Yes, but there certain criteria is required, such as high undergraduate GPA or already have a Master degree. Texas A & M University at Commerce, University of Houston at Victoria, and Colorado State University. I believe there are more, but you have to dig up the search in this forum. We discuss about this before. Good Luck! Colorado State University: "GMAT Waiver Petition. An applicant with at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA in undergraduate work (3.0 GPA in the last 60 hours may be acceptable) and at least 8 years of full-time professional work experience that shows a progression in responsibility or a graduate studies degree may petition for a waiver to the GMAT. The GMAT Waiver Form (pdf version | doc version) must be completed, signed and submitted with your application packet that is mailed to the College of Business. Please note that one of your three references is required from individual who can attest to the content and accuracy of your resume. Please note the recommendation form below has a specific question to be completed by this designated individual. The petition is subject to the approval of the Graduate Admissions Committee." http://www.biz.colostate.edu/grad/admission.htm#ApplicationRequirements
Texas A&M University at Commerce. "*Probationary Admission --Should you not meet the 3.0 (3.25) GPA requirement as outlined above, you will be required to submit a GMAT/GRE score. An acceptable score for the GMAT is 500 with 20 on the verbal portion. Acceptable for the GRE is 1000 (sum of verbal + quantitative). You will also be required to submit all the numbered items above to be considered for probationary admission." URL: http://www.tamu-commerce.edu/graduateprograms/admissions/admissions.asp?pageName=admissions&menuName=admissions University of Houston at Victoria. "The applicant has completed a graduate or professional degree (i.e., a degree beyond a four-year baccalaureate degree) from an accredited college or university; OR The applicant has a current GRE score (less than 5 years old) of 900 or higher (verbal and quantitative sections combined); OR The applicant (i) has an undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher AND (ii) has at least two years of relevant professional and/or management/supervisory experience AND (iii) writes a letter of application outlining career goals and objectives AND (iv) earns a B or better in QMS 6351 and MGT 6351. In the event that the applicant is eligible for a degree plan waiver of QMS 6351, a B or better in MGT 6367 will satisfy this portion of the condition. In the event that the applicant is eligible for a degree plan waiver of MGT 6351, a B or better in MKT 6377 will satisfy this portion of the condition. " URL: http://www.uhv.edu/bus/gmba/gmatwaiver.asp
University of Baltimore will waive the GMAT for prior managerial experience (I believe 5 years). I think Loyola College does the same. I think this is very common, even for AACSB schools. Pug
"In order to qualify for GMAT waiver consideration a student must have: An advanced degree (e.g., masters or higher), or A combination of an undergraduate grade point average of 3.25 or higher and five years or more of significant managerial experience. A letter from your supervisor detailing your responsibilities. A personal interview with the MBA program advisor may also be required. " A master degree, or GPA of 3.25 with 5 years experience.
As others have described there are programs with waivers, but is there a reason in particular that you're afraid of the GMAT? If you've taken it and have a low score then I could see wanting to avoid it, but in reality there is probably at least some correlation between a school, its median GMAT score for new entrants, your GMAT score and how likely you'd be successful at that school. While AACSB accreditation doesn't necessarily make a school harder or easier any reputable MBA program requires a good balance between quantitative and qualitative skills. If you're prepared to invest a few dollars to see how you'd do "cold" take a look at 800score.com. They have some free sample questions I believe as well as an adaptive program when you buy their "GMAT Prep Course". I found it to be very similar to the real GMAT I took back in 2005. There are tons of other materials by other vendors as well, but if you're afraid of the computer-based adaptive approach make sure you get some software that mimics this.
I took the GMAT - scored a 600...I am enrolled at JSU and was required to complete the GMAT. I was just curious if other AACSB programs were starting to waive the exam. It looks like a lot of lower-tier programs that do not have a lot of competition for open seats are starting to waive the GMAT requirement to encourage older adult students with some experience in the business world...
