If you’re a current MU student—or planning ahead while still in high school—there are clear steps to apply for Manchester’s 3+1 MBA or 4+1 MBA degree options. Early planning is key for students who want to complete both their bachelor’s and master’s degrees in an efficient timeframe.

3+1 accelerated MBA degree – MU undergraduate students interested in the 3+1 accelerated MBA degree should apply for the MBA Program before the start of their junior year. This allows students to begin graduate-level coursework during year four of their academic plan. Students must coordinate closely with their academic advisor to ensure all prerequisites are completed on time.

4+1 MBA degres – MU undergraduate students may apply as a senior to begin the MBA Program in their fifth year. This option offers greater flexibility for students who want to focus more exclusively on their finance bachelor’s degree during undergrad.

You may need to work through the summer session or attend an extra semester to finish on time. It may be helpful to view a sample schedule to see if this will be a strong fit for you. By following the suggested schedule, students ensure that there will be no additional costs required to pay for their education.

International Admissions

As per government regulations, a program must apply for approval to admit international students. Manchester University has received approval from the Department of Homeland Security to admit students from outside the U.S for the following programs:

• Doctor of Pharmacy Program (on-campus program only)
• Master of Science in Pharmacogenomics Program (on-campus program only)
• Master of Athletic Training Program
• Master of Business Administration

Manchester University’s Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) Program, the Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN) Program, and the Master of Science in Nutrition and Nutrigenomics (MSNGx) Program does not have approval from Homeland Security to accept international students. Currently,international students are not eligible to apply to these Programs.

Do not send admissions related documents to Manchester University directly. Please read the requirements for international applicants:

Additional Requirements for International Applicants and MBA Program Applicants

Students who already attend Manchester University and are interested in enrolling in one of the MBA Program’s three dedicated tracks only need to follow the guidelines outlined in this section. 

TRANSCRIPTS:

Applicants who completed their degree(s)/studies outside the United States will be required to submit a course-by-course foreign credit evaluation report from World Education Services (WES) for each international institution attended directly to the appropriate CAS.

Verified copies of all collegiate transcripts:

• Step 1: Enter all institutions attended, domestic and international, in CAS application.
• Step 2: Please follow the steps outlined within the CAS application process to order this evaluation. 
• Information about WES can be found at www.wes.org. Students are responsible for payment of fees to WES (not Manchester University) for this service.

English Proficiency:

International applicants must be able to read, speak, write and comprehend rapid idiomatic English. We do not offer ESL instruction. Therefore, the TOEFL or IELTS exam is required of all students whose language of instruction is not English. The following are minimum guidelines used to determine sufficient test scores for admission:

TOEFL paper-based test = 550
TOEFL iBT = 79
IELTS = 6.5

Testing locations and dates for these exams may be found on their web sites:

TOEFL 
IELTS 

Test results must be entered into your CAS application and sent to the appropriate CAS.

Important: Applicants who were instructed in English may still be asked to submit a TOEFL or IELTS exam result in order to assess English proficiency. 

Evidence of financial support:

Students must be able to show their ability to pay for their program studies in the United States. Students may self-fund their education or obtain a financial sponsor. Students with a financial sponsor must complete the Affidavit of Financial Support and return the document signed by the student’s sponsor to the Office of Graduate Admissions with proof of adequate funds to support you for at least one year. Such proof includes bank statements, employer testimony of salary, or government support letters. 

*Evidence of financial support is not required for those enrolling into the MBA Program.

Statement of Non-Discrimination in the Admission Process

Manchester University is committed to non-discrimination in the admissions process. The University does not discriminate on the basis of national origin, ancestry, race, color, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, familial status, religion, disability, physical characteristics, or veteran status in admissions including its admission decisions and scholarships or loan awards.

Certified copies of marks, grades, and transcripts, if the degree(s) were received from institutions outside of the U.S.

Manchester will not accept transcripts directly submitted by students or institutions. All international transcripts must be submitted for evaluation to World Education Services. WES will then send Manchester University a copy of their evaluation. There is a fee for this evaluation that the student is in charge of paying and the evaluation can take 2-4 weeks. If you are transferring from a university outside the U.S., you also must have the transcript evaluated by World Education Services.  Admission and transfer of credits cannot be finalized until we receive the report from WES.