Full-time Students are admitted into the MS-Marketing program to begin in the Autumn quarter.  Part-time students may begin in any quarter.

Application Package Deadlines:

Completed application packages are considered on a quarterly basis; please note the deadlines below - the review of your application will only begin after all components of your application package have been received (application packages completed after the deadline date will be considered at the next deadline). Once the deadline for the quarter has passed, application packages will be reviewed, and applicants will be notified within 2-months.

It is especially important that international applicants complete their application packages before the April 1st deadline due to lengthy visa procedures. International students requiring the completion of Basic Business Knowledge requirements should complete their application package early (October 1 or January 15 deadline) in order to resolve appropriate international matters.

• October 1
• For completed application packages received July 2 - October 1
  
• Decisions will be made by December 1
• January 15
• For completed application packages received October 2 - January 15
  
• Decisions will be made by March 15
• April 1
  
• For completed application packages received January 16 - April 1
• Decisions will be made by June 1
• July 1
  
• For completed application packages received April 2 - July 1
• Decisions will be made by September 1

Application packages received after the deadline date will be considered on a space-available, exception only basis. Applicants should note that if they have not completed the necessary course for fulfillment of Basic Business Knowledge (BBK), it may be necessary to complete that coursework in the summer quarter prior to the beginning of the MS-Marketing coursework.

We must receive all of the following items in the Graduate Programs Office in the College of Business prior to evaluating your application package for an admission decision:

• UC Application for General Graduate Admission. This application is required of all graduate applicants to the University of Cincinnati. There is a $40 application fee. This form must be completed online at https://www.grad.uc.edu/admissions/app.
• GMAT or GRE Scores. Have your official scores sent directly to us by Educational Testing Services (our ETS number is 1833). Scores are valid for five years. To register for the GMAT, you may call 1-800-GMAT-NOW or register via the internet at www.gmat.org. To register for the GRE, you may call 1-800-GRE-CALL, or register via the internet at www.gre.org. Target GMAT scores are a minimum of 550 with an Analytical score of 4.5.  Target GRE scores are a total minimum of 1000 with an Analytical score of 4.5.
• Academic Transcripts. Please have official transcripts sent to you in a sealed envelope from each college or university you have attended - regardless of whether you graduated or how many credit hours you earned. Include all transcripts in their originally sealed envelopes as part of your application. Target GPA is 3.2.  A transcript request form is included in the MS-Marketing application package.
• Letters of Recommendation. You need letters from at least two people who are familiar with your ability and accomplishments. Please provide each of these individuals with a copy of the recommendation form (included in the MS-Marketing application package). Have your references send their letters to you in a sealed envelope, and include these sealed envelopes in your application package.
• Résumé or CV. You must include a current résumé or CV with your application.
• Official TOEFL Scores. If English is not your native language, you must also provide us with your TOEFL score. Scores should be sent directly to the university from ETS (Our ETS code is 1833). Information about TOEFL is available on the internet at www.toefl.org. Minimum TOEFL Scores are:
• Internet-Based Test: 100
• Computer-Based Test: 250
• Paper-Based Test: 600

Once all of these items have been received, your application package will be sent to the MS-Marketing Program Director and an admission decision will be made in consultation with the MS-Marketing Committee. Once an admission decision has been made, the file is returned to the Graduate Programs Office, whose staff will send you an official letter with the decision.

For international applicants, additional information (e.g., help with visa issues) may be obtained from the International Student Services Office

Please mail all your application materials to:

Graduate Programs Office - MS-Marketing Program
College of Business, 606 Carl H. Lindner Hall
University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH 45221-0020

If you have questions, please contact:

Ric Sweeney , MSBA-Marketing Program Director
421 Carl H. Lindner Hall
PO Box 210145
Cincinnati , OH 45221-0145
ric.sweeney@uc.edu
(513) 556-3561

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