MBA without GMAT in Top Business Schools - Executive MBA

Admission to postgraduate courses is based chiefly on the scores of the entrance examination. There are various entrance exams for different fields of study. Among these, one such postgraduate course is MBA. It is one of the popular courses and opens doors to multiple career options. Hence, the pool of candidates seeking admission is on an uphill. Besides, if the candidate wants to pursue an MBA from universities outside India, they can do that. Although, candidates quite often restrict themselves to apply for MBA universities abroad because GMAT scores are considered. Nevertheless, some universities offer MBA without GMAT scores.

Competing for good scores in GMAT for admissions in colleges abroad is not easy. Thousands of candidates apply each year, and only the ones with proper preparation can crack it. Hence, everyone cannot devote the same amount of dedication and labour. To make the admissions process more inclusive, specific colleges deliver top MBA programs without the GMAT. 

Furthermore, we have curated and listed the colleges that provide direct admissions in this article below.  

Top MBA Programs Without GMAT

A few colleges have made provisions where they directly admit the students without GMAT scores. However, admissions to these colleges are conducted according to their guidelines. Here is the table of colleges offering MBA without GMAT: 

MBA Without GMAT

Name of Colleges/ Universities	Location	Admission Criteria
Sawyer Business School	Boston, Massachusetts	It is one of the three schools of Suffolk University. Full-time MBA courses are provided through direct admission. However, for a part-time MBA and Executive MBA, the candidates must follow the college’s guidelines.
Lubin School of Business	New York City	It is a part of Pace University. Candidates can opt for MBA without the GMAT only if they have any previous management degree. The executive MBA does not need a GMAT score.
Kellstadt Graduate School of Business	Chicago, Illinois	It is a part of DePaul University. Candidates must clear M.D., Ph.D., or J.D for GMAT waiver. Although, if the candidates exhibit exceptional analytical skills, they may avail GMAT waiver.
Rutgers Business School, Newark and New Brunswick	Piscataway Township, NJ	The Rutgers Business School offers full-time MBA, and executive MBA without GMAT Scores.
Alfred Lerner College of Business and Economics	Newark, DE	The University of Delaware runs the college. Aspiring candidates must hold a qualifying degree or at least four years of professional experience to fill in for the GMAT waiver. Additionally, CMAT scores are even considered in place of GMAT and GRE.
Henley Business School-University of Reading	United Kingdom	Depending upon the candidate’s previous academic accomplishments, GMAT scores may be waived.
Edward S. Ageno School of Business	San Francisco, CA	For the professional MBA course, no GMAT score is required.
Rotman	Toronto	Candidates who have qualified for three levels of CFA designation are eligible for a GMAT waiver.
Babson College	Babson Park, M.A.	It offers a learning MBA and Fast track MBA.  GMAT scores are not needed for both courses.
IE Business School	Spain	Apart from GMAT scores, it also accepts  GRE and Global Admission Tests scores.
USC Marshall	Los Angeles	GMAT scores are not considered only for candidates applying for dual degree MBA.
Georgetown	Washington DC	GMAT scores are deterred for applicants with a 3.5 GPA and above.
Darden	Charlottesville, VA	Candidates who have attempted the MCAT can apply with their respective scores. Only if they qualify the necessity of the college, the GMAT scores will be waived.
Ross School of Business	Ann Arbor, MI	In place of GMAT and GRE scores, LSAT and MCAT scores are considered.
HULT	Boston, San Francisco, London, Dubai	GMAT scores are relaxed if the candidates have shown excellent five years of work experience.
SDA Bocconi	Italy	Candidates can ask for a GMAT waiver while applying for the college. However, they need to appear for the SDA Test as an alternative to the GMAT/GRE.
CEIBS	China	Candidates have to appear for the CEIBS admission test to replace GMAT/GRE scores.
Texas A&M	College Station, TX	If the candidates are unable to meet the qualifying GPA, only then the GMAT scores are required.
Colorado State university	Fort Collins, CO	GMAT is not considered for candidates with 8+ years of professional experience.
Howard University	Washington, DC	GMAT is not required

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Executive MBA Without GMAT

There are some famous colleges/ universities that offer admissions to various executive MBA programs without GMAT scores. However, some of these may take their admission tests. 

