Criteria

Are you Weekend MBA material?

There are many MBA programs out there-but it's important to choose the best fit for your unique goals and life.

The ideal Weekend MBA candidate is a highly-motivated, hard-working professional seeking an intense program that will propel them forward in their career-all while keeping the balance between existing work and family commitments.

Here are a few other signs that you may fit the bill:

• You are high performer in your organization.
• You have a strong desire to improve your business knowledge and skills.
• You value a "real-world" team-based learning approach.
• You want to build a powerful network of high-caliber professionals.
• You're looking for a convenient "no surprises" program that fits your busy life.
• You are ready to advance your career and transform your life.

If this sounds like you, look no further than the Weekend MBA at Michigan State University's Broad School.

Admission criteria

• Full-time employment with demonstrated potential for career advancement and leadership.
• Significant work experience (minimum of four years) that will enhance contributions to the team and the program.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university (The reputational rigor of the institution and academic program as well as your GPA are considered).
• Completion of the Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT) with a strong score. (Other indicators of academic success may be considered, including attainment of an earned doctoral or masters degree and strong breadth/depth of managerially progressive career experience).
• Two significant, work-related recommendations from professional colleagues or managers.
• Desirable personal attributes, such as demonstrated management potential, leadership qualities, intellectual curiosity and perseverance.
• Contribution to the breadth, scope and diversity of the incoming class.
• Successful completion of two essays that demonstrate your ability to articulate key concepts and ideas in a clear and compelling way.