Admission Requirements
Admission Requirements
The admission requirements are specific to the program to which you are applying. You can find the details on applying by selecting your program below.
MBA Admission Requirements
The Simmons MBA Admission Committee seeks applicants who demonstrate solid accomplishments in educational and professional settings, have at least two years of full-time work experience, and possess leadership potential. In making its decisions, the Committee aims to measure the suitability of each applicant's background with a rigorous program of study, to help ensure that students will achieve academic success in the program and professional success thereafter. The Committee does not follow a formula in making its decisions; rather, it strives to evaluate a candidate's ability, aptitude and promise. Candidates are encouraged to submit application components as they are completed. The Office of Admission will notify you upon receipt and will provide you with a reminder of what may be missing.
All candidates are required to submit the following materials:
- A completed application form
- Three essays
- Two letters of recommendation
- An official transcript(s) of all undergraduate and graduate level courses, including official transcripts from all study-abroad courses.*
- An official GMAT or GRE score report
- GMAT (the code is 6PD-2C for Simmons SOM)
- GRE (the code is 8355 for Simmons SOM)
- A current resume
- A non-refundable application fee of $75.00
- Admission interview (by invitation only)
*International transcripts must be officially translated and evaluated for educational equivalency.
In addition to the requirements listed above, international students must also meet the international student requirements.
Please contact admissions at 617-521-3840 if you have any questions about the admission process.
Masters of Communications Management Admission Requirements
The Admission Committee seeks applicants who demonstrate solid accomplishments in educational and professional settings, and who possess leadership potential. In making its decisions, the Committee attempt to measure the suitability of each applicant's background to a rigorous program of study, to help ensure that students will achieve academic success in the program and professional success thereafter. The Committee does not follow a formula in making its decisions; rather, it strives to come to a decision through a careful evaluation of many factors, including a candidate's ability, aptitude and promise. Candidates are encouraged to submit sections of the application package as they are completed. The Office of Admission will notify you upon receipt and will provide you with a reminder of what may be missing.
All candidates are required to submit the following materials:
- A completed application form
- One essay
- Two letters of recommendation
- An official transcript(s) of all undergraduate and graduate-level courses taken, including official transcripts from all study-abroad courses.*
- An official GRE (Simmons code 8355), GMAT (Simmons code 6PD-2C), or MAT score report (may be waived for applicants with five years of significant full-time work experience in communications management or a related field)
- A current resume
- A non-refundable application fee of $75
*International transcripts must be officially translated and evaluated for educational equivalency.
In addition to the requirements listed above, international students must also meet the international student requirements.
Please contact admissions at 617-521-3840 if you have any questions about the admission process.
Health Care Administration Admission Requirements
We are not currently accepting applications to the Master of Health Administration.
If you are interested in exploring the MBA with a concentration in Health Care, taught by the same exceptional faculty leveraging our CAHME-accredited program content, please visit the MBA HCA concentration information page.
If you would like to be notified when admission to the MHA resumes, you can request more info »
Please contact the admission office at 617-521-3840 if you have any questions.