Master's Degree in Business Administration (Full-time)
OVERVIEW
Who is this program for?
The Full-Time MBA is ideal for recent graduates and early career professionals looking to position themselves on the fast-track to leadership through a one-year program designed to improve candidates' critical thinking and problem solving skills while simultaneously undergoing holistic leadership development.
Program Overview
The Full-Time MBA is an accelerated, one-year program that exposes candidates to real business challenges through innovative curriculum designed to enhance critical thinking, problem solving, teaming, and project management skills. Students attend classes on campus beginning in the Summer (June) and graduate the following May (Spring term).
The program features dedicated career development designed to help candidates explore careers across industries, develop a robust network, enhance their professional brand, and navigate the job search with confidence to land the right job. Candidates also gain real-world experience through Project Connect, a consulting practicum that takes place over two semesters to give candidates the ability to work collaboratively in teams with regional businesses to tackle real-world problems.
Our Accreditation
The Gatton College of Business and Economics has been accredited by AACSB International, the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business since 1926. Similarly, the accounting programs within the Von Allmen School of Accountancy have been accredited by AACSB International since 1988 soon after AACSB began offering separate accreditation for accounting programs. Accreditation by AACSB has been earned by less than 5% of the world's business programs and demonstrates a commitment to ongoing continuous improvement to ensure that the institution will continue to deliver the highest quality of education to students.
Admission Requirements
Please view the Graduate School's Admission Requirements. If there are Program Specific Requirements listed below, those will also apply.
Application Requirements
Please view the application requirements for the Graduate School. If there are Program Specific Requirements listed below, those will also apply.
Program Specific Requirements
1. Resume or CV
2. Unofficial transcripts from all postsecondary education
Please upload all transcripts related to postsecondary education (including masters and professional degrees if applicable). Applicants should possess a four-year bachelors degree (or its equivalent) with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher. If admitted, the Graduate School will require official copies of the transcripts.
3. Two Letters of Recommendation
Note: One Letter should be from a current or former employer
4. Personal Statement
Please write a brief essay (500-700 words) that address the following questions:
- Considering your professional goals, why are you pursuing an MBA?
- Why do you believe the University of Kentucky's MBA program is a good fit for you?
- What do you perceive to be your unique strengths that will help you succeed in our program as well as professionally in your career?
**Please note, there may be additional items on the Graduate School Application such as a 'Professional Writing Sample', that is NOT required for your MBA application. If you have questions, please email jacob.westover@uky.edu.
International candidates:
- English Proficiency waivers can be offered to candidates who earned their bachelors' degrees from other U.S. universities and/or institutions that will document that all of their instruction was in English.
- Minimum TOEFL score is 550 (paper-based), 213 (computer-based), or 79 (internet-based). The minimum IELTS score is 6.5. The TOEFL Institution Code for the UK Graduate School is 1837.
International candidates in the program must take at least nine credit hours per semester in order to maintain the full-time student status.
Application Deadlines
Summer
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Round 1
- 10/15/2025
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Round 2
- 12/01/2025
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Round 3 (International Deadline)
- 01/15/2026
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Round 4
- 03/01/2026
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Final Deadline
- 04/18/2026
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What You'll Learn
Our individualized curriculum paves the way for your success, providing the knowledge and tools necessary to become leaders in thriving careers. Guided by attentive and responsive faculty, our program goes beyond general business management knowledge, emphasizing strategic problem solving and leadership development to help you stand out in your career. Additionally, you can explore through customizable electives, allowing you to personalize your curriculum for your desired goals and careers.
View curriculum plans, support services and program outcomes on the College of Business Full-time MBA program page.
Degree requirements, course descriptions and academic policies for all programs are detailed in the University Catalog.
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