Calling all UConnecticut MBA Applicants: (2019 Intake) Class of 2021

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Welcome all UConnecticut MBA aspirants. Use this platform to know each other, exchange ideas/information, discuss application strategies, share interview/school visit experiences, etc. Good luck!

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Narenn · Answer

Which MBA Program is right for you? 
UConn awards the same MBA degree for all three programs. The primary differences among the programs revolve around format and intended audience. The full-time program is intended for individuals who are not currently employed whereas the part-time and executive programs are intended for working professionals.

Comparison of UConn's Various Program Options       FULL-TIME MBA    PART-TIME MBA    EXECUTIVE MBA      Credits   57 (36 credits are considered core)  57 (19 courses, 11 of which
are considered core courses
and 8 are electives)  48     Format   Cohort (Year 1) – Lockstep, plus two Track electives in spring semester  Flexible, Self-paced  Cohort     Start Date   Fall only  Fall, Spring, Summer  Fall only     Time to Complete   16-21 months  3-5 years average  20 months     Class Times   Core curriculum daytime, Electives day/evening  Primarily Evenings  Primarily Weekends     Course Sequencing   Fixed for year 1 – Track courses and electives in Year 2 are offered with flexible options  to ensure students can graduate in 16 or 21 months  Flexible although core courses should be taken early in the program.  Fixed.     Program Size   120 students  1,000+ students  60 students     Tracks (Concentrations)   Restricted to Tracks approved within the Full-time MBA curriculum. Students earning a Track, can also earn a Specialty within the corresponding Track.  Up to two – a concentration requires 2 courses in a concentration area beyond the core courses – students can take 8 courses beyond the core and can have a maximum of 2 concentrations although only one appears on the official transcript  None, although participants can create a concentration after graduation within the ABC Program at no additional cost (up to four courses)     Cost (2016-2017, Tuition and Fees)*   In-state: $14,552/year
Out-of-state: $35,588/year  Per course fee:
$2,475.00 for Fall 2016 and Spring 2017  $78,000     Calculus Requirement   No requirement  No requirement  No requirement     Scholarships/Financial Aid   Payment is due at start of each semester  Payment is due at the start of each semester and can be made online by credit card or check  The fee is due in 6 installments – see program staff for details     Financial Aid   Available: A limited number of Graduate Assistantships and other scholarships are awarded based on merit.  Tuition assistance may also be available for students; seek information from the Financial Aid Office.  Available.  Available – Viewed as a full-time program (students registered for 9+ credits each semester.     Transfer Credits/Waivers   Upon approval of the appropriate Academic Department Head up to 15 credits (all transfer credits must have a grade of B or better).  Up to 15 credits (all transfer credits must have a grade of B or better).  Not Allowed.     Application Material   Application, two letters of recommendation, essays, transcripts, GMAT score, resume, TOEFL Score (international applicants)  Online application, 2-letters of recommendation, transcripts, resume, letters of intent, GMAT/GRE preferred  Applicaion, 2-letters of recommendation, transcripts, GMAT preferred but not required, resume, interview, sponsor agreement     Required Work Experience   Minimum 2 years  Minimum 2 years  None     Avg. Work Experience   5.8 years  8 years  12 years     Average GMAT score   623  575-600 (GMAT exam is preferred but not required)  570     Enroll as non-degree   Not allowed  Yes  Not allowed     International Course Requirement   Included in curriculum  Students must take three credits in an international elective prior to graduation.  Included in curriculum.     Independent Study Courses   Not available unless approved by Director  Students may take up to 9 credits of independent study with permission  Not available     Math & Science   4%

Narenn · Answer

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Narenn · Answer

so Early round deadline is just 10 days away. Where all ED applicants are at in their apps?

smilevirus · Answer

I got the interview invitation and will conduct the interview in 15 Feb. Anyone got interview invitation? Can you share some questions for preparation?

aswingauthamk18 · Answer

I submitted on Feb 1st and I didn't get my interview invite. Can you please tell when you submitted the application and your profile?

Nikhil · Answer

smilevirus I went through previous years topics and added some interview experiences in the following link. https://gmatclub.com/forum/UConnecticut ... brief.html

smilevirus · Answer

I submitted in early bird in November. I have 7 working years in Marketing Consumers Product in Wipro Unza Vietnam, I apply by GRE (rather low 304, and will retake soon in February). How about you?

smilevirus · Answer

It's really helpful

. + Kudos for you

aswingauthamk18 · Answer

Similar profile - 6 years marketing role in B2B software company - GRE - 312.
Applied on Feb 1st

aswingauthamk18 · Answer

Has anyone got an interview invite applying in R1?

bakavoice · Answer

Hi guys, I am 2nd year MBA student at UCONN. If you have any questions regarding the program, don't hesitate to ask.

aswingauthamk18 · Answer

I have a few questions.

