Flexible MBA

Robinson's Flexible MBA (Flex MBA) is, as its name implies, flexible: flexible in terms of course load; flexible in terms of times of day when courses are offered; and flexible in terms of majors, concentrations and dual-degree programs.

Focused on contemporary, real-world problems and taught by a practice-oriented faculty, the Flex program prepares you to tackle even the most complex challenges facing leaders in today's global business environment. Take what you learn today and put it to work tomorrow. Attend classes where it's convenient. Benefit from Robinson's connections to the epicenter of business in the South. Become part of one of the largest alumni networks in the nation. Join the ranks of Atlanta's business leaders, more of whom have advanced degrees from the Robinson College than from any other school in the nation. See below for detailed information on a program that can advance your career...and, yes, change your life...the Flex MBA from the J. Mack Robinson College of Business.

Robinson's nationally ranked Master of Business Administration program is designed for individuals with work experience who aspire to organizational or entrepreneurial leadership positions. The program enhances general management abilities and provides an opportunity to place emphasis on a functional area of expertise.

Admissions

Admission to Robinson's Flex MBA program is highly competitive. We seek motivated candidates with a demonstrated track record of academic achievement. Applicants must hold a four-year undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university. Acceptance is by rolling admission.

All MBA applicants can have questions answered about their application or the application process by the Master's Admission Coordinators. Admission Coordinators will track your application materials as they arrive and will notify you of items needed to complete your file. Coordinators are assigned alphabetically, based on your last (family) name.

Admissions Criteria

Applications for admission to the Robinson Flexible MBA program are reviewed by members of the MBA Admissions Committee. When selecting program participants, the following areas are considered: 

Professional work experience

• One year of work experience required

Academic Qualifications

• Ability to handle graduate-level study, based on:

  • GMAT or GRE scores

  • Academic record

Application Process

The 6 Components of the Application Process

• GMAT or GRE scores

• Transcripts

• Work experience - resume required

• Essays

• Letters of recommendation 

• Completed online application ($50 application fee) 

GMAT Scores

The Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) is the primary test for admission at the master's level in the Robinson College of Business. All applicants to the MBA program and the MPA program must take the GMAT. Specialized master's students have the choice of taking the GMAT or GRE.

Competitive scores for the Robinson programs are:
615 GMAT, with at least 35 percent in the verbal and quantitative areas.

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Contact: Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT)
Telephone 1-800-717-4628
Email: GMATCandidateServicesAmericas@pearson.com
Website: mba.com

GSU code:
MBA, Flex Part-time: QCK-ZW-99
MS/Specialized Master's: QCK-ZW-67

GMAT Study Guides:
    Princeton Review
    GMAT Forum 
    Barron's Educational Books 
    Kaplan Test Prep and Admissions

GRE Scores

The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is one of two primary tests for admission into the master’s programs at the Robinson College of Business. The other is the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT). All applicants to the MBA and MS programs must take the GRE or GMAT.
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Graduate Record Examination (GRE)
1-609-771-7670 or 1-866-473-4373 (Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 7:45 p.m. Eastern Time, except for U.S. holidays)
TTY: 1-609-771-7714 (24 hours a day, 7 days a week for test takers who are deaf or hearing impaired)
Email: Contact Form »
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GSU Code(s): 5251

GRE Study Guides:

• Kaplan Test Prep & Admissions

• Education Testing Services

• The Princeton Review

• Barron’s Educational Material

GMAT and GRE Preparation

Several different options are available to to help prepare prospective candidates for the GMAT and/or GRE. Local bookstores have a variety of test preparation guides. Additional review courses and software applications are available at mba.com and ets.org. In addition, the Office of Executive programs offers GMAT preparation courses. For more information, call the Executive Programs office at 404-413-7300.

College Transcripts and Transcript Request Form

One official copy of the transcript of all previous college work is required from each institution previously attended. Each transcript must be in an envelope from the institution closed with the institution's official seal and must be submitted unopened by the applicant with the rest of the application packet. If an institution's policies do not permit it to send official transcripts to applicants for use with self-managed applications, the transcripts may be sent directly to the Office of Graduate Recruiting and Student Services using the address given here. In this instance, applicants should indicate on the application that the transcripts will be sent separately by the appropriate deadline.

Number of Transcripts to Request

You must request one official copy of each transcript. If you have attended Georgia State, you only need to request one copy of your transcript from each institution you attended after attending Georgia State if applicable.

Note: If your status at Georgia State was transient or post-baccalaureate, submit one copy of your transcript from each institution.

Mailing Address:
J. Mack Robinson College of Business
Office of Graduate Recruiting and Student Services
Georgia State University
P.O. Box 3988
Atlanta, GA 30302-3988 

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Work Experience - resume required

One year of work experience is required for the Flex MBA program, and while work experience is not required for the Specialized Master's program at Robinson, it is preferred. It is our belief that the discussion will be richer based on our student's ability to share their professional work experiences in examples and scenarios. Over the past few years, we have noted an average work experience of five to six years from the accepted applicants. 

All applicants must include an updated resume with application. 

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Essays

The master's application contains two narrative questions.
Answers to these questions must be typed. You have the opportunity to answer these questions as part of the online application process. Evaluative interviews are not part of the application process for most programs, so it is important that applicants complete these essays in a thorough and thoughtful way.

The essays are the opportunity for applicants to present themselves to the Master's Admissions Committee. It provides a way to highlight qualities relevant to success in a graduate business program that may not be evident in test scores and past academic performance.

Begin each response on a separate page and show the letter and/or number of the question at the top of each page. Put your complete name at the top of each page. Please limit each response to 500 words typed and double-spaced. 

Note: This essay is required for all master's programs.

There are two parts to this section.
A. Describe your short-term and long-term career goals after completing the program. What characteristics do you possess that would make you a good fit for these goals? 
B. Complete two of the following: (Please complete each response on a separate page and do not exceed 500 words per question.)

1. I have always wanted to...

2. What makes you unique?

3. The greatest lesson I have ever learned is...

4. Why have you chosen this degree?

Note: This essay is optional for all master's programs.

Please provide any additional information about yourself that is not covered elsewhere in this application but that you believe is appropriate and relevant to the evaluation of your application. 

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Letters of Recommendation

Letters of recommendation are required for Fast-Track MS, Executive MS and Master of Taxation applicants. Applicants to the Flexible MBA or other Specialized Master’s programs are not required to submit a letter of recommendation, but are welcome to do so.Recommendation letters may be submitted through the online application process or in sealed envelopes from the recommender; recommenders must sign their names across the sealed portion of the back of the envelope. Letters of recommendation must be submitted unopened with the rest of the application packet. They may not be reviewed by the applicant at any time. An applicant who does not wish to waive access to a letter of recommendation must arrange for the recommender to provide him or her a copy.