Abstract
The purpose of this study is to measure the appropriateness of the existing admissions requirements as related to the likelihood of graduation. We employ a five-year sample of students admitted into the graduate program and selected a cutoff date to allow sufficient time for most of each cohort to complete their studies. Following the general structure of Pratt (2015) this study assesses the appropriateness of criteria employed to evaluate graduate program applicants. The findings of our study demonstrate that undergraduate performance, GPA, and work experience can provide sufficient information for qualifying candidates into a graduate business program. Furthermore, our findings reveal that if undergraduate GPA does not convey sufficient information to qualify a candidate, a GMAT score may be a useful contingency qualifier, but not necessary if undergraduate GPA provides sufficient information.
Recommended Citation
Pratt, William; Greve, Robert; Williams, Michael; Wang, Suye; and Shough, Evan
(2025)
"Assessment of Graduate Admission Requirements Aimed at Predicting Student Outcomes,"
International Journal for Business Education: Vol. 167:
No.
1, Article 3.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.61403/2164-2885.1159
Available at:
https://ir.library.illinoisstate.edu/ijbe/vol167/iss1/3
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