International application process
Follow this application process if you have earned, or expect to earn, a degree from an institution outside of the United States.
Application deadlines
| Phase 1 deadline | Admission decision notification by | Enrollment deposit due by** | |
| Round 1 | Oct 1 | Dec 1 | Jan 1 |
| Round 2* | Dec 1 | Feb 1 | Mar 1 |
*Due to the time required for visa processing, international undergraduate applicants who are not currently studying in the United States should submit their applications no later than the second-round deadline.
**Proof of financial documentation must be submitted at time of enrollment deposit.
Start your application
Start the two-phase application process today. Phase 1 takes just five minutes plus your resume. Questions along the way? Reach out to us at ksbgrad@iu.edu.
Application timeline
Students interested in the program may apply to Phase 1 during their senior year.
Application requirements
We welcome applicants from all academic backgrounds who are interested in developing their business knowledge and leadership skills. While each application is reviewed holistically, the admissions committee typically looks for the following qualities:
- Academic excellence
- Effective communication skills
- Leadership potential
- Teamwork mindset
After submitting a Phase 1 application, selected applicants will be invited to complete Phase 2 of the application process. If invited, you must submit the following:
- One recommendation form
- Transcripts
- Required essay (maximum 500 words)
- What are your short-term and long-term career goals, and how does this program align with those goals? Describe the professional impact you hope to make, the challenges you aim to address in your field, and how your academic and career plans will support your aspirations.
- Optional essay (maximum 500 words)
- Use this essay to help us get to know you beyond your application. You may share information not addressed elsewhere, such as personal achievements, interests, gaps in your academic record, additional context for your recommendation, or something unique about yourself.
- Admission interview
- Selected applicants will be invited to interview.
- $75 USD application fee
- Application fee waivers are not available.
- GMAT or GRE (Optional)
- Submitting GMAT or GRE scores is optional. Applicants may choose whether to include test scores with their application. For applicants who do not submit scores, the Admissions Committee will evaluate academic readiness based on prior academic performance. In some cases, the Committee may request a GMAT or GRE score during the admissions review process.
- English Language Proficiency
- Applicants whose first language is not English, or who have not completed a qualifying degree in English, may be required to submit proof of English language proficiency. Accepted exams and minimum scores are:
- Duolingo English Test (DET): 130
- TOEFL iBT: 100 (out of 120) or 5 (out of 6)
- IELTS Academic: 7.0
- Applicants whose first language is not English, or who have not completed a qualifying degree in English, may be required to submit proof of English language proficiency. Accepted exams and minimum scores are:
Frequently asked questions
If you still have questions about the details of the application process, please review the MSIS International FAQ page.
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Application deadlines
Round 1: October 1
Round 2: December 1
Round 3: February 1
Round 4: March 1
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