Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
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.
Authors: William Pratt, Robert Greve, Michael Williams, Suye Wang, Evan Shough
Institutions: University of Central Oklahoma, Oklahoma City University
Language: English
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
SDG: Quality education
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W4410515960