Application Process

Recommended admissions criteria

• Minimum 3.1 undergraduate G.P.A. on a 4.0 scale
• Undergraduate-level coursework in intermediate microeconomics, calculus and statistics

The above criteria is only recommended in addition to the minimum standards required by Ohio State Graduate and Professional Admissions.

Below are the minimum English language testing requirements for international applicants:

• TOEFL
• 19 on each section of the paper-based TOEFL
• 79 on the TOEFL iBT or TOEFL iBT Home Edition
• 550 on the TOEFL ITP for students in the American Language Program
• IELTS
• 7.0 on the IELTS Academic test or IELTS Indicator (6.5 for Moritz College of Law applicants)
• Duolingo
• 120 or higher

Applicants can learn more about testing requirements and exemptions at the English Proficiency webpage.

Required Documents

1. Statement of purposes explaining why applicant wants to be in the MAE program
2. Resume/CV
3. Three recommendations (applicant provides contact information, and Ohio State contacts recommendors directly)
4. Transcript(s) from all institutions where applicant has earned college credit
5. English language testing required for international applicants

Applicants should ensure they have all documentation and contact information ready prior to starting the online application.