Admissions – Online Global Leadership Programs

Accepting Applications

  • Global Leadership MBA: Summer 2024 and Fall 2024
  • MS Management Science: Summer 2024 and Fall 2024

No GMAT or GRE required

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Regular Application Deadlines

Graduate applicants must meet both The University of Texas at Dallas graduate school requirements as well as program-specific admission requirements.

Upcoming Deadlines
Semester Deadline
Summer 2024 May 15
Fall 2024 August 1

How to Apply

  1. Three years or more of professional business experience (No GMAT or GRE)
  2. Completed four-year bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution. A GPA of 3.0 or better is preferred.
  3. Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  4. Online application form
  5. Professional (not technical) résumé
  6. Personal essay (see below for more information)
  7. Three (3) professional letters of recommendation
  8. Official transcripts from all colleges and universities you have attended/graduated from
  9. Tuition questionnaire
  10. Application fee
  11. A successful interview with Admissions Committee members
  12. OPTIONAL: Employer agreement (courtesy letter informing employer of your plans to enroll in a Global Leadership Program)

Apply to the Global Leadership MBA, MS Management Science or Global Marketing concentration by completing the program application.

  • Choose “Executive Education” for the level.
  • Choose “Naveen Jindal School of Management” for the school.
  • Choose either Global Leadership MBA, MS Management Science, or Global Marketing concentration for program.

*If you do not have an unofficial transcript, please upload a word document indicating your university, degree, and undergraduate GPA.

  • Send a copy of your professional résumé to glemba@utdallas.edu that demonstrates your relevant work experiences.
  • Send a comprehensive personal essay to glemba@utdallas.edu that addresses the following:
    • Your professional objectives, both long and short-term, and how your past experiences have contributed to the definition of those objectives.
    • Why do you want to purse an MBA/MS at this point in your career?
    • Why do you think the Global Leadership Program will serve you well?
    • What can you contribute to class conversations, if accepted?
  • In your application, provide names and emails of three (3) individuals who can speak to your professional growth potential. Colleagues or supervisors are recommended.
  • One (1) recommender should be your immediate supervisor or the person who is most familiar with your performance.
  • The three (3) individual recommenders should email their letters to glemba@utdallas.edu.
  • Arrange for your official transcripts to be sent directly to the address below.

    Mailing Address
    Global Leadership MBA
    800 West Campbell Road SM 10
    Richardson, TX 75080-3021

  • Unless transcripts are electronic, they must be provided in a sealed envelope from every post-secondary academic institution you have attended.
  • An undergraduate degree from a four-year accredited university or college with a grade point average of B or better (3.0 on a 4.0 scale) is preferred.
  • Arrange for your official transcripts to be sent directly to the address below.

    Mailing Address
    Global Leadership MBA
    800 West Campbell Road SM 10
    Richardson, TX 75080-3021

  • Unless transcripts are electronic, they must be provided in a sealed envelope from every post-secondary academic institution you have attended.
  • An undergraduate degree from a four-year accredited university or college with a grade point average of B or better (3.0 on a 4.0 scale) is required.
  • The International Credentials Evaluators at The University of Texas at Dallas require official attested photocopy of transcripts/mark sheets and degree certificates/diplomas in their original language and in English in a sealed stamped envelope from the academic institution.
  • UTD will not accept a consolidated mark sheet or any document not in a sealed envelope from the educational institution. If the educational institution does not provide an English version of the transcript, the applicant will need to obtain a certified translation of their transcript from an educational translation service and submit in a sealed envelope.
  • Submit the non-refundable application and processing fee in the amount of $100.
  • Payable by check or money order to “The University of Texas at Dallas” or payable by credit card or e-check.

Once you have completed the application process, Rhonda Bush or Elizabeth McLean will schedule an interview with the admission’s committee.

