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The best way to find out if a Baylor MBA is the right program for you is to speak with an enrollment coordinator. They are available to guide you through the admissions process and create an action plan.

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At the Hankamer School of Business, we cultivate principled leaders who want to make an impact. Successful applicants demonstrate strong leadership ability, analytical skills, and a passion for pursuing excellence. The Admissions Committee looks for this passion when reviewing prior academic records and professional experience

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Applicant Qualifications

To apply to the Baylor Executive MBA Program candidates must meet the following requirements:

• A minimum of 5 years of professional work experience is preferred.*
• An undergraduate degree from an accredited US college or university or its
  equivalent in another country.

*If applying to the healthcare administration concentration, healthcare industry experience is preferred.

Application Requirements

To complete your application you will need to submit the following materials:

• Detailed Resume
• Two letters of Recommendation
  • Recommenders should be professional contacts such as a supervisor, colleague, or client who can speak about your talents, work accomplishments, and qualifications. Within the application, you will provide the name, organization, title, and email address of two references. 
• One Essay
  • Write an essay describing your professional objectives, how a Baylor MBA will contribute to those objectives, and how your participation and background will add value to the Baylor EMBA program in 500 words or less. 
• Transcripts
  • Transcripts are only required from degree-granting institutions for bachelor's degree or higher.
• Application Fee
  • WAIVED for all applicants: $100 - application fee
• Optional Essay
  • This essay is an opportunity for you to include any additional information beneficial for the Admissions Committee to review such as breaks in employment, your past academic performance, or your choice of recommenders, etc.
• International Applicant Requirements
  • Our EMBA program is designed for working professionals who maintain full-time employment throughout the entire program. International applicants should hold an appropriate visa prior to applying for Baylor's EMBA program.

Note: A GMAT/GRE is NOT required to be admitted to the Executive MBA program.

All materials should be submitted through our online application system. Please contact us for immediate assistance at any time. 

For a detailed account of the application process, please download our application checklist. 

APPLICATION CHECKLIST

Transfer Credits

• Up to 9 credit hours can be accepted upon admission and at the end of the program.
• For questions regarding transfer credits, please contact grad_business@baylor.edu.

*When considering transfer credits, please reference the Graduate School guidelines.

Application Deadlines

Fall 2025 Start Date:

Spring 2026 Start Date:

*The admissions committee will review applications received after the final application deadline on a case-by-case basis.

Apply now or contact a coordinator today at 254-710-3701.

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