/Degree Certificates (official copies from your institution will be required if admitted)
UNT Students/Alumni do not need to request/upload unless they have attended any schools since leaving UNT but must still list full educational history (transferring institutions and UNT)

International Applicants: Please review this page for instructions on transcripts and English Language Proficiency.

Essay of 600-700 words for all Applicants: Original narrative about your goals and what distinguishes you as a strong candidate for this program. Upload to GradCAS.

Resume/CV: A standard resume detailing work and academic experience. Upload to GradCAS.

Recommendations: Three (3) relevant references from your professional and academic background.

References cannot be family, friends, clergy.
Inform your recommenders about the process and that they will be completing the recommendation electronically.
Request their preferred email address and ask that they monitor that inbox for your recommendation request (which will come from support@unt.myliaison.com), including any junk or spam folders.
Ask that- when prompted - they indicate that your letters be applicable to current and future applications, in case you need to update.

Interview: Approximately 30-minute virtual interview conducted via Microsoft Teams. Applicants will be contacted after starting an application and/or submitting an inquiry.

GMAT/GRE scores: Test scores are not required for admission to the MBA in Sport Entertainment Management program. However, due to the competitive nature of the cohort-based program, the program director may request GMAT or GRE scores as part of the admission review process. Applicants may self-report scores initially; however, if required, official scores must be submitted directly to UNT from the testing agency (GRE code: 6481; no code is required for GMAT).

*The MS in Finance and MS in Finance – Wealth Management are STEM-designated programs.

Background Coursework for MS Programs: Financial Accounting, Business Calculus and two College-level Statistics courses with a grade of C or better. If required to complete, you will be provided more information and next steps upon admission.

Educational History and Transcripts: Applicants must list ALL colleges and universities attended or currently attending. Failure to list full academic history will delay processing.

Submit your Official U.S. Transcripts via GradCAS
Upload your official copies of all International Transcripts/marksheets/Degree Certificates (official copies from your institution will be required if admitted)
UNT Students/Alumni do not need to request/upload unless they have attended any schools since leaving UNT but must still list full educational history (transferring institutions and UNT)

International Applicants: Please review this page for instructions on transcripts and English Language Proficiency.

Essay of 600-700 words for all Applicants: Original narrative about your goals and what distinguishes you as a strong candidate for this program. Upload to GradCAS.

Resume/CV: A standard resume detailing work and academic experience. Upload to GradCAS.

Recommendations: Three (3) relevant references from your professional and academic background.

References cannot be family, friends, clergy.
Inform your recommenders about the process and that they will be completing the recommendation electronically.
Request their preferred email address and ask that they monitor that inbox for your recommendation request (which will come from support@unt.myliaison.com), including any junk or spam folders.
Ask that- when prompted - they indicate that your letters be applicable to current and future applications, in case you need to update.

GMAT/GRE Waiver Policy:

Testing is waived for applicants who have earned a doctoral or professional doctoral degree.
Testing is waived for applicants with a Master's or Bachelor’s degree and a 3.5 GPA or higher from a regionally accredited college or university. Waiver based on cumulative or last 60-credit-hour GPA.

*The MBA in Business Analytics and MS in Business Analytics are STEM-designated programs.

Background Coursework (only for MBA in Business Analytics): Financial Accounting with a grade of C or better. If required to complete, you will be provided more information and next steps upon admission.

Educational History and Transcripts: Applicants must list ALL colleges and universities attended or currently attending. Failure to list full academic history will delay processing.

Submit your Official U.S. Transcripts via GradCAS
Upload your official copies of all International Transcripts/marksheets/Degree Certificates (official copies from your institution will be required if admitted)
UNT Students/Alumni do not need to request/upload unless they have attended any schools since leaving UNT but must still list full educational history (transferring institutions and UNT)

International Applicants: Please review this page for instructions on transcripts and English Language Proficiency.

Essay of 600-700 words for all Applicants: Original narrative about your goals and what distinguishes you as a strong candidate for this program. Upload to GradCAS.

Resume/CV: A standard resume detailing work and academic experience. Upload to GradCAS.

