Graduate Program

Admission Policy

The School of Business Administration strives to achieve a good solid mix of students who are diverse in culture, age, work experience, and geographical location. The Committee on Admissions makes an honest attempt to evaluate the whole person in the admissions process by not only looking at the applicant's undergraduate record and the Graduate Management Admission Test Scores (GMAT) but by also assessing leadership potential and reviewing personal statements or essays as required in the application process. Applicants are expected to have good mathematical skills and strong verbal and written communication skills.

The School strongly encourages the applicant to have achieved at least two years of substantial work experience. Applicants will not be automatically disqualified because of lack of work experience but will be judged on maturity, motivation, and leadership performance during their undergraduate years. Internships,, special programs, and recommendations will be additionally considered. The Clark Atlanta University School of Business does not require interviews but interviews are encouraged in certain instances.

Students are admitted in the Fall semester only, and early applications are encouraged. Applications are reviewed and evaluated on a rolling basis.

Application Process

• Complete application form (deadline on application is April 1st)
• Non-refundable application fee of $40 ($55.00 for international students) money order or cashier check
• Current resume
• Essays describing (1) career objectives, (2) reasons for selecting Clark Atlanta University, and (3) personal strengths and areas where improvement is desired. Essays should be limited to 500 words each.
• Results of the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) submitted from the Educational Testing Service. Test results must be received by the university before the April 1st deadline.
• If students ' native language is not English, they must submit result of the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL).
• An official transcript from every college and university attended, covering all prior course work up to receiving undergraduate degree (to be sent directly to the university by each school)
• Three letters of reference, two from employers, mentors, or others knowledgeable about your academic and/or work history to be sent directly from references to:
  
  The Office of Graduate Admissions
  Clark Atlanta University
  James P.Brawley Drive at Fair Street S.W.
  Atlanta, GA 30314

Work experience, while not required is preferred. Most of our entering students have 3 years of work experience. Internships and extracurricular activities will be given consideration as well.

No previous work in business is required and the program is open to graduates in all disciplines.

Evaluation interviews while encouraged are not required for admission consideration. The Admissions Committee reserves the right to request an interview to better evaluate applicants.

You may request an application and brochure by contacting the Admissions Office at:

School of Business Administration
Graduate Student Services
Clark Atlanta University
J.P. Brawley at Fair Street, S.W.
Atlanta, GA 30314
(404)880-8479

We encourage you to come visit us in Atlanta! We'd love to show you around so that you can talk to our students and meet our faculty.

Please call the Admissions Office at (404) 880-8447.