Admissions
Each quarter the MEM Program admits a diverse class of high-achieving individuals interested in advancing their careers in technical management.
Requirements
The Admission Committee is looking for:
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or science discipline;
- 3.0 Grade Point Average on a 4.0 scale in undergraduate work;
- A minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience after completion of the Bachelor's degree; and
- Three letters of recommendation that attest to the candidate's work performance and management potential. At least two should be business related and one must be a current supervisor. If an email address is supplied, we will send an email to thank them and outline our request. These letters will remain confidential.
An Admission Committee of IEMS faculty along with the Director of the MEM program make all admission decisions.
A calculus based Statistics course is a prerequisite for the MEM program. Here is a list of schools that offer calculus based courses: Statistics Courses
GMAT or GRE scores are desirable, but not required.
The case-based instruction used in many MEM courses necessitates an excellent command of English. We require a TOEFL score of 250 (600 paper based or 100 internet based) for international applicants who have not had English as their primary language of instruction.
Deadlines
* ALL application materials (including letters of recommendations, transcripts, current resume and application fee) must be in the MEM office by the following dates:
| Fall Quarter Admission | Winter Quarter Admission | Spring Quarter Admission | Summer Quarter Admission |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 15 | November 15 | February 15 | May 15 |
* Note: Because of visa requirements and housing issues, International students should start in the Fall quarter. The deadline for international applications and all supporting documents is June 1st.
Transferring Credits
The MEM Program recognizes that unexpected job transfers or career changes often necessitate terminating degree programs prior to the granting of a degree. For this reason, MEM allows limited transfer credit for up to 3 courses taken in a graduate program where a degree was not obtained. Applicants who think they may be eligible for transfer credit or course waiver should submit their request along with course description or syllabus at the time they submit their application.