*Optional Recommendations: Three (3) relevant references from your professional and academic background.

References cannot be family, friends, clergy, high school teachers/administrators, subordinates or co-workers.
The reference list should include their name, title, company/university and contact details (including email).

*Recommendations are not required for the MBA in Business Analytics or MS in Business Analytics but may strengthen your application.

GMAT/GRE Waiver Policy:

Testing is waived for applicants who have earned a doctoral or professional doctoral degree.
Testing is waived for applicants with a Master's or Bachelor’s degree and a 3.0 GPA or higher from an ABET or AACSB accredited program.
Testing is waived for applicants with a Master’s or Bachelor’s degree and a 3.5 GPA or higher from other institutions/programs.
Waiver based on cumulative or last 60-credit-hour GPA.

*The MS in Information Systems and Technologies is a STEM-designated program.

Educational History and Transcripts: Applicants must list ALL colleges and universities attended or currently attending. Failure to list full academic history will delay processing.

Submit your Official U.S. Transcripts via GradCAS
Upload your official copies of all International Transcripts/marksheets/Degree Certificates (official copies from your institution will be required if admitted)
UNT Students/Alumni do not need to request/upload unless they have attended any schools since leaving UNT but must still list full educational history (transferring institutions and UNT)

International Applicants: Please review this page for instructions on transcripts and English Language Proficiency.

Essay of 600-700 words for all Applicants: Original narrative about your goals and what distinguishes you as a strong candidate for this program. Upload to GradCAS.

Resume/CV: A standard resume detailing work and academic experience. Upload to GradCAS.

*Optional Recommendations: Three (3) relevant references from your professional and academic background.

References cannot be family, friends, clergy, high school teachers/administrators, subordinates or co-workers.
The reference list should include their name, title, company/university and contact details (including email).

*Recommendations are not required for the MS in Information Systems and Technologies but may strengthen your application.

GMAT/GRE Waiver Policy:

Testing is waived for applicants who have earned a doctoral or professional doctoral degree.
Testing is waived for applicants with a Master's or Bachelor’s degree and a 3.0 GPA or higher from an ABET or AACSB accredited program.
Testing is waived for applicants with a Master’s or Bachelor’s degree and a 3.5 GPA or higher from other institutions/programs.
Waiver based on cumulative or last 60-credit-hour GPA.

*The MS in Accounting – Audit and Data Analytics is a STEM-designated program.

Educational History and Transcripts: Applicants must list ALL colleges and universities attended or currently attending. Failure to list full academic history will delay processing.

Submit your Official U.S. Transcripts via GradCAS
Upload your official copies of all International Transcripts/marksheets/Degree Certificates (official copies from your institution will be required if admitted)
UNT Students/Alumni do not need to request/upload unless they have attended any schools since leaving UNT but must still list full educational history (transferring institutions and UNT)

International Applicants: Please review this page for instructions on transcripts and English Language Proficiency.

Essay of 600-700 words for all Applicants: Original narrative about your goals and what distinguishes you as a strong candidate for this program. Upload to GradCAS.

Resume/CV: A standard resume detailing work and academic experience. Upload to GradCAS.

Background Course Requirements: Required to begin Master’s program. Students who have completed the below accounting-specific and business foundation coursework at a U.S. institution have completed all prerequisite coursework:

Accounting Core (completed with a 3.0+ GPA):

ACCT 3110 – Intermediate Accounting I
ACCT 3120 – Intermediate Accounting II
ACCT 3270 – Cost Accounting
ACCT 4100 – Accounting Systems
ACCT 4140 – Advanced & Not-for-Profit Accounting
ACCT 4300 – Federal Income Tax
ACCT 4340 – Federal Income Tax II
ACCT 4400 – Auditing – Professional Responsibilities
ACCT 4980/4430 – Accounting Research & Data Analysis

Business Foundations (completed with a 2.0+ GPA):

Financial Accounting
Managerial Accounting
Business Law
Microeconomics
Macroeconomics
Statistics
Calculus
Basic Computer Information Systems
Marketing
Finance

Before you submit your application, please email RCoBMasters@unt.edu a copy of your transcripts. We will conduct a course-by-course evaluation to determine next steps based on individual circumstances.

