by Jagdish Khubchandani

Created on: November 13, 2006   Last Updated: May 02, 2007

I have always wondered about the relevance of GRE/ GMAT / SAT/ IELTS. These exams have their own flaws and may be perceived as regressive patterns of testing the knowledge, aptitude and analytical abilities of a graduate student. I am in no which way an expert, scholar or authority who can strongly detest the usage of the aforementioned exams in selection criteria of students for a study abroad program. The bottom line is that these exams are bridges across global schools which facilitate the selection of deserving students.

In my honest opinion exams like GRE are a matter of hard work and luck; both the determinants sharing the credit of your success equally. However, at times you may have a bad day or may be you are ill while you appeared for the exams. The results obviously are skewed towards the lower percentiles. Now- a- days some institutions have been realistic enough to understand that the undergraduate GPA, work experience and a good resume, compounded with a professional letter of intent (for the desired study program) actually decide the capability of a student rather than the scores of standardized exams like GRE. The list of programs which may help you earn a MBA degree without GRE/ GMAT is given below. These institutions are in no which way associated with my professional or academic interests. As a matter of fact there are a growing number of students who have exceptional work experience and great academic record but unfortunately were not able to perform on the standardized exams. Admittedly we are witnessing a boom in the number of students participating in study abroad programs and responding to this boom a great number of schools all over the world have relaxed the admission criterion. USA harbors these institutions which would give preference to your overall body of work rather than the scores on standardized exams.

No GRE / GMAT required -MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS

1. University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Science in Business/Accounting
Master of Business Administration
Master of Business Administration/Accounting
Master of Business Administration/Global Management
Master of Business Administration/Marketing

2. Capella University
Bachelor of Science in Business - Human Resource Management
Bachelor of Science in Business - Management and Leadership
Bachelor of Science in Business - Marketing
Master of Business Administration - Finance
Master of Business Administration - Marketing

3. Ellis College
Bachelor of Science/Interdisciplinary Studies - Communication Arts
Bachelor

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