Admissions
Due to the interdisciplinary nature of the program, applicants are drawn from a broad range of backgrounds and therefore we have no particular prerequisites in regards to prior coursework or degrees. We welcome applicants directly out of undergraduate programs who demonstrate one or more of the following in their application: a strong academic record, internship or other work experience, extracurricular involvement and/or research experience.
Each applicant is evaluated holistically, focusing on the applicant’s achievements and strengths as a person, which include but extend well beyond a collection of academic transcripts, test scores, and work experience. GMAT or GRE scores are not required, but applicants are welcome to submit test scores if they feel it will strengthen their application. Applicants often submit test scores when they have a less strong academic record, or little to no quantitative coursework.
Applicants for whom English is not their primary language are required to submit proof of English proficiency. The UVM Graduate College requires a minimum TOEFL score of 90, an IELTS score of 6.5, or a Duolingo score of 110. Application requirements also include 3 letters of reference and a statement of purpose.
To help prepare our students for success in the program, all incoming Sustainable Innovation MBA students are required to complete MBA 6990 Introduction to Sustainable Business. This course is an Introduction to Sustainable Business along with MBA Math, an online course that helps students get ready for the MBA quant core. The class sessions will take place during Orientation Week while MBA Math is to be completed at your own pace throughout the summer. Depending on your quantitative background, we may accept you conditionally and request that you take an additional quant course before enrolling in the program. Further information will be provided upon admission.
Apply to the SI-MBA Program
Apply to the Sustainable Innovation MBA at the University of Vermont Grossman School of Business. Learn more about SI-MBA tuition and scholarship opportunities. Once you begin the application, you will find detailed instructions about the SI-MBA application requirements and process on the University of Vermont Graduate College application portal. You do not need to apply all in one session; you'll have the option to save and return to it later.
If you have any questions before starting your application, email the SI-MBA team at SI-MBA@uvm.edu.
Application Fee Waiver Form
The University of Vermont’s Graduate College offers a waiver of the $65 application fee for a number of organizations. View additional application fee waiver opportunities offered by the UVM Graduate College. Waiver requests through the Graduate College or MBA program must be submitted before completing an application; no refunds will be given for payment of the application fee.