  • Financial Aid Application: If you wish to apply for a student loan, complete the financial aid application process. Contact Bill Mack for assistance at (972) 883-4114. Should you be ineligible for federal student aid, you may access alternative student loan information via the UT Dallas Financial Aid Office website.
  • Mandatory Sexual Assault Prevention Training for New Students: Please see Letter from Student Wellness Center. If you have any questions, please contact the Student Wellness Center at 972-883-4275.
  • Tuberculosis B Test: A TB test is required for applicants not born in the United States. Applicants who were born outside the United States are required to provide documentation of a current Tuberculosis (TB) Test within three months of starting courses. The regulations and the TB document are available at UTD TB Regulations. TB tests must be read within 48 -72 hours after the test is administered or it will not be accepted for approval. A TB test must be administered no longer than three (3) months prior to anticipated admission date. Applicants who do not submit this documentation will not be admitted.

Contact

Contact Rhonda Bush or Elizabeth McLean if you have any questions about the application process.

Rhonda Bush

Rhonda Bush

Director, Global Leadership Programs

rhonda.bush@utdallas.edu | (972) 883-2726 | JSOM 1.909

Elizabeth McLean

Elizabeth McLean

Assistant Director, Global Leadership Programs

Elizabeth.McLean@utdallas.edu | (972) 883-5119 | JSOM 1.911

Contact Bill Mack if you have any questions about financial aid.

Bill Mack

Bill Mack

Financial Services Manager

whm101000@utdallas.edu | (972) 883-4114 | JSOM 1.707

Mailing Address

Global Leadership MBA
800 West Campbell Road SM 10
Richardson, TX 75080-3021

Student Testimonials

Holly Martin

Holly Martin, GLEMBA ’19

Customer Experience Manager, J.B. Hunt

Because of this program, I was able to present within my organization to five different groups, which led to a promotion, an invitation to assist with three special projects as a new manager, and an appointment as a co-chair to lead professional development for an internal employee resource group.
Ashwin Prakash

Ashwin Prakash, GLEMBA ’20

Head of Data Science and Analytics, HCA Healthcare

The application of learnings from Operations Management and Strategic Management courses helped make an immediate impact in my job, merging the lines between school and work while providing an instant return on investment for my employer.
Andy Miller

Andy Miller, GLEMBA ’16

IT Operations Manager, Splunk

The GLEMBA program’s focus on global business challenges was vital in helping me to understand how my company can grow and succeed in a globally competitive landscape. The courses, interaction with peers and the exceptional faculty have empowered me to analyze and solve problems differently – essentially the program has enabled me to become a better leader.
Darrick Fitzgerald

Darrick Fitzgerald, GLEMBA ’18

Managing Consultant – Supply Chain Management Reverse Logistics Team, Verizon Wireless

GLEMBA was not just a learning experience, it was a life experience. GLEMBA was not a career pursuit, it was a life pursuit. Even today, tenets from the program impact how I think, how I approach a problem in my career and how I craft my emails. Was I promoted after I finished my degree? Yes.
Mohammed Omer

Mohammed Omer, GLEMBA ’19

It’s about the experiences of exchanging skill sets and perspectives.
Imraan Husain

Imraan Husain, GLEMBA ’17

Director, Articulator Dental Management

This was the most valuable decision I have made to advance my career, and my life. The WebConference meetings provided the convenience of continued engagement regardless of time zones. The program will add value to your life, in as many aspects as you choose
Tamer Elshamy

Tamer Elshamy, GLEMBA ’19

Sales Director, Fawry Banking and Payment Technology Services

An exceptional experience mixed with both cutting edge knowledge and great personal skills improvement.
Erinn Marks

Erinn Marks, GLEMBA ’19

I searched for an online program that was a WIN-WIN. I was able to pursue my MBA and enjoy the last of the wonder years with my children.
See all Global Leadership Programs Student Testimonials
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Ready to start your Global Leadership Programs application?

Before you apply, get familiar with the application process for the UT Dallas GLEMBA, MS Management Science – Executive Education or the Global Marketing concentration.

Application Process