School of Business

At the VCU School of Business, you can select from two types of master’s degree programs: traditional or executive/professional. Each format has separate admissions requirements, which are outlined below. For a complete list of graduate admissions requirements, visit VCU Admissions.

We also invite you to attend an information session or Experience Day to learn more about our graduate programs.

To apply for more than one graduate program at the same time, including dual-degree admission, submit separate applications and fees for each program. Supplemental materials only need to be submitted once. Contact the Graduate Studies office if you plan to apply to multiple programs.

You may be able to transfer in up to 30% of the graduate credit hours required toward your degree program. Acceptance of transfer credit hours is made on an individual basis. To qualify, the credit must have:

• Been earned in a degree program accredited by the AACSB International
• A grade of B or better
• Not been used to satisfy requirements for another degree program

Executive master's

Our executive programs allow you to earn a graduate degree with a convenient, alternate weekend format. Visit our program pages to learn more about how to apply to each:

Evening, online and certificate

The following instructions pertain to specialized master's, graduate certificate, Evening MBA and Online MBA programs.

To apply, submit the VCU online application with all required supplemental materials, including:

• A $70 nonrefundable application fee
• Application for Virginia In-State Tuition (if applicable)
• Transcripts from each college/university attended
  • International transcripts must be evaluated by a NACES (or AICE) accredited service. We require course by course evaluations, including letter grades and a cumulative grade point average (GPA) on the 4.0 scale.
• A statement of intent
• A current resume
• Three letters of recommendation
• Submitting a GMAT or GRE score for consideration is optional
• International applicants shall submit one of the following to meet the English proficiency requirement:
  • TOEFL score of 100
  • IELTS score of 6.5
  • Duolingo score of 120
  • Pearson Test of English score of 65

Online MBA applicants may be contacted for an online interview.

GMAT/GRE scores

Applicants may select to submit a valid GMAT or GRE score for consideration.

GMAT code: LP8-QF-86

ETS code: 5570

Statement of intent

All master’s and post-baccalaureate graduate certificate programs require a statement of intent. We recommend a statement between one-and-a-half and two pages long, describing your accomplishments, goals and reasons for applying.

Application deadlines

Master’s (including Evening MBA) and graduate certificate application deadlines are:

• Fall: July 1 
• Spring: Nov. 1
• Summer (domestic applicants only): March 1 

The Online MBA program offers fall admission only. The application deadlines are:

• Early application deadline: April 1
• Application deadline: June 1 (applications will be considered after deadline based on availability)

Tuition and aid

The total cost of your program will depend on your residency and enrollment status throughout the program. For more information about tuition and billing, visit Student Accounting.

Tuition and fees per semester

The 2022-2023 academic year estimate of tuition and fees for evening master's programs and graduate certificates are listed below. The Master of Supply Chain student fee is an additional $85 per credit hour.

Virginia resident

• Full-time (9-15 credits): $8,075
• Part-time per credit hour (1-8 credits): $853 ($2,559 per 3-credit course)

Non-Virginia resident

• Full-time: $15,287
• Part-time per credit hour (1-8 credits): $1,646 ($4,938 per 3-credit course)

School of Business fee (all students)

• Full-time: $468
• Part-time: $235

Academic Support Services Fee (all students))

• Flat fee: $50

Assistantships

We offer a limited number of assistantships for graduate business students pursuing master's degrees each year. A master’s assistant must take at least nine credit hours per semester and is required to provide 20 hours of service per week to a department or office in the School of Business. Compensation is typically an hourly wage.

Applications are currently open for admitted and current students. To apply, complete the master’s assistantship application. A resume and cover letter are required.

Financial aid

The VCU Office of Financial Aid can connect you with federal, state, university and private resources that help make college affordable.