How To Apply

The application process is entirely online. No items need to be mailed to USF. Upload all of your application items to your account.

Test Score Requirements

• The GRE/GMAT Exam is not required for School of Management Graduate Programs
• You may submit test scores in your application, you may include a copy of your exam
• Should you wish to include your GRE/GMAT Scores: GMAT Code: 91M-7L-48, GRE Code: 4850 (optional)

Application Requirements

• Transcript(s)
  The minimum graduate admission requirement includes a bachelor’s degree or recognized equivalent from an accredited institution prior to enrollment. Copies of your transcripts from each accredited college or university attended must be uploaded to the online application. Once admitted to the program, instructions for sending official, sealed transcripts will be provided.
• Résumé
  Your current résumé or CV can list and describe your educational history, work or job history, coursework related to the graduate program to which you are applying, and any experiences relevant to your pursuit of graduate studies - including internships, published articles or other published materials, volunteer and/or community service experience, study or work outside of your home country, and any other interests or activities related to your graduate program.
• Letters of Recommendation
  Two letters of recommendation are required to complete your application. Additional letters are accepted, but they are not required. At least one must be from a professional reference (e.g. a current or former direct supervisor). Academic recommenders are appreciated for current Undergraduates.
  
  To request a letter, enter your recommender's contact information in the online application. This will trigger an email with upload instructions sent directly to them. You do not need to wait for your recommender to submit their letter before submitting your application.

   

• Statement of Purpose or Essay
  A 1000 word essay is required and must be uploaded in the online application Please address the following questions in a single document:
  • What are your short and long-term professional goals and how will this degree help you achieve those goals?
  • Why have you chosen this degree and who or what experience influenced you to apply?
  • Why USF?
• Interview
  Interview requirements vary by program. All interviews are by invitation only. Should you be selected to interview, an invitation will be sent to the email account associated with your online application and include all necessary details.
• Self-Evaluation (Optional)
  Use this essay to evaluate your leadership and management skills, capabilities, and talents as they stand today. What would your colleagues/classmates say about you as a leader? What areas do you feel you could further develop?

Program Specific Requirements

Application requirements vary slightly by program. Please be sure to read through the program requirements carefully.

• Executive MBA
  The GMAT/GRE is an optional exam and not required. Application requirements include the Self Evaluation essay and an Employer Agreement.

Additional Requirements

Some applicants need to provide additional items:

• International Applicants
• Transfer Applicant Policy
• Undocumented and DACA Approved Applicants »
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