Frequently Asked Questions
- How do I apply for admission?
- What are the admission requirements?
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I do not feel that my undergraduate GPA adequately reflects my ability to complete graduate work. If I enroll in some undergraduate courses before applying for admission to the MBA program, would my grades help my chances for admission?
No. We look at all aspects of an applicant’s file to evaluate their ability to complete graduate course work. Taking additional undergraduate courses is not particularly helpful since there is a great difference between undergraduate and graduate level courses. Your best strategy is to prepare thoroughly for the GMAT. We encourage you to contact us to discuss your situation further.
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Can I apply immediately after completing my undergraduate degree?
Applicants must have a minimum of two years of work experience. The average length of work experience for students in the program is six years. The work experience requirement is waived for the JD/MBA student.
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May I just take a class or two without being admitted to the program?
No. One important aspect of our program is the rich interaction between students and faculty. Accordingly, class size is limited and only students accepted into the program are allowed to enroll that a cohort-based program provides.
- What is the tuition?
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What financial aid is available?
Information is available from the Financial Aid Office at (804)289-8438. Partial scholarships are available to highly qualified applicants. For more information, please contact us at mba@richmond.edu.
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When can I begin my classes?
Students start class work in the fall semester. All entering students must attend the Opening Residency, held over two weekends in late August.
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What is the Opening Residency?
This is an intensive program designed to give students a broad overview of the areas of study in the MBA program. The residency takes place over two weekends in late August, carries 2.0 hours of course credit and is graded on a pass/fail basis. Students attend presentations by faculty in various disciplines and work in teams to analyze a "live" case, based on a real company and a current business. The residency ends with a case competition judged by industry representatives. Read more here.
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I have an undergraduate degree in business. Can I be exempted from some MBA classes?
The Richmond MBA does not offer waivers for core courses based on undergraduate work.
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I have completed some classes in another MBA program. Can these credits apply to requirements to my degree at University of Richmond?
The normal expectation is that all work for the MBA degree will be completed at the University of Richmond. However, in certain cases, up to 9 hours of transfer credit may be granted for graduate-level courses completed at another AACSB-accredited school of business at the discretion of the Program Director.
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What is the International Residency?
The International Residency is an intensive, in-depth look at the unique challenges of conducting business internationally. The International Residency is focused around a project related to either a local business with international interests or an international company. Students travel to an international location during the week of Memorial Day where they meet with local business people, academics and government officials, visit local companies, and gather information relevant to the project. The students then return to the US to complete the project. Read more here.
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When do classes meet?
All classes start at 6:15 p.m. and meet one evening per week. Depending on the number of credits and the semester calendar, some classes end at 8:55 while others end at 9:45.