One-Year M.B.A.

Admission and Fees

Deadlines

Scholarship Deadline: May 1, 2026
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.

To receive the merit scholarship, you must

Graduate from the University of Rhode Island in May or August, 2026
Have a 3.5 G.P.A. or higher

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.

Application Requirements

Application fee (paid online with application)
Personal statement
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. Please be sure to designate the URI Graduate School so that we may receive the transcripts.
- Official paper transcripts should be sent to the mailing address below. Foreign, non-evaluated official transcripts must be in English, or translated by a certified translator, and sent in a sealed envelope directly from the original institution or translator to:
  ATTN: Admission Office
  URI Graduate School
  55 Lower College Road, 204 Quinn Hall
  Kingston, RI 02881
- 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 Heidi Bucci at hbucci@uri.edu or 401.874.5688.