Our promise to our graduate students is relevance, opportunity, and enhanced potential.

Whittemore School Graduate Programs develop outstanding professionals who excel in their chosen fields. Our students are prepared with a rigorous and integrated education. The crucial requirement for admission is a personal history that demonstrates high academic achievement.

• Applicants are required to submit two official transcripts, test scores, three letters of reference, four essay questions, copy of your résumé and a complete Graduate School application available at wsbe.unh.edu/grad. The GMAT is required for MBA and MS in Accounting applicants, while the GRE is required for admission to graduate study in Economics. The TOEFL or IELTS is required for international students as well.

• A four-year baccalaureate degree program (or equivalent) must be completed prior to beginning the program.

• Admissions decisions are made on a space available basis. Deadlines vary based upon the program and international vs. U.S. applicants. It is best to apply early.

Graduate Application Requirements

The crucial requirement for admission is a history that demonstrates the applicant has the potential and desire for graduate study.  In the portfolio approach to admission, the following factors are all considered:

• Academic Credentials
• GRE/GMAT Scores
• References
• Interview
• Essay Questions
• Work History
• Potential for Leadership
• TOEFL Scores  
• Deadlines

Academic Credentials

Copies of transcripts from every institution you have attended must be submitted with your application. Official transcripts should remain in their sealed envelopes and be submitted with the application. In instances where an educational institution will not release transcripts directly to the student, they may be sent to the Graduate School, University of New Hampshire, Thompson Hall, 105 Main Street, Durham, NH 03824-3547. A grade point average (GPA) will be calculated based on academic coursework taken at all institutions you have attended.

GRE/GMAT Scores

The GRE is required for admission to the MA and PhD in Economics programs. Candidates are considered competitive with scores in the mid-600's.

The GMAT is required for admission to the MS Accounting and MBA programs. The average GMAT score was 560. To register for the exam or for more tools to help you prepare for the exam, please visit the Graduate Management Admissions Council homepage.  Applicants to the part-time or Executive MBA with greater than five years of professional work experience and significant supervisory or strategic responsibilities may request a GMAT waiver by including a letter of petition with the application

References

Three letters of recommendation must be submitted with your application. References should detail your strengths, weaknesses, and potential for academic and managerial success. Executive MBA applicants must submit a letter of reference from their current supervisor. Personal references are not recommended.

Interview

Full-time and  Executive MBA applicants are required to have an interview as a part of the application process. The interview allows the admissions committee to gain a greater understanding of the applicant's professional background. Interviews are not required for admission to the other Whittemore School graduate programs, but may be requested by either the applicant or the admissions committee.

Essay Questions

The essay questions are a crucial component of your application to the Whittemore School. Through your answers to the specific essay questions you will offer the admissions committee members insight into your reasons for pursuing a graduate business degree. It is important that we are able to accommodate your academic needs and that your interests are in line with our curriculum objectives. There is no minimum or maximum requirement for the essays, however we expect that you will convey your responses in a clear and concise manner.

Work History

Executive MBA - A minimum of five years of professional work experience is required for an applicant to be considered for this program.

Full-time MBA - Two years of work experience is recommended but not required for applicants considering the full-time MBA program.

Part-time MBA -Two years of work experience is recommended but not required for applicants considering the part-time MBA program. Currently, the average applicant has four to seven years of professional work experience.

MA and Phd in Economics and MS in Accounting - Work experience is recommended for applicants considering these programs, but not required.

Potential for Leadership

An effective leader is an active listener as well as a dynamic speaker, a participant as well as an organizer, and a manager as well as an innovator. We believe leadership skills can be taught, but it takes a unique person to apply these skills. At the Whittemore School, you will have the opportunity to participate as a team member throughout your academic career. Your individual strengths and weaknesses will be balanced within your team and allow you to develop these skills. Obviously, leadership skills are difficult to measure. The admissions committee is charged with creating a class comprised of individuals from diverse backgrounds to foster an atmosphere that promotes critical thinking, collaboration, computer literacy, and international awareness.

Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)

The minimum TOEFL requirement is 550 on the paper-based test or 213 on the computer-based test. International applicants are required to submit official TOEFL scores less than two years old. While we have established minimum scores for admissions purposes, competitive applicants seeking financial aid from the Whittemore School, have on average, had TOEFL scores of 650 on the paper-based test and 280 on the computer-based test.

Deadlines

As admissions decisions are made on a rolling basis it is in an applicant's best interest to apply early.

Applications for Admission

• Request an Application
• Print Application Forms
• Apply Online

International Students who live outside the US must submit a pre-application prior to submitting a formal application.

All applications and supporting documents should be mailed to:

Graduate School
University of New Hampshire
Thompson Hall
Durham, NH 03824