June 26, 2007

Study Abroad without passing Standardized Exams - GRE / GMAT

by Jagdish Khubchandani

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 to 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 of Science/Management of Information Systems
Bachelor of Science/Interdisciplinary Studies - Telecommunications Management
Bachelor of Science/Finance
Bachelor of Science/Interdisciplinary Studies - Hospitality Management Concentration

4.Cardean

Graduate Certificate - Business Administration
Graduate Certificate - Human Resources Management
Graduate Certificate - Leadership
Graduate Certificate - Strategy and Economics
Master of Business Administration/Finance

5.South University

Bachelor of Business Administration

6.Walden University

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration/Finance
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration/Human Resource Management
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration/Management
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration/Marketing

7.Ellis MBA

Master of Business Administration/Project Management
Master of Business Administration/Risk Management
Master of Business Administration/Strategy and Economics
Master of Business Administration/Management of Information Systems
Master of Business Administration/Management of Technology

8.CTU Online

Master of Science in Management/Project Management
Master of Science in Management/Business Management
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration/HR Management
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration/Information Technology
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration/Management

9.AIU Online

Bachelor's of Business Administration in Accounting and Finance
Bachelor's of Business Administration in Healthcare Management
Bachelor's of Business Administration in Human Resources
Bachelor's of Business Administration in Management
Bachelor's of Business Administration in Marketing

10.University of Phoenix Online

Master of Business Administration
Master of Business Administration/Accounting
Master of Business Administration/Global Management
Master of Business Administration/Health Care Management
Master of Business Administration/Human Resource Management

No GRE / GMAT required -TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMS

1.University of Phoenix

Master of Business Administration/Technology Management
Master of Business Administration/e-Business
Master of Science in Computer Information Systems
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
Master of Information/System Management

2.Capella University

Bachelor of Science in Technology - Information Technology
Bachelor of Science in Technology - Graphics and Multimedia
Bachelor of Science in Technology - Network Technology
Bachelor of Science in Technology - Project Management
Bachelor of Science in Technology - Web Application Development

3.Ellis College

Bachelor of Science/Management of Information Systems
Bachelor of Science/Interdisciplinary Studies - Math/Physics
Bachelor of Science/Interdisciplinary Studies - Computer Science
Bachelor of Science/Interdisciplinary Studies - Technical Writing
Bachelor of Science/Interdisciplinary Studies - Technology

4.Cardean

Graduate Certificate - Management of Information Systems

5.South University

Bachelor of Science in Information Technology

6.Walden University

Master of Business Administration
Master of Business Administration in Management of Technology
Ph.D. in Applied Management and Decision Sciences
Ph.D. in Applied Mgmt & Decision Sci./Engineering Management
Master of Business Administration (High-Tech M.B.A.)

7.Ellis MBA

Graduate Certificate - Management of Information Systems

8.CTU Online

Master of Science in Management/IS Security
Master of Science in Management/IT Management
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration/Information Technology
Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering

9.AIU Online

Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Network Administration
Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Computer Systems
Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Programming
Master's Degree in Information Technology

10.University of Phoenix Online

Master of Business Administration/Technology Management
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
Bachelor of Science in Business/e-Business
Bachelor of Science in Business/Information Systems
Master of Arts in Education/Curriculum and Instruction-Adult Education

About the Author
Dr.Jagdish is an Indian Physician who has been accepted for inclusion in the list of "Who is Who International,2006 Professional edition". He is author of the famous Indian book "All In One- A comprehensive review of Internatioanl education and foreign exams". The book has an online supplement at http://www.docjagdish.blogspot.com/

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