UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN River Falls

MBA

Application Information

Application Requirements

View the requirements to apply for the UW-River Falls MBA program by clicking on the plus sign next to each heading.

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.

Minimum overall undergraduate GPA of 3.00 (4-point scale) or minimum GPA for last 60 credits of 3.00 (4-point scale).

You MUST MEET ONE of the following requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in the field of business or accounting (demonstrated with an academic transcript).
  • Completed the undergraduate business core (demonstrated with academic transcript including accounting, economics, finance, management, marketing, math and statistics).
  • Two years post baccalaureate work experience.

If you DO NOT MEET any of the above conditions, you must do one of the following (note: if the deficiency is in only part of the core, then that part must be completed in one of the following ways as well).

  • Complete an approved undergraduate business core (or the deficient part) at UW-River Falls or another university.
    • Foundation courses at UWRF include the following (a passing grade in one of the following UWRF courses will meet Foundation Course requirements): ECON 226 (Intro to Statistics), ECON 201 (Principles of Microeconomics), ACCT 231 (Principles of Accounting).
    • Foundation courses at other universities: You may meet the foundation requirement by taking appropriate undergraduate or graduate courses at other universities. We suggest you check with us regarding application of courses before you taken them. Please contact the Master of Business Administration Director regarding these courses. 
  • Score at or above 50 on CLEP exams for the following business core courses: Principles of Accounting and Principles of Microeconomics. If you are interested in this option, visit http://www.collegeboard.com/clep/

For international students from non-English speaking countries, TOEFL (minimum 80 internet-based test score) or IELTS (minimum 6.5 score) is required.

For TOEFL information, visit ETS.org. The UWRF school code is 1918.

For IELTS information, visit IELTS.org.


Application Process

In order to apply for the MBA program, the following materials, in addition to an online application must be submitted electronically. 

  • Application fee
  • Personal statement  
  • Resume
  • Letters of recommendation (if less than two years work experience)
  • Official transcripts 

Personal statement essay addressing your interest in the program as well as your immediate and long-term personal goals.

Resume detailing work experience.

Two letters of recommendation if less than two years of post baccalaureate experience.

Official final transcripts to be sent from the issuing school(s) directly to UWRF Graduate Admissions-admissions@uwrf.edu

The GMAT/GRE requirement for admission to the University of Wisconsin-River Falls applies to all applicants; however, a waiver may be submitted in place of a GMAT/GRE score.  Please review all the following information before submitting an application for a waiver. 

What we consider for waiving the GMAT/GRE 

There are three different categories in which a waiver may qualify.  

We consider waiving the GMAT/GRE in three different categories. Waiver decisions are based on the details outlined in each category below. 

  • Master's Degree or higher 
    • A master's degree or higher (demonstrated with an academic transcript) from a regionally accredited institution with a 3.0 GPA (based on U.S. grading standards) or higher. 
    • Successful completion of coursework at any level that demonstrates quantitative ability, including but not limited to courses such as accounting, economics, finance, management, marketing, math or statistics.  
  • 5 or more years of professional work experience 
    • An undergraduate degree (demonstrated with an academic transcript) from a regionally accredited institution with a 3.0 GPA (based on U.S. grading standards) or higher; successful completion of coursework that demonstrates quantitative ability, including but not limited to courses such as  accounting, economics, finance, management, marketing, math or statistics.  
    • Five or more years of post-undergraduate degree professional work experience with advancement to a role that includes organizational leadership, staff supervision, strategic decision making, and/or financial oversight. 
  • Professional Certification 
    • An undergraduate degree (demonstrated with an academic transcript) from a regionally accredited institution with a 3.0 GPA (based on U.S. grading standards) or higher. 
    • Two or more years of post-undergraduate degree professional work experience with advancement to a role that includes organizational leadership, staff supervision, strategic decision making, and/or financial oversight. 
    • An approved professional certification from the list below. 
      • CFA, Chartered Financial Analyst 
      • CFP, Certified Financial Planner 
      • CIA, Certified Internal Auditor
      • CPSM, Certified Professional in Supply Management 
      • CLU, Chartered Life Underwriter 
      • CMA, Certified Management Accountant 
      • CPA, Certified Public Accountant 
      • CPCU, Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter 
      • CPIM, Certified in Production and Inventory Management 
      • CQA, Certified Quality Auditor 
      • CSCP, Certified Supply Chain Professional 
      • CPM, Certified Purchasing Manager 
      • CIRM, Certified in Resource Management 
      • Financial Licensures Series 7 and 24, and either 63 or 66 
      • Member, Society of Actuaries 
      • PE, Professional Engineer (test certification only) 
      • PgMP, Program Management Professional 
      • PMP, Project Management Professional 
      • QPA, Qualified Pension Administrator 
      • Six Sigma Black Belt 

How to apply for a GMAT/GRE waiver 

Click here to submit a GMAT/GRE requirement waiver request 

Note: Please know that submitting a request for waiver or meeting the minimum standard does not guarantee that a waiver will be granted to the applicant. If a waiver is granted, admission to the program is not guaranteed and official documents need to be verified to confirm the waiver. Our goal is to review requests within 10 business days, but it may take longer. We will respond by email with the result as soon as possible. 


International Students

International students must provide all of the above (personal statement, letters of recommendation, transcript(s), and TOEFL (min. score of 80) or IELTS (min. score of 6.5). In addition, international applicants must also provide the following:

Transcripts must be verified by a transcript evaluation service such as World Education Services (WES) www.wes.org or Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE) www.ece.org and delivered to Graduate Admissions. 

Undergraduate Students: 4+1 MBA 

The 4+1 MBA program is a great option for current undergraduate students who are interested in pursuing a career in business and want to save time and money on their education while gaining a competitive edge in the job market. Contact the program advisor to learn more. 

For more information, contact:
Leanne Van Allen, Director
715-425-4691
mba@uwrf.edu


Mailing Address

Official transcripts, GMAT/TOEFL/IELTS scores, letters of recommendation, personal statement and transcript evaluation report should be directed to:

Leanne Van Allen, Director
MBA Program
School of Business and Economics
216 South Hall
University of Wisconsin-River Falls
410 S. Third St.
River Falls, WI 54022
715-425-4691