The Center for Graduate Studies & Continuing Education
Admissions
MBA Program
LIM College's MBA program welcomes a new class of students every March and September.
The suggested application deadline is June 18, 2013 for the fall MBA program starting on September 3, 2013.
The suggested application dealine is January 14, 2014 for the spring MBA program starting on March 3, 2014.
In order to be considered as a candidate for the LIM College MBA program, you must submit:
The completed Application for Admission
A $40 non-refundable application fee (which can be paid through the online application)
Essay questions (which can be found on the online application)
Candidates are required to hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in the U.S. or an equivalent undergraduate degree from a foreign country. Official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended at the undergraduate and graduate level are required. If the undergraduate degree was completed outside of the United States, all transcripts must be evaluated by World Education Service, AACRAO International Education Services, or another evaluation agency approved by NACES. Foreign universities that are regionally accredited in the USA will be exempted from the evaluation requirement.
Official GMAT or GRE scores (Codes: GMAT: ZXH-QV, GRE: DI 2380)
Two letters of recommendation or completed recommendation form. Any recommendations may be emailed to GraduateStudies@limcollege.edu or mailed to: LIM College
Attn: Graduate Admissions
216 East 45th Street, 8th Floor
New York, NY 10017-3304
A personal interview is required. Applicants may conduct their interview by phone or in person. Appointments can be made by calling the Graduate Admission Coordinator at 646-218-4124 or by email: GraduateStudies@limcollege.edu.
A resume or CV that shows chronological work experience is required. The resume or CV may be emailed to GraduateStudies@limcollege.edu.
International students, for whom English is not the primary language, must take the TOEFL exam and provide an official score report showing a minimum score of 550 on the paper-based test; 213 on the computer-based test; or 80 on the internet-based test prior to applying for admission. An official score report of the IELTS test may be provided that shows a minimum score of 6.5. All official scores must be less than two years old. TOEFL or IELTS score reports will not be required of applicants who have earned an associate’s degree, bachelor’s degree, master’s degree, or doctoral degree from an accredited university in the United States. The TOEFL / IELTS requirement may also be waived for applicants who have earned a degree from an institution outside of the U.S. where instruction is in English. All instances that do not fit within these specified criteria will be judged on a case-by-case basis. After review of your application, the Office of Admissions reserves the right to request additional documentation and/or translation of materials in support of your application.
Information for Transfer Students Applying to the LIM College MBA Program
Each transfer student’s record will be evaluated and interpreted individually for course equivalencies. Only transfers from accredited graduate institutions will be taken into consideration. Students can apply to transfer a maximum of six credits, earned within five years from the date of application. Students can only transfer approved credits where the final grade received is B or better.
