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MBA Admissions

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Advising Office Hours:
Mondays - Fridays: 8 am-5 pm​

Graduate students should schedule their first-time advising appointment immediately upon admission to their chosen program.


How to Make an Advising Appointment:

Admitted graduate students may schedule an advising appointment thru the EAB Student system.  Contact the MDCOB Graduate Studies office at 713-221-8252 for assistance with scheduling an advising appointment.  ​​

​For more information, please visit ​UHD Graduate Admissions.

 

 

 



You are taking the first step to continuing your education at the graduate level. We are excited to assist you through the many options you have to advance your career and build your skill set.

Application Types Program Description
Part-Time Application Students who:
  • Seek to complete the degree in two-five years
  • First Year (One course each eight-week term)
  • Second Year (Two courses each eight-week term
Full-Time Application Students who:
  • Seek to complete the degree in one-five years
  • Can take up to three courses each eight-week term
  • Required for International Students
International Application International applicants interested in the MBA program are only eligible for UHD MBA Full-Time process (UHD MBA part-time is not available for F1 students). International students will need to submit all of the following items to be considered for the program.
Graduate Certificates Students interested in one of the standalone certificates can apply directly to pursue the Graduate Certificate academic credential.

Admissions Checklist Requirements:

  Graduate Certificates Part-time MBA Full-Time MBA
Online Application X X X
Personal Statement X X X
Application Fee X X X
Resume X X X
Official Transcript (Bachelor's Degree Conferred) X X X

Apply

Apply online using the UHD online graduate application.

Transcripts Electronic Delivery

Official transcript submitted to the UHD Office of Admissions from the degree-conferring institution is required.

UHD prefers the use of TREx/EDI/SPEEDE transcript submission. However, if this option is not available, official paper transcripts are acceptable as long as they are unopened and bearing the seal of the sending institution.

If sending your official transcripts by a third-party service such as eSCRIP-SAFE, JST, National Student Clearinghouse, Parchment/DocuFide, ADDS/AVOW, etc., please use the uhdgradadmissions@uhd.edu email address.

Please Note: PDF transcripts must be sent directly from the issuing company and directly to the uhdgradadmissions@uhd.edu email address to be considered official.

If you attended a college or university outside the United States, your transcripts must be evaluated by a credential evaluation service recognized by UHD prior to applying for admission to the university.

Current UHD Students: Follow this guide to request an official UHD transcript.

Submit official transcripts to:
University of Houston-Downtown
Office of Graduate & International Admissions
One Main Street, Suite GSB 308
Houston, TX 77002

Resume

Your résumé is a summary of your education, work experience, leadership, skills, and accomplishments. It helps the admissions committee learn more about your background and qualifications. 

A strong résumé should be clear, organized, and up to date. Highlight your most relevant experiences and accomplishments using concise bullet points. 

  • Professional experience with accomplishments and measurable impact.
  • Leadership roles in the workplace, community, or student organizations.
  • Volunteer service or extracurricular involvement. 
  • Relevant technical skills, certifications, and professional development. 


For résumé tips, examples, and templates, visit the UHD Center for Career & Professional Development Résumé Resources. This resource includes sample resumes, guidance on formatting, writing effective bullet points, and creating a professional résumé.

Personal Statement

Your personal statement is an opportunity to introduce yourself to the admissions committee beyond your résumé and transcripts. It allows you to share your story, explain your motivations, and  demonstrate why you are a strong candidate for graduate study. 

  • Indicate the program you are applying for. Clearly state which Marilyn Davies College of Business graduate program you are interested in pursuing. 
  • Explain why you chose this program. Describe what interests you in the program and why it is the right fit for your academic, professional, and personal aspirations. 
  • Discuss your career goals. Share your short-term and long-term professional objectives and explain how earning this degree will help you achieve them. 
  • Highlight relevant experiences. Briefly discuss educational, professional, leadership, volunteer, or life experiences that have prepared you for graduate study and contributed to your decision to pursue this program. 
  • Be authentic. The strongest personal statements are genuine, thoughtful, and written in your own voice.  

 

Graduate Certificates Application Process

How to Apply for Graduate Certificate:

  1. Apply online using the UHD online graduate application.
  2. Submit the following to: University of Houston-Downtown Office of Graduate & International Admissions One Main Street, Suite GSB 308 Houston, TX 77002
    1. Official transcript(s) from all institutions attended post-secondary; all documents must be received from the degree/credit granting institution
      A Bachelor's Degree conferred must be shown on the official transcript
  3. Resume
  4. A personal statement of approximately 250-500 words addressing why the applicant desires an MBA from UHD, as well as other circumstances the applicant desires to share with the admissions committee. 

View the deadline for applications, any applications received after the deadlines will be considered for the following semester unless you request special consideration. Contact the MBA office at 713-221-8252 or email mba@uhd.edu.

MBA Admissions Process for International Students

International applicants interested in our MBA program are only eligible for UHD MBA full-time process (UHD MBA Part-Time is not available for F1 students). International students will need to submit all of the following items to be considered for the program. An applicant's admission status cannot be reviewed until his/her file is complete and all items are received.

Summary of information requested:

  1. Where to complete an application.
  2. What to submit along with your application.
  3. Financial eligibility documentation.
  4. Affidavit of support.
  5. Copy of Passport.

How to apply:

  1. Apply online using the UHD online graduate application.
    International school codes
  2. Submit the following:
    1. Official transcripts(s) from the degree granting institution. Transcripts from foreign institutions must be evaluated by one of the UHD acknowledged companies from the link, https://www.uhd.edu/admissions/international/international-transcripts.aspx
      Please make sure the evaluating company includes the course by course evaluation and the GPA.
    2. Official TOEFL score report if you graduated from a country where English is not the official language. The minimum score needed is 81 for iBT TOEFL and 6.5 for the IELTS exam.
    The above should be sent to: UHD Office of Graduate and International Admissions, One Main Street, Suite GSB308, Houston, TX 77002
  3. Submit the following documents in pdf file format to: uhdgradadmissions@uhd.edu
    1. A personal statement of approximately 250-500 words addressing why the applicant desires an MBA from UHD, as well as other circumstances the applicant desires to share with the admissions committee. 
    2. Resume
  4. Financial Eligibility
    Current bank statement from the student's sponsor that is not more than three months old with a minimum balance of $35,000 US dollars or equivalent. This amount will not be required immediately but is a mandatory item for obtaining your form I-20 that you will receive from UHD to apply for the F1 visa. If you have dependents who will accompany you, the bank statement should include an extra $6,180 US dollars for the spouse and $3,280 US dollars per child. To apply for F2 or a dependent from I-20, download the form.
  5. Affidavit of support
    You must provide an affidavit of support from the sponsor providing the bank statement. This form is required to prove that you have the finances necessary to fund the length of your stay in the US. If you are self-sponsored, you can fill out the affidavit for yourself and attach it to your bank statement.
  6. Copy of your valid passport.

International application deadlines are October 1st for Spring and May 1st for Fall. Any applications received after this date will be considered for the following semester.

If you have other questions please contact the MBA office at 713-221-8252 or email MDCOBGradAdvising@uhd.edu.

Graduate and International Admissions at 713-221-8093 or 713-221-8522 or email uhdgradadmissions@uhd.edu or internationaladmissions@uhd.edu