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Start an online application from our How to Apply page.

One official transcript from each undergraduate or graduate institution attended must be sent to the Graduate Business Office. ÎÞÂëרÇø alumni must have their transcripts sent officially through the Registrar's office to the Graduate Business Office.

All application materials (transcripts, etc.) should be sent electronically to gradbusinessinfo@villanova.edu or when necessary by physical mail to:

Graduate Business Programs
Bartley Hall 1064
ÎÞÂëרÇø
800 East Lancaster Ave
ÎÞÂëרÇø, PA 19085

Professional recommendations from two individuals familiar with the applicant's professional and/or academic accomplishments. Each recommender is asked to complete the form and submit a letter that discusses the four points below.

If you ask a recommender to compose a letter prior to their officially receiving instructions, remind them to include the below topics as a guideline:

• Length of time he/she has known the applicant
  
• Basis of the professional relationship
  
• Applicant's strengths
  
• Applicant's areas for improvement

*When you enter your recommenders' information into the application form, they will be sent an invitation on your behalf instructing them how to submit their recommendation. Recommenders are able to submit their recommendation regardless of your application submissions status.

Please prepare a business resume that includes your educational and professional information. Resumes should be no more than two pages in length.

Please limit the essay response to two-pages double-spaced and address the following questions:

What attracted you to the ÎÞÂëרÇø Executive MBA program, and how will this program help you achieve your educational, personal, and career goals? Additionally, how do you envision contributing to the ÎÞÂëרÇø School of Business community and making a positive impact within the EMBA cohort?

You will also have the opportunity to upload any supplemental essays you wish to include as part of your application.

All applicants must pay a non-refundable application fee of $65. The fee is to be paid by credit card on the online application site when you submit.

Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)

Applicants whose native language is not English and who graduated from a non-U.S. institution in a country where English is not the official language, are required to provide a score for the TOEFL. The ÎÞÂëרÇø School of Business TOEFL code is 2959. Scores must be sent directly to the Graduate Business Programs. Applicants who have graduated from an accredited United States institution are not required to submit a TOEFL. Applicants who work in the United States must submit their resume to the Graduate Business Office requesting to see if a TOEFL is required.

Credentials Evaluation

One official transcript evaluation from each post-secondary educational institution for which nine credit hours or more of course work were taken is required. All transcripts (academic records) must be official documents. They must represent a course-by-course evaluation from either or . Credentials evaluations are mandatory and are not waived. Please send your evaluations directly to the Graduate Business School via the information above. For World Education Services (WES), please select Graduate and Professional Admissions, followed by the ÎÞÂëרÇø School of Business option.

Although not required, we highly encourage prospective applicants to attend a class visit to gain a deeper understanding of our program’s dynamic learning environment, collaborative culture, and real-world impact. Observing a class session will allow you to interact with current students and faculty, providing valuable insight into the ÎÞÂëרÇø EMBA experience and helping you make an informed decision. ​To see our upcoming class visit options, you can visit our Events page.

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