Virginia Tech

• Resume with 3 referencesRequired

  Resume with contact information for 3 references.

• Undergraduate transcriptsRequired

  Undergraduate transcripts; the program looks for a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher but may consider applicants below it with significant strengths in other areas. Admitted students who enroll send official transcripts showing degree conferral to the Graduate School (grads@vt.edu).

• No recommendation letters (3 references' contact information)No recommendation letters

  No letters; contact information for 3 references is submitted with the resume.

  'We do not require submission of recommendation letters, we simply require the contact information for 3 references.'

• GMAT or GREBeing checkedOptional

  'We do not require submission of GMAT/GRE scores.' FAQ: no longer required as of the 2022-23 application cycle.

• IELTS or TOEFL iBTIf your degree wasn't taught in EnglishRequired

  IELTS: Graduate School minimum IELTS score of 6.5. The program page lists 'TOEFL or IELTS scores for international students' among required materials.

  TOEFL iBT: Graduate School minimum: TOEFL iBT 4.5 overall, with 4.5 or greater in Listening, Writing, Speaking and Reading; for tests taken before January 21, 2026, 90 overall and 20 in each section. The program page lists 'TOEFL or IELTS scores for international students' among required materials.

  Waiver / exemption: Program page: if you attended a school where English was the primary instructional language, the TOEFL/IELTS is not required. Graduate School: a conferred bachelor's degree from an accredited university where English is the medium of instruction.

  Waiver / exemption: Program page: if you attended a school where English was the primary instructional language, the TOEFL/IELTS is not required. Graduate School: a conferred bachelor's degree from an accredited university where English is the medium of instruction; the waiver is coded once the transcript is reviewed.

• Interview (by invitation)

  Qualified applicants are contacted to schedule an interview after the online application has been reviewed.

• 2-minute introductory videoRequired · with the application · Virginia Tech Graduate School application (Video Capture or Video Upload section)

  Share how you heard about the MSBA-BA program and two things that differentiate you from other MSBA-BA applicants. A video produced via cell phone is sufficient. Recorded in the application's Video Capture section or uploaded in its Video Upload section.

Who can apply

• Basic database management skillsOptional

  Applicants should possess basic skills in database management; deficiencies do not preclude admission but should be addressed before the program starts.