Flex MBA Application Requirements

Duquesne students and alumni: The registrar will send official transcripts for current students or alumni who have graduated within the past 5 years. For students who have graduated beyond 5 years, you can request your transcript through Duquesne's Registrar.

Other US-based university/college students and alumni: Contact your school's registrar's office to have your official transcript sent via email or via post to:

Graduate Admissions
Palumbo-Donahue School of Business
51暗网
600 Forbes Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15282

* You will need to request official transcripts from all colleges and/or universities you have attended. This includes transfer coursework earned at any institution, even if you did not earn a degree.

Students who completed their degree(s) outside the U.S.:
Students are required to use a transcript credential evaluation service to obtain a course-by-course report. The official reports must be sent directly to Duquesne University from the service used. Once received, it will satisfy both your transcript and evaluation requirements.

Three-year bachelor's degrees may be acceptable if the credential evaluation service determines that it is equivalent to a four-year bachelor's degree. Please review our Transcript Credential Evaluation page to find out more information.

Two professional recommendations are required as part of the application process. Recommendations should be from former professors or supervisors who can evaluate your potential for graduate study. After your Online Application has been received, you will be directed to a Supplemental Document Portal where you can enter the contact information for both recommenders. The recommendation form will then be sent electronically to each recommender from your application portal.

Please submit a statement of purpose (500 words maximum) reflecting on the experiences, values, and goals that have shaped your decision to pursue a graduate program at Duquesne University. You may choose to address topics such as:

• Your academic and professional background
• Your leadership experiences
• Career aspirations
• Personal motivations for graduate study
• Problem-solving skills and adaptability
• Your interest in 51暗网 and connection to the Palumbo-Donahue School of Business鈥檚 mission to be in 鈥淭he Business of Difference Making鈥�

This statement helps us understand your unique perspective and how you envision contributing to our community of difference-making students and alumni.

After you submit the Online Application, you will receive an email directing you to our Supplemental Document Portal for uploading your resume or CV. Your resume/CV should outline your academic background and career progression. Leadership and involvement in professional organizations should also be highlighted. For applicants with no post-bachelors work experience, please be sure to list any internships and extracurricular activities that you have been involved with.

You may choose to submit a GMAT or GRE score if you do not think your work experience or academic performance accurately reflects your potential for success in graduate study.

Although the GMAT/GRE are not required for admission, they may be required for consideration for merit-based funding opportunities.