Executive MBA Admissions

Admissions Process

The Georgia Tech Scheller Executive MBA program is ideal for seasoned professionals looking to propel their career. The average Executive MBA student has about 10 to 15 years of full-time, professional work experience. Students bring a wealth of knowledge from a vast array of industries and functional areas into the classroom, creating an unparalleled environment for learning and networking.

The program enrolls once a year with classes beginning in the fall. The program uses a rolling admissions process, meaning you can apply at any point before application deadlines and receive an admissions decision shortly thereafter. This allows you to lay out a self-paced plan to prepare and apply for the program when the time is right. The earlier you apply, the quicker you gain access to the benefits of the Executive MBA program prior to the first day of class.

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Fall 2026 Application Deadlines

Round	Application Deadline
Round 1	November 15, 2025
Round 2	February 1, 2026
Round 3*	March 15, 2026
Round 4	May 1, 2026
Final Deadline	June 30, 2026

Dean's Fellowships Consideration

A select number of merit-based dean's fellowships are available to Executive MBA students that can fund a portion of program tuition. These fellowships are for applicants with outstanding previous academic performance, professional experience, and leadership potential.

To be considered for a fellowship, applicants must apply for admission by Round 3. A fellowship application will be sent to admitted candidates after acceptance.

Decision Release

Admissions decisions are released after the admissions interview is completed.

Enrollment Deposit

The $1,500 enrollment deposit is due within a designated time period after the admissions decision is released.

Executive MBA Eligibility

Working professional with a minimum of five years of full-time career experience
Four-year bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
Online application
- Academic transcripts from all previous institutions
- Current resume
- Required essays (2):
  - Why an MBA and why the Georgia Tech Scheller College of Business? Describe how your experience, both professional and personal, has led you to the decision to pursue an MBA at Georgia Tech. Discuss your short- and long-term career goals and how Scheller is best suited to help you achieve your goals ( 2,000 characters max).
  - List 10 facts about yourself that will help your future classmates get to know you.
- Professional letters of recommendation (2)
Admissions interview
Official TOEFL score (if required)

International Credentials

Georgia Tech requires that international applicants hold the equivalent of a U.S. four-year baccalaureate degree earned from an institution authorized to award degrees by the appropriate government agency such as a Ministry of Education or the University Grants commission.

If you completed your education outside of the United States, we recommend using one of the three Georgia Tech-approved credential evaluation services: IEE, Educational Perspectives, or SpanTran Pathways. If you do not choose to use one of our approved credential evaluation services, then your credentials will be evaluated in-house by the Office of Graduate Studies.

Test-Optional Admissions

The Executive MBA program has a test-optional admissions policy. Any applicant who can demonstrate strong quantitative skills through their academic and professional work experience is welcome to apply without a GMAT, GMAT Focus, GRE, or EA test score. Prospective students do not have to meet certain criteria in order to pursue this option.

Eligibility Questions

If you have any questions about the Executive MBA admissions process, we are here to help! Contact our office at emba@scheller.gatech.edu or 404.385.2254.

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