WPI - The Business School

According to official authority, <a href="https://www.shiksha.com/studyabroad/exams/gre/results-and-scores">GRE test scores </a>are not required. But as per the details given on the official website, several WPI require or strongly recommend the GRE. It is advised to check the application requirements page to know if the test is needed or not. As such, there is no minimum GRE score is required, but the average for admitted students is generally 150 in Verbal, 165 in Quantitative, and 3.0 Analytical.

According to U.S. News & World Report, WPI Business School acceptance rate is 65%. This means that out of 100 applicants, 65 get accepted. The acceptance rate also justifies that WPI – Business School is moderately selective at the time of admission. So, to improve the chances of getting admission, the applicants must aim to meet all the entry requirements. For undergraduate business programme admission, the applicants must have high school qualification for master’s programs, the applicants must have a bachelor’s degree.

Yes, WPI – The Business School offers scholarships to international students. The institute offers scholarships to admitted students on the basis of merit. The official authority holistically reviews the entire application for the scholarship. Note that there is no additional application for scholarship consideration. To get the scholarship, the applicants are required to simply select Yes when asked on the application whether they want to be considered for the scholarship or not.

• For the applicants of MS programs, scholarships range from USD 1,000 – USD 4,000
• The Dean Fellowship is a one-time USD 20,000 award to be used for tuition in the first year of study
• The Dean’s Diversity Scholarship is also offered to international students. For this scholarship, the applicants are required to write 1-2 page reflective essay that addresses how the applicant’s experiences with marginalization have affected the commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion

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Yes, to be a part of the business school of WPI, you would need a bachelor's degree with at least 3.5 GPA. Along with it the university might ask for the requirements given below:

Extracurricular activities
LORs
Essay
Good performance in GMAT or the GRE

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WPI Business School offers various courses in majors including Information Technology, Business Analytics, Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies, Computer Science, Computational Science etc. Some of the popular courses includes the following:

Bachelor of Science in Business

#170 (Shiksha Popularity Ranking)

MBA/PGDM

#142 (Shiksha Popularity Ranking)

MIM

#43 (Shiksha Popularity Ranking)

WPI Business School is known for being a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) focused school which produces adaptive leaders who shape the world at the nexus of Business & Technology. WPI is of among five percent of business schools accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). It focuses on practical influence that motivates a new generation of innovators, leaders, and risk-takers.

The graduates from WPI Business School have excelled in various fields including entrepreneurship, inventions, music industry, politician, writer, military, more. Some of the notable graduates are listed below:

• Jonathan Bird
• David Norton
• Naveen Selvadurai
• Elwood Haynes
• Im Tae-kyung
• Magic Dick
• J. Geils

WPI Business School graduates recommend various skills that must be mastered by graduates from business school. Some of the top ranked skills are listed below-

• Data Analysis
• Analytical Skills
• Microsoft Office
• Leadership
• Teamwork
• Strategic Planning
• Market Research
• Customer Service

For the academic year 2025, the WPI Business School acceptance rate was recorded to be 58%, which tells us that securing admission here is moderately competitive. As the university accepts only 58 out of 100 applicants on an average, all the candidates must fulfill the WPI Business School admission requirements and participate in co-curricular activities in order to boost their chances of securing an admission.

Note: Due to unavailability of data on the official website, the above listed data has been sourced from unofficial sources. Hence, it is subjected to change and may vary.

Prospective international students can apply for WPI Business School admissions through the Graduate Application Portal available on Worcester Polytechnic Institute's official website. While applying, candidates must submit the documents listed below:

• Completed online application along with USD 70 = INR 5,979.08* application fee;
• Official <a href="https://www.shiksha.com/studyabroad/what-are-academic-transcripts-articlepage-1425">academic transcripts</a>
• English language exam scores;
• <a href="https://www.shiksha.com/studyabroad/exams/gmat">GMAT</a> score report; and
• <a href="https://www.shiksha.com/studyabroad/financial-documents-required-applycontent51030">Financial documents</a> (proof of finances). 