GMAT/GRE Waiver Policy:

Testing is waived for applicants who have earned a doctoral or professional doctoral degree.
Testing is waived for applicants with a Master's or Bachelor’s degree and a 3.0 GPA or higher from a regionally accredited college or university. Waiver based on cumulative or last 60-credit-hour GPA.

*The MS in Hospitality and Tourism Data Analytics is a STEM-designated program.

Educational History and Transcripts: Applicants must list ALL colleges and universities attended or currently attending. Failure to list full academic history will delay processing.

Submit your Official U.S. Transcripts via GradCAS
Upload your official copies of all International Transcripts/marksheets/Degree Certificates (official copies from your institution will be required if admitted)
UNT Students/Alumni do not need to request/upload unless they have attended any schools since leaving UNT but must still list full educational history (transferring institutions and UNT)

International Applicants: Please review this page for instructions on transcripts and English Language Proficiency.

Resume/CV: A standard resume detailing work and academic experience. Upload to GradCAS.

Recommendations: Letters of recommendation are not required; however, applicants must provide contact information for three references within the application.

*The MS in Merchandising and Consumer Analytics is a STEM-designated program.

Educational History and Transcripts: Applicants must list ALL colleges and universities attended or currently attending. Failure to list full academic history will delay processing.

Submit your Official U.S. Transcripts via GradCAS
Upload your official copies of all International Transcripts/marksheets/Degree Certificates (official copies from your institution will be required if admitted)
UNT Students/Alumni do not need to request/upload unless they have attended any schools since leaving UNT but must still list full educational history (transferring institutions and UNT)

International Applicants: Please review this page for instructions on transcripts and English Language Proficiency.

Essay of 600-700 words for all Applicants: Maximum 2 pages (12-point font, 1” margins). Explain your goals and why you are pursuing this degree. Upload to GradCAS. Also Include:

Undergraduate degree, coursework, and any data analytics experience
Relevant work experience (hospitality/tourism and/or data analytics)
Related volunteer or service experience
Scholarships, awards, or recognitions
Professional goals and how this degree will support them
Any additional information for application review

Upload to GradCAS.

Resume/CV: A standard resume detailing work and academic experience. Upload to GradCAS.

Recommendations: Letters of recommendation are not required; however, applicants must provide contact information for three references within the application.

Certificates Include:

Artificial Intelligence in Business
Information Security for Business
Business Analytics
Digital Retail Merchandising

Educational History and Transcripts: Applicants must list ALL colleges and universities attended or currently attending. Failure to list full academic history will delay processing.

Submit your Official U.S. Transcripts via GradCAS
Upload your official copies of all International Transcripts/marksheets/Degree Certificates (official copies from your institution will be required if admitted)
UNT Students/Alumni do not need to request/upload unless they have attended any schools since leaving UNT but must still list full educational history (transferring institutions and UNT)

International Applicants: Please review this page for instructions on transcripts and English Language Proficiency.

Resume/CV: A standard resume detailing work and academic experience. Upload to GradCAS.

Determining GMAT/GRE Waiver Eligibility

If an applicant qualifies for a waiver of test scores, the waiver will be extended automatically upon verification of the applicant’s GPA. Work experience or other assessments will not be considered in lieu of GMAT or GRE exam scores. If you attended U.S. institutions, you may email copies of transcripts to Julie.Jernigan@unt.edu to determine eligibility of testing waiver prior to applying. If you attended international institutions, your eligibility will be determined after you apply and your transcripts are evaluated.

If test score requirement is not waived

Scores may not be more than (5) years old. Recommended scores: GMAT 520-570 or GRE 153 verbal/154 quant. Applicants may test at a testing center or take the test via online format. You must request official scores be sent to the Toulouse Graduate School at UNT.

For GMAT information, visit: https://www.mba.com/.
For GRE information, visit: https://www.ets.org.