The statement of purpose is a pivotal piece of the entire application package and should discuss the applicant's reasons for applying to the MBA program. Applicants should articulate how the MBA will help them meet their personal and professional goals and cite experiences that have influenced their interests, social concerns, and career goals. Applicants may also include any information they deem relevant to their potential as a graduate student including special circumstances affecting prior course work or standardized test results. The statement of purpose should be no more than three or four pages in length.
Please note that, upon admission, the statement of purpose may also be used in assessing an applicant's candidacy for various merit-based scholarship opportunities (see Financial Aid).
The statement of purpose must be submitted electronically when you complete the application. Documents should be saved on your computer and uploaded in PDF format. This is preferable for the admission committee. If you are unable to upload documents in PDF format, you may also use .doc, .docx, and .rtf. Other file types will be unreadable. Please do not email us or mail to us a copy of your uploaded documents. Doing so will delay the processing of your application.
