Warsaw Center FAQ

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1) What is the Warsaw Sports Marketing Center?
2) How does the Warsaw Center fit in to the Lundquist College of Business?
3) Do I apply directly to the Warsaw Center or to the LCB?
4) What GMAT score to I need in order to get into the Warsaw Center?
5) Is my college GPA considered in my application to the program?
6) How much work experience do I need?
7) Are there any academic pre-requisites needed for admission?
8) Are scholarships available?
9) What other forms of financial aid exist?
10) What are the deadlines for application?
11) Is there an advantage to applying early?
12) Can I transfer into the Warsaw Center from other MBA programs?
13) What types of jobs and internships do Warsaw students participate in?

1) What is the Warsaw Sports Marketing Center?
The Warsaw Sports Marketing Center is an educational institution dedicated to educating the next generation of leaders in sports business. Though the term “marketing” is prominent in our title, the Warsaw experience is designed to expose students to every aspect of sports business including finance, law, and sponsorship. We combine academics in the classroom with practical experience gained from partnerships with top sports businesses to provide our students with a strong, well-rounded foundation to launch and advance their careers in sports.
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2) How does the Warsaw Center fit in to the Lundquist College of Business?
The Warsaw Centers exists within the greater Lundquist College of Business’ (LCB) operations. Though the Warsaw Center has its own staff, unique programs and requirements, it is completely housed under the auspices of the LCB. All Warsaw students must meet all curriculum and other requirements dictated by the LCB in order to receive a degree.
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3) Do I apply directly to the Warsaw Center or to the LCB?
In order to gain admission into the Warsaw Center, you must be admitted to the Lundquist College of Business as well as the Warsaw Center itself. Applicants to the center are reviewed by both LCB and Warsaw staff members and must be approved by both.
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4) What GMAT score to I need in order to get into the Warsaw Center?
The average GMAT for students starting at the Center during the 2004-2005 school year is roughly 640. Though this number does not represent an absolute requirement for admission, it provides a guide. Applications are considered in their totality including work/life experiences, quality of undergraduate educational experience, in addition to the GMAT.
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5) Is my college GPA considered in my application to the program?
The quality of undergraduate institutions as well as applicant’s college GPA’s are components that are considered in the admissions process for the Warsaw Center. The average undergraduate GPA for the most recent class admitted was 3.32 (on a four point scale).
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6) How much work experience do I need?
Though exceptions are made for qualified applicants, the Center prefers for candidates to have at least two years of work experience in order to get the most out of their M.B.A. experience. The most recent class admitted averaged over four years (48 months) of work experience.
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7) Are there any academic pre-requisites needed for admission?
The Lundquist College of Business requires you to have completed one term each of microeconomics and macroeconomics before beginning in the program. In addition you must provide evidence of proficiency in mathematics by college-level algebra or calculus or by a score in the 60th percentile or above on the quantitative portion of the GMAT. These pre-requisites can be completed after you have been accepted into the program, but must be done before the fall that you begin at Oregon. In addition to the coursework requirements, the Oregon M.B.A. requires proficiency with commonly used word-processing and spreadsheet software. We recommend--but don't require--an introductory course in statistics and familiarity with accounting fundamentals.
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8) Are scholarships available?
A limited number of partial scholarships are available to first-year students. These scholarships are largely merit-based and distributed at the discretion of the Director of the M.B.A. program. Such scholarships do not require a separate application.
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9) What other forms of financial aid exist?
All M.B.A. students are eligible for the various federal educational loan programs. Go to http://financialaid.uoregon.edu/FA-aidprograms.htm to learn more about these programs and to download the appropriate aid applications.
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10) What are the deadlines for application?

Application deadlines are as follows:

November 15 (Early Decision Deadline)
February 15 (International Student Deadline)
March 15 (Domestic Student Deadline)
May 15 (Late Round – If space is available)

GMATs for each deadline should be taken a month in advance in order to ensure that your scores are reported in time to be included with your application. Admissions decisions will be mailed approximately 4-6 weeks after each deadline.
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11) Is there an advantage to applying early?
Though the Center’s admissions standards are consistent throughout the year, there may be some slight advantage in applying early in that the applicant pool is smaller initially. The flip-side of this is that early-applications receive greater scrutiny, also because of the smaller numbers of applicants.
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12) Can I transfer into the Warsaw Center from other MBA programs?
The Warsaw Center does not officially take transfer students. However, based on your educational experience, you may qualify for our “4-in-1” accelerated program where you can complete your M.B.A. in four terms (slightly over one calendar year). Many of the basic requirements are waived for accelerated students allowing them to graduate in two fewer terms than traditional students.
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13) What types of jobs and internships do Warsaw students participate in?
Over the last three years, Warsaw students have secured jobs and internships with the top companies in sports business including the following among others: