What are business schools looking for?
»The GMAT »Choosing the right school »Doing research Do I need to have taken business classes as an undergraduate? No. You can apply to MBA programs with any major; majoring in business provides no particular advantage. Students with any major can gain admission to and excel in MBA programs. MBA programs look for students with a variety of backgrounds. Generally there are no specific course pre-requisites for business school, but many schools will expect you to be able demonstrate that you have some, not necessarily exceptional, math skills. It is a great idea to explore courses that will help you decide which of the many areas of business might suit you, as, like MA and Ph.D. programs, each MBA program has something different to offer, and you’ll want to identify a few that seem to be a good fit for you and in which you will hopefully thrive. It’s nice to be able to demonstrate that you have good communication skills, that you are interested in exploring human behavior, and that you h
