Admissions | Bryan School of Business and Economics

Applications are accepted at any time during the year and admission decisions are made on a rolling basis. Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and satisfy all general admission requirements of the UNCG’s Graduate School. Applicants completing their undergraduate degrees may apply for admission in their senior year.

Application Deadlines

Be sure to submit and complete your application in full before the deadline.

Fall Semester: March 1 (Priority Deadline), June 15 (Final Deadline)

Spring Semester: November 15

Summer Semester: March 1 (Priority Deadline), April 1 (Final Deadline)

Submit your complete online application (including all supporting documents) by the priority deadline to receive:

Priority consideration for scholarship and financial aid opportunities,
Advanced access to graduate program advising and course selection, and
An invitation to In-Person & Virtual Accepted Student Receptions

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Applications are considered complete and will be reviewed by the program committee for an admission decision once all of the following documents are received by The Graduate School:

Bachelor’s degree (or international equivalent) from an accredited institution
One official transcript from all previous academic institutions
GMAT or GRE score* (see details on waivers below)
Three letters of recommendation
Personal Statement
Resume
Online application and $65 fee
TOEFL/IELTS for non-native English speakers

Please note – weaker performance in one area may be offset by particularly strong performance in another area. Students entering our program during the 2019-20 academic year had an average GMAT of 525 and average GPA of 3.52.

Need some help? Download the Bryan School Application Guide.

Bryan School Online Application Guide

International students should reference the Graduate School’s Application Guide for transcript and language proficiency details.

Graduate School International Application Guide

GMAT/GRE Waiver

To request an entrance exam waiver for the MS in Accounting program, complete the GMAT/GRE Waiver Request Form.

*Waivers may be available for applicants who have:

UNCG undergraduate degree with cumulative GPA of 3.3 or higher earned within the past five years. An accounting undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher will also be considered (only ACC courses are considered in calculating the accounting GPA).
At least five years of significant progressive professional work experience (may include military service)
AND an undergraduate degree* with a minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher out of 4.0.
Undergraduate degree earned at another institution within the past 5 years with a minimum cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.3 or higher out of 4.0
AND the school must be recommended by accounting faculty or staff and approved by the M.S. in Accounting Committee.
Membership in Beta Gamma Sigma (BGS).
A professional certification (e.g., CPA).
An advanced degree* (MA, MSc, etc.) which required an entrance exam such as GMAT with a minimum GPA of 3.3 out of 4.0, and a minimum of five years relevant professional work experience.
Successfully completed a graduate certificate within the Accounting program (effective Fall 2021).

*Students must have earned their degree from an institution accredited by one of the following agencies.

If you are unsure if your school meets the accreditation requirement, please contact a graduate recruiter.

A very limited number of GMAT test fee waivers are available to students facing financial hardship. Students must have applied for admission to a Bryan School graduate program and have official transcripts on file with the Bryan School Office of Graduate Admissions to be considered for a GMAT fee waiver award.