*1 USD = INR 85.42

WPI Business School admission requirements for Master’s in Financial Technology (FinTech) are given below:

• Transcripts for all post-secondary colleges or universities
• Resume
• Statement of Purpose
• 3 Letters of Recommendation
• USD 70 application fee
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Note: The applicants are required to have at least one prior college-level Statistics and Finance / Accounting preparation course

WPI Business School reviews applications post the deadline and then categorises students on the basis of how well they meet the university's admission requirements. For pre-selections, WPI Business School may conduct on-campus interviews for admissions. When a candidate arrives for the interview, they are provided their schedule for the day by the university. Candidates must note that when they request an on-campus interview schedule, they link a job posting with it. In addition, there will be trigger dates set, including an application deadline for students, an employer review period for them and their team to decide who they would like to interview, and an interview sign-up period.

Every year, the WPI Business School awards WPI International Scholarships and merit-based scholarships to international students who have proven their dedication to the university's core values of inclusion, achievement, innovation, and community. International applicants are automatically considered for WPI scholarships. Therefore, there's no need for a separate scholarship application. WPI International Scholarship covers the student's complete demonstrated financial need for tuition and fees. A further USD 12,000 housing allowance is also included in the package.

Listed below are the WPI Business School scholarships for international students:

In order to secure an admission, overseas audience must fulfill the WPI Business School admission requirements for international students listed below:

• Bachelor's degree (3-year degree from NAAC A or better Institution in India);
• Grades: 3.0 GPA or higher;
• Official academic transcripts
• GMAT score of 600; and
• Proof of English proficiency language.

Note: Some WPI Business School programs have additional requirements. Therefore, students are advised to refer to the official website for course-specific requirements.

WPI Business School admission requirements for international students vary as per the choice of graduate program. Listed below are the entry requirements for pursing WPI Business School master's programs:

General Admission Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree (3-year degree from NAAC A or better Institution in India);
• Grades: 3.0 GPA or higher;
• Official academic transcripts
• GMAT score of 600; and
• Proof of English proficiency language.

Course-specific Admission Requirements:

• MSBA : Statistics Proficiency with Grade B or better
• MSIT : Programming Proficiency with Grade B or better
• MS in FinTech : College-level statistics course and finance/accounting preparation
• MSOSCA : Three semesters of college level math or two semesters of college level calculus
• <!- [if !supportLists]-><!- [endif]->MBA in Analytics: Statistics Proficiency with Grade B or better

WPI – The Business School application fee for graduate programs is USD 70 (Around INR 5,800). In order to apply to WPI – The Business School, the applicants are required to apply via Common App for undergraduate programs. For the graduate programs, the applicants can apply via the designated WPI graduate application portal. Other WPI – The Business School application requirements for graduate courses are given below:

• Transcripts for all post-secondary colleges and universities
• Letters of Recommendation
• GRE
• Application fee
• Statement of Purpose
• English language proficiency score

For undergraduate courses, the following documents will be required to complete WPI – The Business School application:

• Official transcripts from high school
• School counsellor letter of recommendation
• Teacher letter of recommendation
• Other required materials
• English language proficiency score
• Financial documents

WPI Business School offers a range of STEM focused programs for their international students through specialised master's degrees, certificates, and an MBA and doctoral programme in business administration. Some of the most popular WPI Business School programs are:

• MBA;
• MSIT;
• MSBA;
• MS in FinTech;
• MSOCA; and
• MBA in analytics.

WPI Business School is one of the best business schools in the world and has been awarded top ranks by prestigious bodies like QS, US News, and Times Higher Education (THE). Listed below are the WPI Business School rankings as mentioned in the prominent ranking bodies:

• QS Rankings - Global MBA: #201-250
• QS Rankings - Masters in Business Analytics: #81-90
• QS Rankings - Masters in Supply Chain Management: #39
• THE (Times Higher Education) - PG Business and Economics: #176-200
• US News & World Report - UG Business: #164