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Admission - OTM Program
Criteria:
- 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 Directors of the Erdman Center
Other
important factors include the applicant's:
- Communications skills
- Educational background
- 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:
| Students entering Fall of: | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 |
| Ave. Undergrad. GPA | 3.23 | 3.30 | 3.74 | 3.14 | 3.57 | 3.38 | 3.27 |
| Ave. GMAT Score | 683 | 674 | 685 | 663 | 673 | 692 | 696 |
| Ave. Work Experience (yrs) | 5.0 | 5.6 | 4.7 | 4.4 | 4.6 | 5.0 | 5.1 |
Important Dates:
- Application deadlines: April 1st (international applicants), May 27th (domestic applicants)
- Financial Aid deadline (School of Business or University-wide aid): April 1st