Admission Requirements

RCU seeks to admit motivated and qualified students into its Master of Business Administration (MBA) program. Admission is open to applicants who demonstrate the academic preparation, professional interest, and commitment necessary to succeed in graduate-level business studies. RCU values students who wish to build a strong foundation in business administration, advance their career opportunities, and fully engage in the rigor of distance education.

Master of Business Administration

Applicants must be at least 21 years of age and submit official documentation verifying the completion of a bachelor’s degree from an appropriately accredited institution.

Applicants must provide an official government ID to prove their residency and identity. In addition, international applicants whose prior academic instruction was not conducted in English may be required to provide proof of English language proficiency and/or an evaluation of official transcripts by a recognized credential evaluation agency.

Admissions Procedure

RCU accepts applications on an ongoing basis. Applications are reviewed upon receipt of all required documentation. Applications completed and submitted by the deadline will be evaluated for admission into the next scheduled term.

Incomplete applications cannot be evaluated for admission. Applicants are advised to ensure that all required documentation is included with their applications to avoid a delay in the admissions process.

All applicants must submit:

1. A completed Application Form – which is available on the RCU website
2. Official transcripts verifying the completion of a bachelor’s degree from an institution accredited by an agency recognized by the US Department of Education, CHEA, or listed on the World Higher Education Database (WHED) Portal
3. Degree Certificate
4. An updated resume
5. Copy of an official government photo ID or passport

Additional requirements for international students:

1. Transcripts not in English: Transcripts that are not in English must be translated into English and evaluated by an approved third party recognized by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). RCU’s preferred provider is World Education Services (WES).
2. Alternative transcript evaluation: Transcripts may also be reviewed by a qualified evaluator who is fluent in the language in which the transcript was issued. Evaluators must possess expertise in the educational practices of the country of origin and include an English translation of the review. All translated documents must be certified as official.
3. International Transcript Requirements: To be accepted, an official transcript for a degree program completed in a country other than the U.S. must include the following information:
   
   1. The type of degree completed (bachelor’s, master’s, or doctorate);
   2. The date when the degree was conferred;
   3. A complete record of all courses taken, including the corresponding credit hours (or units) and the grades earned;
   4. A legend with the grading scale and the key to reading the transcript;
   5. Signature by the appropriate university official.

   In cases where the official transcript does not contain one or more of the specified details described above, students are required to obtain an official US degree equivalency evaluation from an organization recognized by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). RCU’s preferred provider is World Education Services (WES).

4. Proof of English Language Proficiency: Passing an English language proficiency exam is required of applicants whose native language is not English. The only exception is for applicants who have earned a degree at an appropriately accredited institution where English is the principal language of instruction.

English Language Proficiency Test Requirements

For admission, non-native English-speaking applicants must score at or above the following levels in one of the following English language proficiency tests:

• TOEFL Paper Based Test (PBT): minimum score of 60 required
• TOEFL Internet-Based Test (iBT): minimum score of 71 required
• International English Language Test (IELTS): minimum score of 6.5 required
• Pearson Test of English Academic Score Report: minimum score of 50 required
• Duolingo English Test: minimum score of 100 required
• 4-skill Michigan English Test (MET): minimum score of 55 required
• Michigan Examination for the Certificate of Competency in English (ECCE): minimum score of 650/LP required
• Michigan Examination for the Certificate of Proficiency in English (ECPE): minimum score of 650/LP required

Applicants who have already taken the TOEFL, IELTS, PTE Duolingo or the Michigan exam can upload a copy of their exam results within the application.

Applicants who have not taken either the TOEFL, IELTS, PTE, Duolingo, or the Michigan exam will need to take it before applying to RCU. Applications cannot be reviewed without qualifying exam results.