Admission to University of Massachusetts Amherst is selective and competitive and is based on a holistic review of application materials. A bachelor’s degree or its equivalent from a recognized academic institution of acceptable standing. A GMAT/GRE waiver is granted for an overall undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher. Work experience is not a requirement for admission to the MSBA, but will enhance your application. Coursework in subjects such as calculus, statistics or probability is encouraged, but not required.