Admissions

Candidates for the Leadership Executive MBA program must hold a four-year undergraduate or baccalaureate degree from a regionally-accredited institution or U.S. equivalent as evidenced by a degree-posted transcript or degree certificate. Exceptions considered on an individual basis by the dean.

Applicants are required to submit official transcripts from all post-secondary educational institutions attended, including both undergraduate and graduate programs. Transcripts are evaluated on an individual basis and applicants will be contacted should Graduate Admissions need further documentation. The transcripts must include any transfer institution credit earned during this time, and any post-baccalaureate credits. Exceptions considered on an individual basis by the dean.

Official transcripts can be submitted electronically from your undergraduate and/or graduate institution to Graduate Admissions OR sent via mail in a sealed envelope marked “Official” to:

                             Kathleen McGill
                             Seattle University – Pigott 327
                             901 12th Ave
                             Seattle, WA 98122-1090              

Unofficial or copied transcripts cannot be accepted. Transcript requirements and guidelines for international applicants can be found here.

Applicants must submit a current resume reflecting at least ten years of progressively responsible professional work experience, seven of which should be managerial in nature but can include management of people, products, programs or projects.

The application requires two recommendations from supervisors using forms supplied in the application. Applicants unable to meet the requirement for supervisors (i.e. entrepreneurs, business owners, CEOs) should consult with the recruiter for recommendation options.

Recommenders are sent a link to the application system where the recommendation is completed online. Please ensure that you have provided the correct/correctly spelled email address. Emails with links are sent to recommenders as soon as you log out of the system. We advise you to check with your recommenders to ensure they have received the email and if not, to check spam or junk folders.

Applicants to the LEMBA program do NOT need to take an entrance exam (GMAT, GRE or Executive Assessment). Instead, students will demonstrate quantitative and critical thinking competencies by successfully completing three designated online courses administered by the program post admission.

If a candidate has taken a standardized test (Executive Assessment, GMAT or GRE) within the past 5 years, the scores may be submitted to be considered for an online course waiver. Waivers will also be considered for SU alumni and candidates holding a terminal degree.

Candidates will submit a 2-4 page, double-spaced essay addressing the following prompts which will serve as a writing sample as well as a statement of intent/interest in this academic program.

1. How have your professional experience and educational history led to your current professional role and how do they relate to your future personal and professional goals?
   
   
2. What are your expectations for the program and how will it help you attain your stated personal and professional goals?
   
   
3. How have your professional experience and skills prepared you for graduate-level work?
   
   
4. What personal and/or organizational support--both individual and financial--is available to you as you undertake the program at this time?

Applicants are strongly encouraged to schedule a Personal Information Session with the Executive Programs recruiter prior to beginning an application to ensure the program is a good fit for the applicant’s educational and professional goals.

Applicants that reach the final screening will be invited to a group interview with members of the admissions committee following the application deadline.