International Applicants
The makeup of the international student body at Goizueta reflects our strong commitment to providing a global experience for all students to actively learn from each other about the interplay of cultural, political and business practices around the world. We welcome applications from across the globe.
Application Process
All international applicants must submit a completed application which includes: official transcripts with a seal from the issuing institution, official GMAT scores, letters of recommendation, essays and the application fee. Applications are not reviewed until these criteria are met. If the official transcript was not issued in English we also require a certified translation of the document.
The Admissions Committee strongly recommends that international applicants submit academic transcripts and other professional certifications through World Education Services (WES). For instructions and additional information, please visit www.wes.org.
Language Requirements
Goizueta Business School expects all students to possess strong communication skills in English. For applicants whose native language is not English, we require the TOEFL exam or the Pearson Test of English (PTE). The minimum required score is 68 on the PTE and 100 on the internet-based TOEFL, or 600 for the paper-based TOEFL.
The language requirement may be waived if candidates:
- Have spent at least 3 years in the U.S. studying toward completion of an undergraduate degree, OR
- Have completed a graduate degree followed by at least 2 years of work in the U.S., OR
- Hold an undergraduate degree from an institution in which English is the language of instruction and commerce in their country is generally conducted in English. (Examples of such countries include: Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, Malaysia, Singapore, India, Ghana, Nigeria and Uganda.)
* In cases where the TOEFL or PTE is not available, the IELTS exam score may be submitted. The minimum IELTS score required is a 7.0.
PreMBA English Language Program
Goizueta offers a summer language institute prior to International Orientation for international MBA students to polish their English skills and build confidence in their classroom and social communications.
Interviews
All applicants may request an on-campus interview to be completed between September and February 1, 2010. To request an interview email interview@bus.emory.edu. After February 1st, all on-campus interviews are by invitation only. Interviews conducted in other U.S. cities will be offered on a space-available basis.
Interviews in cities outside the US
Interviews conducted in cities outside the United States are by invitation only after review of a resume and test scores. To request an interview in a city near you, please review the Worldwide Recruiting Calendar.Telephone/webconference interviews
Telephone/webconference interviews are by invitation only, and are only offered to candidates residing outside of the United States. To be considered for this type of interview you must select the "Please consider me for a telephone interview" on the online application. We will contact you via email if you are selected for an interview.
International Student Orientation
All international students are required to attend this program in the week prior to MBA Orientation. This 7-day program was developed for international students to meet professors, staff, and fellow students. It introduces students to academic and student life in a U.S. business school environment.
