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Admission to the Operations and Technology Management Program
Criteria for admission:
- University degree in engineering, science, or other areas from an approved institution, with a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
- Two to seven years of relevant work experience; extensive internship experience may qualify.
- Satisfactory GMAT test score
- A TOEFL test with a minimum score of 250 (required only by applicants whose first language is not English)
- Essays detailing your reasons for graduate study and your educational and professional goals
- Three letters of recommendation
- A personal or telephone interview with the Director and/or Associate Director of the Erdman Center
Other important criteria include the student's:
- Educational background
- Communications skills
- Length and relevance of the work experience
- Future career plans
- Drive to excel
OTM students entering the program for the last five years have had the following characteristics:
| 02-03 | 03-04 | 04-05 | 05-06 | 06-07 | |
| Ave. Undergrad. GPA | 3.58 | 3.23 | 3.30 | 3.74 | 3.14 |
| Ave. GMAT Score | 658 | 683 | 674 | 685 | 663 |
| Ave. Work Experience (yrs) | 5.8 | 5.0 | 5.6 | 5.1 | 4.4 |
Important Dates:
- Application deadlines: March 26th (international applicants), May 15th (domestic applicants)
- Financial Aid deadline (School of Business or University-wide aid): March 26th