Business Graduate School Admission Requirements

The MBA and MSM programs each require that applicants complete a baccalaureate degree or higher from an accredited college or university before beginning graduate studies. In addition, the applicant is required to supply personal contact information, demographic data, information about academic background, and other facts pertinent to determining qualifications for graduate study.

• Completed Online MBA or MSM Graduate Application: Applicants should visit www.spalding.edu and click the “Apply Now” button. Once the application is complete, applicants will be prompted to upload the following supplemental materials:
• Official Transcripts from ALL prior institutions – Transcripts marked “issued to student” or any transcripts hand-delivered by the applicant will not be accepted. Mailing Address: Spalding Admissions, ATTN: School of Business, 901 S. Fourth Street,  Louisville, KY 40203; Electronic Delivery:  Spalding Admissions, admissions@spalding.edu
• Statement of Personal and Professional Goals: The following questions are to be answered in a typed, double-spaced, two-page essay. Please provide thoughtful responses.
  1. Please describe how your experiences have prepared you for graduate courses in business.
  2. What are your long-term career aspirations, and how would a Master’s in Business Administration or Master of Science in Management help you accomplish those?
• A resumé or CV: Applicants with a GPAs below 3.0 must demonstrate through the application process that they are adequately prepared for graduate-level work.
• Financial Aid: Apply for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The FAFSA form for the 2024-25 school year will be available sometime in December, and it should be completed as soon as it is available. Spalding’s school code is 001960. Please contact Financial Aid at financialaid@spalding.edu or (502) 873-4330

The Early Admittance Program is an exciting opportunity for undergraduate students across the university — regardless of major — to begin their graduate journey before earning their bachelor’s degree.

Through this dual enrollment option, eligible undergraduate students with at least 75 hours can take up to three graduate level courses that count toward both their undergraduate and future MBA or MSM degree. This means you’ll save time and money while gaining valuable business knowledge and leadership experience that applies to any career path.

Program Highlights

• Open to All Majors – You don’t have to be a business student to apply. Students from all disciplines are welcome.
• Take 3 Graduate Level Courses Early – Earn credit that counts for both your undergraduate and graduate transcripts.
• Save Time & Tuition – Get a head start on your MBA or MSM with fewer courses to complete after graduation.
• 100% Online & 8-Week Courses – Fit graduate-level work into your current schedule with flexible, accelerated courses.
• No Commitment Required – Taking part in the Early Admit Program does not obligate you to complete the full MBA or MSM but gives you a strong foundation if you choose to.

Questions about the application process should be directed to the schoolofbusiness@spalding.edu or 502-585-7120.

International Applicants: We welcome international applicants. Our program is 100% online, therefore an F-1 Visa holder may not enroll. However, if the prospective student wants to remain outside the US, they can enroll. Please be aware that there may be documents required in addition to those listed above.

Our ‘My Account’ applicant portal page is the place to view, update and submit information to your application. You have access to:

• Update your profile
• Submit your application
• View your application
• Upload additional supplemental documents required for admission

Upon submitting your application, you will receive an email acknowledgment with further instructions regarding items needed for admission to the university.

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You will be notified by letter in the mail of our admissions decision.