The Aerospace & Defense MBA takes less than one year to complete, starting in January and ending in December.

Should pandemic conditions affect candidates’ ability to travel, alternative residence period sites will be selected that are compatible with ADMBA student travel needs and class profile.

In the case of governmental travel warnings or restrictions, we may utilize an online or hybrid modality for some aspects of the program; however, we will diligently pursue on-site learning experiences when possible.

Interested candidates are encouraged to speak with our recruiter to discuss the program and the fit with your career goals and years of professional work experience.

Step 1

Begin your application at https://apply.haslam.utk.edu/apply/

1. Start by indicating whether you are a new, returning or current student under “Admission Type.”
2. Scroll down to choose “Aerospace & Defense MBA” under “Program”
3. Choose the next spring semester under “Select Term”
4. Click “Save Your Selection”

Step 2

Review and complete the following application components:

• A resume
• Two references (with email addresses)
• Transcripts (for all schools attended)
• $60 non-refundable application fee
• One admissions essay addressing the following prompts:
  • Please provide a brief description of your organization and longer description of your role, including responsibilities, reporting relationships and budgetary scope
  • Please describe the critical challenges facing your organization and how these challenges impact your role
  • Please describe your motivation for pursuing an MBA
  • Please describe your plan for balancing your various commitments (work, school, family, etc.) while earning your MBA

Yes. The 2024 payment schedule is:

• Non–refundable advance program fee: $1,000 (paid 15 days after admission to confirm
  attendance)
• First installment due end of Spring Semester 2024: $24,000
• Second installment due end of Summer Semester 2024: $24,500
• Final installment due end of Fall Semester 2024 $24,500

Tuition may also be paid in a lump sum at the start of the first semester. Contact us about accommodations for company billing requirements or yearly educational tuition reimbursement caps.

The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, is a designated 2021-2022 Military Friendly Gold School and 2021-2022 Military Spouse Friendly School due to the expansive support available for the military community and their families at UT. Talk to an enrollment advisor for more information.

Learn more about UT’s Military Veteran Services.

The ADMBA offers one start date per year in mid-January.

Aerospace & Defense MBA applicants should have the following:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution; 2.7 min GPA (exceptions may be available for minimum GPA)
• Proof of significant professional achievement and increasing responsibility
• Endorsement from a supporting employer
• Evidence of business acumen
• Ability to create positive change within their organization

The total program fee for the Aerospace & Defense MBA is $74,000 (Subject to final
approval by the UTK Board of Trustees.) The program fee includes:

• All university tuition and fees
• Books and materials, including course-specific software
• Technical support for all software
• Local transportation to and from classes and special events during residence periods
• Two catered meals most days during residence periods

*Note that if using VA benefits, textbooks and meals are not included in tuition. Contact the Office of Veterans Services for more details.

The program fee does not include:

• Laptop computer (if needed, you can purchase a laptop at a discount through the UT Computer Store)
• Travel to and from residence periods
• Lodging during residence periods

*UT reserves the right to adjust tuition and fees when deemed necessary. These are set by the UT Board of Trustees in June/July of each year.

Yes. Many applicants’ employers provide full or partial financial assistance, as the Aerospace & Defense MBA assignments relate directly to work and improve employee performance and retention. Organizations can be billed directly for their tuition support as well.

We accept international applicants to the ADMBA program. International applicants with transcripts from institutions outside of the United States must submit transcripts to be translated and evaluated by a NACES accredited evaluation institution (for example WES). A full list of accredited evaluation institutions can be found at http://www.naces.org/members.html.

International applicants may also be required to submit results of the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS). Minimum score requirements for admission to the program are a total score of 100 on the internet-based TOEFL (iBT), or a 6.5 overall band score on the IELTS.

TOEFL or IELTS scores are considered valid if taken within two years from the application date. Applicants may be exempt from the English Certification requirement if English is an official language in the applicant’s country of citizenship, according to standards published by the Graduate School, or if English is the primary language of instruction at the institution in which the applicant received an undergraduate, graduate, or professional degree, or on a case-by-case basis as determined by the Admissions Committee.