Special Consideration Program

Special Consideration Pathway

Continue earning the prestige, respect, and competitive edge that comes with being a Mercer Bear by seamlessly transitioning into a graduate business program through the University’s Special Consideration Program. The pursuit of lifelong learning doesn’t have to end with your undergraduate degree; go further with a Mercer graduate business degree.

Eligible Programs

Gain special consideration for one of the following business programs at Mercer within two years of graduation.

 MBA Programs

• Evening MBA
• Full-Time (Day) MBA
• Online MBA
• Combined MBA/Master of Accountancy

Other Graduate Business Programs

• Master of Accountancy
• Master of Science in Business Analytics
• Master of Science in Integrative Business

Program Benefits

• Apply as test optional to be considered for admission without submission of GMAT or GRE scores. Test optional applicants will submit a statement of purpose on their application.
  
• Receive the Double Bear Scholarship for the entire length of the degree program, $3,500 scholarship for full-time enrollment or $1,750 scholarship for half-time enrollment.

Program Requirements

Requirements for Bachelor of Business Administration Students

• All BBA degree requirements have been met and a minimum of 30 semester hours of undergraduate coursework must be completed at Mercer’s School of Business and 32 semester hours at Mercer.
• An overall grade point average of 3.0 (including transferred hours), overall grade point average of 3.0 at Mercer, a 3.0 grade point average in all business core curriculum courses, and a 3.0 grade point average in the business minor.
• Earned a minimum grade of C in all business coursework at Mercer.
• GPA requirements must be maintained through graduation to be eligible for special consideration.

Requirements for Non-Bachelor of Business Administration Students

• Undergraduate degree requirements have been met with at least 32 semester hours completed at Mercer.
• Completed a minimum of statistics and math, including at least STA 126 or MATH 220 and one of the following: MAT 191, MAT 141, or MATH 130.
• An overall grade point average of 3.0 (including transferred hours), overall grade point average of 3.0 at Mercer, a 3.0 grade point average in all business core curriculum courses (if applicable), and a 3.0 grade point average in all major courses at Mercer.
• Earned a minimum grade of C in all business, math, and major coursework at Mercer.
• GPA requirements must be maintained through graduation to be eligible for special consideration.

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Connect with our Office of Graduate Admissions

Drew McIntosh, Director of Admissions
478.301.2833 or
business.admissions@mercer.edu