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piwi


Joined: 01 Aug 2007
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Wed Sep 19, 2007 02:55 PM
this is in answer to candianone: as we are not talking about "MBA without GMAT", I will open a new thread..
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LaVoz de Galicia


Joined: 13 Dec 2005
Posts: 154
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Sat May 03, 2008 06:44 PM
There are many EMBA programs that do not require GMAT.
There's an interesting article about the importance of the GMAT on businessweek (businessweek.com/magazine/content/05_32/b3946109_mz056.htm):

"How many executive MBA programs in BusinessWeek's top 25 require the GMAT? The answer: 12. That's right, you can get into EMBA programs at 13 top-ranked B-schools without taking the GMAT.
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Since schools often claim their EMBA and MBA degrees are identical, GMAT supporters want admissions standards to be, too. By waiving the GMAT for EMBA applicants, they say, schools may need to dumb down the curriculum for those lacking math skills, ultimately muting the degree's prestige. Says Wharton EMBA Director Howard Kaufold: "The bottom line is that at the schools not requiring the GMAT, there has to be an impact on the technical content of their MBA."

I think that's a valid point, which should be taken into account by those who put a lot of effort into avoiding the GMAT instead of trying hard to get a good result..
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Thomas


Joined: 03 Jun 2008
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Sun Jun 08, 2008 08:42 PM
Thanks for the information, LaVoz
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a.alrajhi


Joined: 03 Jul 2008
Posts: 2
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Fri Jul 04, 2008 09:15 PM
Hi everyone

Currently, there is no full-time program in the U.S. that does not require GMAT score.

But there is some MBA programs without GMAT requirements:
Durham Business School (UK)
U. Carlos III Madrid (Spain)
U. Edinburgh (UK)
U. Exeter (UK)
U. Glasgow (UK), Henley (UK)
Hull U. (UK)
U. Kent (UK)
Kingston (UK)
Solvay (Belgium)
TiasNimbas (Netherlands-Germany)
Toulouse Business School (France)
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a.alrajhi


Joined: 03 Jul 2008
Posts: 2
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Fri Jul 04, 2008 09:20 PM
For more information check this web:
www.kaptest.com

Good luck
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meby2k

Joined: 08 Nov 2008
Posts: 2
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Sun Nov 09, 2008 06:46 AM
University of Maryland-University College is an online program that does not require GMAT, ranked in the Top 40 of online MBA programs (BusinessWeek) although I'm not sure how that happened because t looks to be almost devoid of quantitative training, save for a single course.

Golden Gate University in San Francisco is regionally accredited (As is UMUC) however it is not AACSB or similarly accredited. You are allowed to bypass the GMAT at Golden Gate is you have five to ten years of supervisory or management experience. They have bricks-and-mortar programs (FT and PT) , EMBA and online. They appear to have a high quality program in terms of rigor but the rating agencies do not even have them on the radar.

Unlike the European programs mentioned these both qualify for US financial aid (although I believe INSEAD participates in US financial aid).

EBS is an outstanding program with rigorous end-of-course exams, which they refer to as diets, which can be taken in dozens of locations in the US and Europe or they have bricks-and-mortar programs as well.
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illusionist

Joined: 20 Nov 2008
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Fri Nov 21, 2008 10:20 PM
Ok, I need help too. I found one more school in US. Its Florida Tech online where it doesnt require GMAT. However, there is no student teach interaction (face to face). The good thing is that it is accredited and it is one of the top schools in US. Its a close call. Anyone?
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meby2k

Joined: 08 Nov 2008
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Fri Nov 21, 2008 10:29 PM
Colorado State, Univ of Colorado at Colorado Springs (UCCS), University of North Texas (UNT) and Texas A & M Commerce all are AACSB accredited (the main legitimate B-school accreditation worldwide) and all have GMAT waivers for years of work experience, etc. All are also rated as "best buys" and all have residential full-time or online, part-time, etc.

Whenever you're looking for an MBA program, physical or otherwise, ALWAYS looks for AACSB accreditation, or it's a waste of time and money. Employers know the difference.
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