Butler University
4600 Sunset Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46208, United States

Butler University is a private university in Indianapolis, Indiana. Founded in 1855 and named after founder Ovid Butler, the university has over 60 major academic fields of study in six colleges: the Lacy School of Business, College of Communication, College of Education, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, and Jordan College of the Arts. Its 295-acre (119 ha) campus is approximately five miles (8.0 km) from downtown Indianapolis.

Master of Business Administration

Our dynamic MBA program is taught by industry experts and guided by student-assigned certified leadership coaches that prepare you for leadership roles in the business world. On average, students complete their Butler MBA in 2years, but you have up to five years to finish at a pace that’s right for you. The Butler MBA is offered in both an on-campus and online format. Explore our Online MBA to see which format best aligns with your needs.

The Butler MBA is one of two programs in Indianapolis to be accredited by AACSB, the highest standard of achievement for business schools worldwide. Less than five percent of business schools have earned this prestigious accreditation. By choosing the Butler MBA, you can be confident that you’re choosing a program with the highest academic standards.

MBA Core

  • MBA505 Gateway Experience (1 credit)
  • MBA510 Leadership (3 credits)
  • MBA515 Legal and Ethical Operation of Business (3 credits)
  • MBA520 Managerial Accounting (3 credits)
  • MBA522 Impact Practicum* (2 credits)
  • MBA525 Managerial Economics (3 credits)
  • MBA530 Financial Management (3 credits)
  • MBA535 Marketing Management and Research Methods (3 credits)
  • MBA540 Introduction to Operations and Supply Chain (3 credits)
  • MBA542 The Entrepreneurial Mindset (3 credits)
  • MBA545 Integrated Capstone Experience** (3 credits)

May substitute Global Business Experience, but it will not count as elective credit.

All of the MBA Graduate Core courses (MBA505-MBA542) are prerequisites for MBA545.  MBA545 Capstone may NOT be taken concurrently with or before any other MBA Graduate Core course.

https://www.butler.edu/lacy-business/mba/ 

All applicants to the Masters of Business Administration (MBA) program must possess a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution or the international equivalent prior to enrollment at the graduate level.

To apply, candidates should submit the following:

  • Butler Application
  • Personal Statement
  • Two Letters of Recommendation
  • Official Transcripts or copies of official transcripts from all the colleges and universities where candidates:
    • Earned a degree
    • Earned more than 15 credits (undergraduate and graduate)
    • Completed any program prerequisite (regardless of number of credit hours)
    • Completed courses for which candidates are applying for transfer credit
  • Current Résumé

International applicants must additionally submit the following:

TOEFL scores or equivalent proof of English proficiency

Applicants must meet a minimum level of proficiency in the English language and submit proof of this proficiency to the Office of Admission. Minimum proficiency can be met by any of the following exams or testing systems:

  • Duolingo: A score of 100 is required to meet Butler University’s requirements.
  • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): A score of 79 (iBT) meets Butler University’s English language proficiency requirements. Butler’s TOEFL school code is 1073.
  • International English Language Training System (IELTS): A score of 6.0 meets Butler’s requirements.
  • PTE Academic or PTE Academic Online: A score of 53 meets Butler’s requirements.

GMAT/GRE Exemption for Qualifying Students

GMAT/ GRE scores for candidates who meet any one of the requirements listed below are eligible for an automatic exemption and will not need to fill out a waiver form.

  • Applicants with an undergraduate cumulative college GPA of 3.0 or higher from an accredited university
  • Applicants who have received a Masters degree from an accredited university
  • Four years of full-time, professional and applicable work experience

All GMAT/GRE waivers are considered on a case-by-case basis, and an approved waiver request does not guarantee admission to the program. You are welcome to submit your scores for consideration if you meet the exemption requirements

  • A clear copy of your passport
  • Evidence of financial support

Transcripts
Copies of official transcripts may be uploaded in the online application for application review only. Applicants who receive an offer of admission will be required at that time to submit official final transcripts issued directly from the institution(s) for verification prior to enrollment. More information is available in the application for admission.

Submit all supplementary application materials directly to:

Office of Graduate Admission
Butler University
4600 Sunset Avenue
Indianapolis, IN 46208

Alternatively, application materials may be emailed to [email protected].

https://www.butler.edu/lacy-business/mba/admission/ 

International Applicants: For fall term admission, the final application deadline is July 1.

https://www.butler.edu/lacy-business/mba/ 

Click Here for Undergraduate Application

Click Here for Graduate Application

Application Coding: There is currently no place to add Indo Global Studies coding. Please send student and their documents to [email protected] as soon as the application has been submitted.

UG: Apply to Common App
Grad: Apply online