FAQs

• Are there any prerequisite courses I should take before enrolling in the MBA program?
  Prior to matriculation, we require that all students complete a college-level Statistics course. If you haven’t taken Statistics yet, we will require that you take an on-line course prior to Orientation that costs about $65 and takes about 4 weeks. Additionally, if you haven’t had Accounting, we will require that you complete a similar on-line Accounting course. Ideally, if you are applying for our One-Year MBA program, you will have already completed courses in Corporate Finance, Microeconomics and Financial Accounting.
• How does the Admissions Committee consider multiple GMAT scores?
  We consider the highest total GMAT score; we do not average multiple GMAT scores.
• When does the MBA Program start?
  The One-Year MBA Program begins in mid-May and the Two-Year MBA program begins in mid-August. Both programs begin with a week-long Orientation to Goizueta and team-building exercises. Domestic students should plan to arrive at least one week prior to Orientation in order to have sufficient time to prepare prior to the beginning of classes.
  
  International students will also be required to attend Welcome to Atlanta Week, which precedes the start of the MBA Orientation and provides an important starting point for all international students. This required program - involving professors, staff and student leaders – introduces students to expectations of professors and fellow students, introduces the Honor Code, tests American slang, and provides networking opportunities with students and recent graduates so that you can "hit the ground running" when school begins. It is best for International students to arrive/settle in Atlanta in early-August.
• Do I need to file a separate application to be considered for scholarship?
  No. All candidates who file an application by February 1st, and are admitted, are automatically considered for merit-based aid. No separate application is necessary. Scholarship awards are made at the time of admission. You will be informed of your scholarship when you receive your admissions decision.
• Will I be able to work and travel during school semesters?
  The MBA program is very intense and does not provide many opportunities for work and travel in the initial semesters. Students in the One-Year MBA program should not make any travel or employment plans for the summer. Similarly, we do not recommend that Two-Year MBA students work or travel during their first fall semester. Subsequent semesters do allow for more flexibility to accommodate part-time work and travel.
• Do I have to option to waive out of any core classes?
  Yes. One Year students can take a waiver exam to waive out of one of the nine core summer courses. By waiving a core course, you can take an elective during the evenings if offered or a 6th course in either the fall or spring semester. Two Year students will be given the opportunity to take waiver exams as well. They can waive out of core courses, and take elective courses in their place. We recommend that students with functional or academic expertise take the waiver exam associated with their functional area.
• Can I do a study abroad during the MBA Program?
  Due to the short time frame of the One-Year Program, students are not able to participate in a study abroad program. However, there is still an opportunity to explore the business and cultural environment of another country through our International Immersion LEAD Weeks, which take place in January of the spring semester.
  
  Two-Year MBA students have the opportunity to study abroad during their time at Goizueta. We have 24 direct relationships with schools in Asia, Europe, Latin America, and South Africa and, like 10% of last year’s class, you can study abroad for a semester in places such as Austria, Hong Kong, France, Italy, Mexico, Spain, and The Netherlands.
• Is on-campus housing available for MBA students?
  Emory’s Clairmont Campus provides graduate students and their families the opportunity to be part of a unique community. The newly built graduate housing offers all of the conveniences of apartment living in an academic setting. All amenities, including phone, Ethernet, and parking are included in monthly rent. Furnished and unfurnished One- Two- and Three-bedroom apartments are available to graduate students. Shuttle service to campus (and the Business School) runs seven days a week. For more information on costs and applying for housing please visit the Clairmont Campus website.

Additional One-Year Questions

• Can you still have a full "MBA experience" in the One-Year Program?
  Absolutely! It may be only one year, but you can still have a complete MBA experience. Students receive the same degree and have the same faculty as the Two-Year MBA Program. Students in the One-Year Program can participate in almost every Goizueta activity.
• How is recruiting different in the One-Year MBA Program?
  Students in the One-Year Program have access to the same resources as those in the Two-Year Program. While the majority of the recruiting season occurs in the fall semester, One-Year students will begin their job search strategy over the summer. During the summer you will attend workshops through the Career Management Center, begin to work on your resume, practice your interview skills, and your overall job searching strategy. Goizueta also offers a unique program called Goizueta PLUS, which will be conducted during the summer semester. Goizueta PLUS focuses on the acquisition, development, and practice of key leadership skills. The seminars concentrate on leadership, organizational fit, ethics, and learning and practicing strong communication skills. Applicants should realize that the opportunity for a summer internship does not exist and career changers should weigh this considerably.
• How do employers feel about the One-Year Program?
  MBA recruiters understand the structure and rigor of our One Year MBA Program and historically One Year MBA candidates obtain job offers at a pace and salary level consistent with our Two Year students.
• As a One-Year MBA student, is it difficult to transition in with the 2nd year MBA students in the fall?
  After spending an intense summer with just 50+ other students, it might seem overwhelming to attend classes with so many other students in the fall. However, during the summer, there will be several social and networking opportunities to meet your classmates from the Two-Year Program so you will see many familiar faces in class. The fall LEAD Week will be your first opportunity to start working with your fellow classmates as you participate in a servant leadership project to give back to the Atlanta community.