Executive MBA Without GMAT

Name of Colleges/ Universities	Location	Admission Criteria
Alfred Lerner College of Business and Economics	Newark, DE	The University of Delaware runs the college. Aspiring candidates must hold a qualifying degree or at least four years of professional experience to fill in for the GMAT waiver. Additionally, CMAT scores are even considered in place of GMAT and GRE.
Edward S. Ageno School of Business (Golden Gate University)	San Francisco, CA	For the professional/ executive MBA course, no GMAT score is required.
Henley Business School-University of Reading	United Kingdom	Depending upon the candidate's previous academic accomplishments, GMAT scores may be waived for executive MBA.
Boston University School of Management	Boston, MA	For pursuing an Executive MBA, a GMAT score is not required.
Loyola University Quinlan School of Business	Chicago	For executive MBA programs, GMAT and GRE scores are not required.
UNC Kenan Flagler	Chapel Hill	If the candidates have five or more years of work experience and meet the UNC Kenan Flagler standards, GMAT scores are exempted.
Duke's Fuqua School of Business	Durham, NC	GMAT/ GRE scores are waived only if the candidates can meet the standards of the college.
Ross School of Business	Ann Arbor, MI	For EMBA, GMAT scores are not needed. The college will examine the analytical and quantitative skills required. Admissions will be based on that.
Northwestern University Kellogg	Evanston, IL	The executive MBA course does not require GMAT scores.  If there is any need for the admitting authority to recheck the candidates' ability, they may ask to appear for the GMAT.
MIT Sloan School of Management	Cambridge, MA	The executive MBA program is offered without the GMAT.
Johnson Cornell University	Ithaca, NY	GMAT/ GRE scores are not needed for admissions to EMBA.
D’Amore-McKim School of Business	Boston, MA	It runs under the administration of Northeastern University. GRE/ GMAT scores are not needed for admissions.
Robert H. Smith School of Business	United States	The University of Maryland administers it. GMAT scores are not required for candidates with 9+ years of work experience.
Saïd Business School	United Kingdom	The University of Oxford administers it.  Candidates with substantial work experience do not need to produce a GMAT score.
UCLA Anderson School of Management	-	GMAT score is not required for EMBA.
McDonough School of Business	United States	Run under the supervision of Georgetown University; candidates do not require GMAT scores for admission.
Santa Clara University	Santa Clara	Leavey School of Business, Santa Clara University admission into EMBA is based on student's merit.
San Francisco State University College of Business	San Francisco	If the candidates have any terminal degree, the GMAT scores are waived.
Villanova School of Business	Villanova, PA	GMAT or GRE scores are not needed for EMBA.
Fox School of Business	Philadelphia, PA	Run under Temple University; this business school offers admission without GMAT/ GRE scores.

GMAT without Work Experience

Many MBA colleges admit students to various MBA courses without work experience. The advantage of applying for colleges with GMAT and prior work experience is that candidates can learn from the basics. It will strengthen the core, and candidates' will gain a proper understanding of the working environment. Although, the only disadvantage is that candidates may face difficulty picking up the pace as the candidates with work experience. 

Nevertheless, here are a few colleges that deliver MBA without GMAT and work experience:

GMAT without Work Experience

Columbia Business School	Stanford GSB Haas School of Business
Yale School of Management	Thompson Rivers University
The University of Windsor	Brock University
Columbia Business School	The University of Chicago Booth Scholars
Coventry University	New York Institute of Technology, Vancouver

MBA Without GMAT in India

The colleges in India mainly consider entrance examination scores for admissions into different MBA programs. Some of the standard MBA entrance tests are CAT, CMAT, NMAT. Although, few colleges have their tests XAT for Xavier School of Management, NMAT for NMIMS, SNAP for Symbiosis International University, etc. 

Nevertheless, the list of colleges that provide admissions to various MBA programs without a GMAT score is displayed in the table below. However, these colleges might accept scores of other entrance exams.  

MBA Without GMAT in India

Amity Global Business School	Regenesys Business School
IIBS Bangalore	Shiv Nadar University
UPES Dehradun	GIBS Bangalore
Institute of Management and Research	Lotus Business school
Rajiv Gandhi Business School	Shanti Business School
United World School of Business, Karnavati University	Narayana Business School
ICFAI Business School	IIRM Hyderabad
Pune Business School	Globsyn Business School
Alliance School of Business	Praxis Business School

As we know by now, the top universities around the globe deliver MBA without GMAT. Therefore, along with the qualifying marks of the previous examination, few more thighs should be kept in mind while applying. Candidates should qualify for all the eligibility standards to avoid unnecessary confusion. Hence, following the eligibility criteria is essential. Additionally, each college may define its qualifying criteria for MBA and executive MBA.  

Furthermore, it is advised to thoroughly check the important dates for applying, the infrastructure of the college, and reviews. Moreover, appearing for GMAT and sending the scores to various institutions would cost more money. Hence, the most suitable alternative for the candidates in such cases is to pursue MBA without GMAT.