1. How long does the UConn admissions team take to respond to the application?

2. How are the career opportunities for international students?

bakavoice · Answer

It might take between 2 weeks and a month. I am, however, speculating here as I am using my own experience and I am not sure about the majority of the cases.

Answering to your 2nd question, I would honestly say that opportunities are not that great. Having said that, I want to mention that it's not due to UCONN's brand or rankings. I have attended multiple conferences while in the US and I have met with the MBA students from Pittsburgh, Texas A&M, Texas Christian, Temple, Penn State, BU, UIUC, Rochester etc. 
All international students regardless of the school are having issues. What we are hearing from companies is that they like the students but MBA level jobs are usually a huge investment on their side and they don't want to invest their time and money in people who might not get a visa. The companies are interested in the long-term relationships, so even STEM OPT is not enough for them. At the same time, compared to 2018, 2019 seems better in terms of employment prospects, as the employers see that nothing has really been done on H1B except for the talking about doing something. I guess it's going to be better this year.

smilevirus · Answer

Thank you bakavoice. Your information is helpful.

I will have the interview with Michael Bozzi & Moira Rosek in 15th Feb. I'm rather worried because UConn is my top choice. As your experience, may you share the tips or any "special" questions you got in the last MBA interview?

aswingauthamk18 · Answer

Thank you <img src="{SMILIES_PATH}/1f642.png" class="forumSmileyItem" width="20" height="20" alt=":)" title="Smile" />

aswingauthamk18 · Answer

smilevirus  How did your interview go?

GMAT650ind · Answer

Hello guys,

I am an international applicant with 5 years experience in IT industry.
I have made into UConn's MBA program in finance and in MS program of Frankfurt School.
Which do you think will be a better choice?

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Nikhil · Answer

GMAT650ind I suggest you create a new topic in the following forum. https://gmatclub.com/forum/admitted-whi ... 2/?fl=menu

GMAT650ind · Answer

Has anyone got an admit yet? When does UCONN tell about scholarship and GA?

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Comparison of UConn's Various Program Options
	FULL-TIME MBA	PART-TIME MBA	EXECUTIVE MBA
Credits	57 (36 credits are considered core)	57 (19 courses, 11 of which are considered core courses and 8 are electives)	48
Format	Cohort (Year 1) – Lockstep, plus two Track electives in spring semester	Flexible, Self-paced	Cohort
Start Date	Fall only	Fall, Spring, Summer	Fall only
Time to Complete	16-21 months	3-5 years average	20 months
Class Times	Core curriculum daytime, Electives day/evening	Primarily Evenings	Primarily Weekends
Course Sequencing	Fixed for year 1 – Track courses and electives in Year 2 are offered with flexible options to ensure students can graduate in 16 or 21 months	Flexible although core courses should be taken early in the program.	Fixed.
Program Size	120 students	1,000+ students	60 students
Tracks (Concentrations)	Restricted to Tracks approved within the Full-time MBA curriculum. Students earning a Track, can also earn a Specialty within the corresponding Track.	Up to two – a concentration requires 2 courses in a concentration area beyond the core courses – students can take 8 courses beyond the core and can have a maximum of 2 concentrations although only one appears on the official transcript	None, although participants can create a concentration after graduation within the ABC Program at no additional cost (up to four courses)
Cost (2016-2017, Tuition and Fees)*	In-state: $14,552/year Out-of-state: $35,588/year	Per course fee: $2,475.00 for Fall 2016 and Spring 2017	$78,000
Calculus Requirement	No requirement	No requirement	No requirement
Scholarships/Financial Aid	Payment is due at start of each semester	Payment is due at the start of each semester and can be made online by credit card or check	The fee is due in 6 installments – see program staff for details
Financial Aid	Available: A limited number of Graduate Assistantships and other scholarships are awarded based on merit. Tuition assistance may also be available for students; seek information from the Financial Aid Office.	Available.	Available – Viewed as a full-time program (students registered for 9+ credits each semester.
Transfer Credits/Waivers	Upon approval of the appropriate Academic Department Head up to 15 credits (all transfer credits must have a grade of B or better).	Up to 15 credits (all transfer credits must have a grade of B or better).	Not Allowed.
Application Material	Application, two letters of recommendation, essays, transcripts, GMAT score, resume, TOEFL Score (international applicants)	Online application, 2-letters of recommendation, transcripts, resume, letters of intent, GMAT/GRE preferred	Applicaion, 2-letters of recommendation, transcripts, GMAT preferred but not required, resume, interview, sponsor agreement
Required Work Experience	Minimum 2 years	Minimum 2 years	None
Avg. Work Experience	5.8 years	8 years	12 years
Average GMAT score	623	575-600 (GMAT exam is preferred but not required)	570
Enroll as non-degree	Not allowed	Yes	Not allowed
International Course Requirement	Included in curriculum	Students must take three credits in an international elective prior to graduation.	Included in curriculum.
Independent Study Courses	Not available unless approved by Director	Students may take up to 9 credits of independent study with permission	Not available
Math & Science	4%