Business Administration, 4+1 with a concentration in Accounting, M.B.A.

Admission Requirements

• Comply with the admission requirements  of the College of Graduate Studies and Research, which includes an undergraduate grade point average of 2.75 or higher
• a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited university* or be enrolled in the 4+1 Accounting program at NMU

*Students who have already completed a baccalaureate degree (120-credit Accounting program) either at NMU or at another institution must demonstrate completion of these prerequisite courses (or their equivalents) before they may be considered for admission into the 4+1 Master’s sequence.   

All Applicants must submit:

1. Graduate admission application and fee (fee covered by College of Business)  
2. Official transcripts from all previously attended post-secondary institutions
3. a GMAT or GRE-equivalent (see below for GMAT/GRE waiver conditions)
4. a statement 
   • 2-3 page essay format
   • Stating the reason that you are pursuing an MBA at NMU
   • Stating what unique perspective, qualifications, experiences and educational assets you would bring to share with your class. Also include your goals and how the program will help you move closer to them.
5. a current resume
6. 2 letters of recommendation
   • Letters of recommendation should be written by faculty members or professionals who are familiar with your academic progress and can address your strengths as a candidate for the program. They should be written on letterhead and include their professional contact information.
7. Additional requirements for International Student Applicants 

The results of the GMAT, the applicant’s undergraduate grade point average and relevant work experience will be evaluated together to determine eligibility for the program.  Application materials are reviewed by the director of the MBA program and/or a three-person faculty graduate screening committee.

Special Admission - NMU College of Business seniors who are within 12 credit hours from graduation from the undergraduate program or previous graduates who a) have completed their last 10 credits at Northern Michigan University, and b) have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher, are not required to submit two letters of recommendation, a statement of purpose, or a current resume to support their graduate programs application.

Application Due Dates

Applications are accepted throughout the year

NMU undergraduate students in the 4+1 program will meet all pre-admission requirements and apply to the master’s program during the first semester of their fourth year. If accepted, students may begin the master’s program in the final semester of their fourth year.  A senior undergraduate student at NMU with at least a 3.0 overall grade point average, a 3.0 grade point average in the area of concentration, and within 12 credit hours of graduation may petition to enroll for a maximum of eight credit hours of graduate credit. These credits may apply toward a master’s degree from NMU. Credit applied toward a master’s degree at NMU will be accepted and recorded as graduate credit only after admission to the College of Graduate Studies and Research and after the successful completion of an additional 12 credit hours of graduate study. In general, these credits will not be accepted as transfer credit by another institution.