One-Year M.B.A.

Admission and Fees

Deadlines

Scholarship Deadline: May 1, 2024
Final Deadline: June 30 for all candidates
Applications are reviewed on a rolling admission basis (once the application is submitted, the review process will begin).

Academic Calendar

The Master of Business Administration program is open to students of all educational backgrounds, but this scholarship is only available to non-business URI graduates.

To receive the merit scholarship, you must

Graduate from the University of Rhode Island in May or August, 2024 (business majors are not eligible)
Have a 3.5 G.P.A. or higher
Submit an essay describing a recent business topic of interest to you, why it’s important, and how it relates to your future career goals. Essay should be no more than 1500 words and should be emailed directly to mba@uri.edu.
Once the essay is submitted, a virtual interview will be arranged

To apply, complete the online application at the URI Graduate School website. You are able to complete the personal statement, address information, pay the application fee, upload your resume and transcripts, and ask your references to submit their letters of recommendation online. See an example of the online application layout. You will be contacted for an interview after you submit your application.

The scholarship essay must be emailed to mba@uri.edu.

Application Requirements

Application fee (paid online with application)
Personal statement
Scholarship Essay (see above for instructions)
College transcripts from all institutions attended.
- As a URI grad, you will upload a copy of your unofficial transcripts to the online application. You do not need to send your official transcript. However, if you transferred to URI during any year, you need to upload your unofficial transcript from that institution AND request the official transcripts be sent electronically or by mail directly from them.
- Official electronic transcripts may be sent via Credentials Solutions, Parchment, and National Student Clearinghouse.
  – When using Parchment, please be sure to select the BusinessCAS system you are using for the destination
- Official paper transcripts should be sent to: BusinessCAS Transcript Processing Center, PO Box 9221, Watertown MA, 02471
- Foreign, non-evaluated official transcripts should be sent to:
  URI Graduate School, 204 Quinn Hall, Kingston, RI 02881
Two letters of recommendation
Resume
RI Residency Application or Certificate of Residency for RI residents or qualified regional applicants. Upon acceptance, urigrad@etal.uri.edu.

Tuition & Fees

Estimated Costs

All Veterans: As a Veteran student you may qualify for in-state tuition. To see if you are eligible, refer to the state’s Residency Policy.

Tuition Waivers: Unemployment, Senior Citizen, Disabled Veteran, and RI National Guard Tuition Waivers are available for eligible Rhode Island residents. See waiver eligibility details or call 401.874.9500.

For all details on tuition, fees, financial aid and payment options, visit URI Enrollment Services.

Contact

For more information about the University of Rhode Island One-Year M.B.A., please contact Lisa Lancellotta at mba@uri.edu or 401.874.4241.