Admission to Graduate Certificate Programs

Certificate Program Admission Requirements
How to Apply
International & Permanent Resident Application Requirements

Certificate Program Offerings

Certificate Program Admission Requirements

To be considered for admission, all applicants must have a U.S. bachelor's degree (with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.000 on a 4.000 scale) from a regionally-accredited college or university (or a comparable foreign degree). Applicants with a graduate degree must have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.000 in those hours to qualify for admission. All students must be in good academic standing with all colleges attended.

Applicants must satisfy at least one of the measures of capability listed below:

1. A GPA of 3.000 or better on a 4.000 scale in the final 60 semester credit hours completed at the undergraduate level
2. A GMAT score of 500 or better or a GRE score of 1020 or better with 560 quantitative, 460 verbal, and 4.5 on the writing section
3. At least 12 semester hours of graduate work at a regionally accredited U.S. College or University with a GPA of 3.200 or better on a 4.000 scale
4. Four years or more of relevant managerial, professional or military work experience
5. Successful completion of the University of Dallas Pre-MBA program with a 3.250 GPA.

Students in Certificate admission are not permitted to take MBA core courses without written permission from the Dean. Certificate students must maintain a GPA of 3.000 or better at all times to remain in the program.

To be admitted to the MBA or MS programs after completing a Certificate program, a student must meet the full admission requirements for each program. Students applying to the MM program must meet all of the MM admission requirements.

To Apply for a Certificate Program, Submit:

Failure to disclose or submit all required documents may result in dismissal from the Graduate School of Management.

1. A completed application form (which may also be submitted online).
2. A non-refundable $50 application fee for U.S. and Permanent Residents or $100 application fee for International Students. Fees are payable by check or money order made out to the University of Dallas, in U.S. dollars and drawn from a U.S. bank. Applicants who use the website may pay with a credit card.
3. Official transcripts from all institutions attended.*
4. An official GMAT OR GRE score when required (see Measures of Capability above). Official test score reports for the GMAT and GRE may be obtained from the Educational Testing Service, at www.gmat.org/www.gre.org or call 1-800-GMAT-NOW / 1-888-GRE-SCORE. The college code for University of Dallas is 6868.
5. A resume that describes your professional experience.

Additional Requirements for International and Permanent Resident Applicants

International and Permanent Resident Applicants also must submit:
1. Copy of front and back of Permanent Resident Card (if applicable)
2. Copy of diploma/graduation certificate for degree earned abroad
3. Confirmation of Financial Resources Form (F-1 Visa holders only)
4. Bank Statement (F-1 Visa holders only)
5. TOEFL score of at least 79 (IBT), 213 (CBT), or 550 (PBT) with sub-scores equivalent to the following on the IBT: 21 for Reading, Writing and Speaking; 17 for listening.

The following may qualify for an exemption from the TOEFL requirement:
• Students from an English speaking country (Australia, Bahamas, Barbados, Canada - except Quebec province, Grenada, Grand Cayman, Ireland, Jamaica, New Zealand, Scotland, Trinidad and Tobago, United Kingdon, U.S. Pacific Trust) or who have earned a master’s or bachelor’s degree from an institution in one of these countries.
• Students with 2 or more years of full-time work experience in the U.S. on H1 or L1 visa only
• Permanent residents who have lived in the U.S. for 2 or more years

English Proficiency Exam (Focal Skills Test):
• All International Students and Permanent Residents who are not citizens of the English-Speaking countries listed above are required to take an English Proficiency Exam. The results of this exam may require a student to take English courses in addition to regular program requirements.

*OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS
Transcripts from all institutions of higher learning attended must be submitted, regardless of whether a degree was earned. Official transcripts must be sent directly from the issuing institution to the Graduate School of Management Office of Admissions. Uncertified or notarized copies of transcripts, or other academic records bearing the designation “student copy,” “issued to student,” “applicant’s copy,” “unofficial copy,” or other similar notations are not acceptable. This includes hand-delivered transcripts or copies received from a third party, except in rare and documented instances in which international applicants are unable to provide official transcripts. If you attended a non-U.S. institution, please send transcripts in both the original language and an official translation of the transcript. A copy of your diploma (graduation certificate) is also required.

Assistance with Your Application: If you have any questions about applying to the program or would like assistance in completing your application, please contact the New Student Advisor of your intended concentration (area of study).