Admission Requirements
Transform, Inspire & Lead
DeVos Graduate School looks for candidates with an array of qualities including:
- All industries and all educational backgrounds.
- 0 to 30+ years of management experience.
- High achievers, innovative thinkers, motivators, and entrepreneurs.
- Diversity is an important element of the DeVos experience because learning involves understanding and appreciating various viewpoints.
- DeVos looks for individuals who are risk takers, and people who are willing to transform their organizations and their lives.
Candidates are evaluated on what they have achieved and what they aspire to achieve. We help find a "fit" within the DeVos programs.
Standard MBA Program Criteria
Individuals who want to be considered for one of the DeVos MBA programs must hold a four-year, U.S. baccalaureate degree or equivalent from an accredited institution.
While no particular undergraduate major is preferred over others, students should possess dexterity with mathematics and quantitative components such as finance, accounting, economics, and statistics.
To be considered for admissions, a candidate must submit a complete portfolio for evaluation. A candidate's portfolio must consist of:
- DeVos MBA Online Application.
- Personal statement.
- Evening MBA applicants are required to submit an official copy of the employer's current tuition reimbursement policy.
- Current verifiable resume or curriculum vitae (CV) with three professional references.
- Official Undergraduate Transcripts: Transcripts must be sent to DeVos Graduate School Admissions by posted mail directly from each of your undergraduate institutions. Transcripts must indicate degree awarded and verification of completion.
Transcripts not in English must be accompanied by certified literal English translation and grading system explanation. - $50.00 Application Fee (USD).
- Admissions Interview: To be scheduled with your admissions representative.
- If accepted, a commitment deposit will be required to confirm your space in the program. This non-refundable deposit will reserve your position in the class and will be applied toward your program expenses.
Optional
- Official Graduate Management Admissions Test Score (GMAT) or Graduate Record Exam (GRE®).
- Northwood's GMAT Codes: Full-time MBA (59P-X5-32); Evening MBA (59P-X5-17)
- Northwood's GRE® Code: 4199
- Application for Financial Aid (School Code: 004072): U.S. citizen applicants only.
- Application for DeVos Merit Scholarship.
- Letters of Recommendation.
International Student Criteria
International students who are applying for either the Full-time or Evening program need to submit all of the above if applicable and will also need to submit the following:
- TOEFL or IELTS Scores if English is not your first language (Not required if ALL your undergraduate instruction was in English.) An acceptable score for TOEFL is 80+ and 7.0 band for IELTS.
- Certification of Finances Form: Submit copy of Official Bank Verification with this form.
- Foreign National Form.
- Required for issuance of I-20.
- Copy of your Passport.
Switzerland MBA Program Criteria
In addition to an online or paper application for the Switzerland MBA program, applicants need to submit an application portfolio. If the application and portfolio are satisfactory, the applicant will be invited to an admissions interview (by telephone or in person). Notification of acceptance will be sent within one week of the admissions interview. Please see Admissions Process 2009-2010 for more details.
Application Portfolio
The following items are required before you are invited to an admissions interview.
- Complete the application form (go online https://admissions.northwood.edu/)
- Personal statement (complete in a separate document)
In order to maximize the DeVos learning experience, it is vital that MBA candidates possess the drive and determination essential to ensure program success. Please state your purpose in applying for graduate study, your particular areas of interest, related employment experiences, and any additional information that may aid the selection committee in evaluating your preparation and potential for graduate study. Describe your aspirations upon completion of the DeVos MBA program. You will be evaluated on your writing ability. - A curriculum vitae or resume
List in descending, chronological order your educational history and work experience. Please include awards and scholarships earned, professional organizations, language(s) spoken, other skills, etc. - Two letters of recommendation
In a good "letter of recommendation," past or present professors and/or employers will comment on, for example, the applicant's energy, motivation, management experience, and teamwork ability. The recommender should also give an opinion of the applicant's ability to be a successful MBA student. - Copies of university transcripts (or original transcripts sent directly from the institution to NU MBA Center)
Please send copies of all transcripts that contributed to earning a bachelor's degree. If you are accepted into the program, you will need to provide official transcripts sent directly from the institution to the MBA center.
Transcripts not in English must be accompanied by a certified, literal (interpretive will not be accepted) English translation and a grading system explanation.
Deadlines & Program Start Dates
No application deadlines are defined; however, applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible to ensure program availability.
Fall Start: August 23, 2010
Specific Information
Resume/Curricula Vitae (CV): The resume conveys vital information to us about you. Please ensure you include:
- Your career and personal aspirations.
- Educational preparation.
- Professional and community involvement.
- Current and/or past employment.
- List in descending, chronological order, educational history and work experience.
- Please include awards, scholarships earned, professional organizations, language(s) spoken, other skills, etc.
- You can submit your resume via email to mba@northwood.edu or sent via mail.
Letters of Recommendation
Two letters of recommendation are required for the admission portfolio. DeVos suggests that the letters come from someone who knows you professionally. Examples include a letter from your supervisor, a letter from a manager in another department within your organization, or a faculty member from your undergraduate institution. Letters of recommendation can be submitted via email to mba@northwood.edu or sent via mail.
Personal Statement
In order to maximize the DeVos learning experience, it is vital that MBA candidates possess the drive and determination essential to ensure program success. Please state your purpose in applying for graduate study, your particular areas of interest, related employment experiences, and any additional information that may aid the DeVos selection committee in evaluating your preparation and potential for graduate study. Describe your aspirations upon completion of the DeVos MBA program. You will be evaluated on your writing ability.
Official Undergraduate Transcripts
An official transcript from the institution where a baccalaureate degree was awarded is required. Photocopies or student-issued transcripts are not acceptable for admission. You may submit an unofficial copy of your transcript for review; however, DeVos still requires an official transcript to make an admission decision.
To meet graduate school application deadlines, please allow adequate transcript processing time. Registrars should send official transcripts in sealed envelopes directly to the graduate school.
Office of Graduate Admissions
The Richard DeVos Graduate School of Management
Northwood University
4000 Whiting Drive
Midland, MI 48640-2398
USA
Official Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) or Graduate Record Exam (GRE®) General Test
If you are interested in receiving the GMAT Merit Scholarship, the GMAT is an optional part of the admissions process. The GMAT is a standardized assessment delivered in English that helps business schools assess the qualifications of applicants for advanced study in business and management. The fee to take the GMAT is $250 (U.S. funds).
Some of Michigan's Pearson Testing Centers where the test is administered are Ann Arbor, Grand Rapids, Lansing, Mt. Pleasant, Southfield, and Troy. Visit www.mba.com for more GMAT information.
You may also take the Graduate Record Exam (GRE®) General Test. The GRE® General Test measures verbal reasoning, quantitative reasoning, critical thinking, and analytical writing skills. Your GRE® score will be converted to a GMAT score to determine scholarship eligibility. The fee to the GRE® is $140 (U.S. funds).
Some of Michigan's Testing Centers where the test is administered are Ann Arbor, Grand Rapids, Lansing, Mt. Pleasant, Southfield, and Troy. Visit www.ets.org/gre for more information.
Admissions Interview
MBA applicants are required to meet with their admissions representative to discuss their goals, aspirations, and purpose for pursuing an MBA from The DeVos Graduate School of Management.