Global MBA- Triple Master Program

Listed below is a sample schedule for a Global MBA student. All courses taken at Loyola through the Global MBA program will be on-campus, in the evening.

Fall Semester, Year 1
August-December (Loyola New Orleans)

Spring Semester, Year 1
January-May (SKEMA, Paris)

Summer Session, Year 1
June-July (LMU, Munich)

Fall Semester, Year 2
September-October (LMU, Munich)

Thesis, Year 2
January-August (New Orleans, Paris, or Munich)

Application Deadlines

The Global MBA admits students every fall semester. Our cohort model allows students to start with and graduate with their same classmates, enhancing networking and camaraderie amongst students. Application deadlines are below:

• Priority Deadline: May 15
• Regular Deadline: June 30

Application Requirements (All Applicants)

To earn all three degrees, applicants must meet the admission requirements of each partner school. To apply, submit the following to Loyola University New Orleans:

• Application form

• $50 application fee (temporarily waived)

• Current résumé

• Two letters of recommendation (professional references)

• Official transcripts from all institutions attended (undergraduate, graduate, and professional)

• Copy of bachelor’s degree diploma

• Online interview

• Statement of purpose (400 words) addressing:

  • Why do you want to pursue the Global MBA / Triple Degree?

  • How will the program enhance your academic and/or professional background?

  • What makes you an ideal candidate?

• Optional: Official GMAT or GRE score report

Important: Documents sent directly by applicants are considered unofficial/self-reported. Official test scores and transcripts must be sent directly from the issuing institution or testing agency. Once all official materials are received and requirements are met, your application will be sent to the program for review.

International Applicants (Additional Requirements)

International applicants must also submit:

• Affidavit of Support showing sufficient funding for tuition and living expenses

• Official English proficiency scores: TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo. More details on this requirement can be found here. Scores sent directly from the applicant are considered self-reported and unofficial. It is the responsibility of the applicant to arrange for the testing agencies and to send your official documents directly to us. 

• Translated academic records (if degrees were completed outside the U.S.). Transcript evaluations accepted through WES, ECE, or SpanTran. 

• APS Certificate (required for applicants from China or Vietnam)

• If prompted for a CEEB code and your institution is not listed, enter: 000004

Once all official materials are received and requirements are met, your application will be sent to the program for review.

Note: LMU has additional requirements—all undergraduate degrees must be verified by ANABIN before enrollment.

Tuition and Fee Schedule

Tuition and fees for the Global MBA-Triple Master program are billed per credit hour enrolled every semester. Students are billed after registration and tuition bills are due by the first day of classes. 

*May vary on each campus

**Students are billed during the graduation term

***J-1 students must complete Affidavit of Support

Graduate Assistantships

The College of Business offers Global MBA students the unique opportunity of scholarship and work-experience with our Graduate Assistantship positions. Graduate assistants work closely with one or more business professors on academic research, grant administration, and special event planning. Several of our recent graduate assistants have co-authored publications with professors. These are hourly paid positions. Students must be admitted and active students in order to be considered for assistantship opportunities.

Academic Scholarships

Global MBA / Triple Degree applicants who submit GMAT scores may be considered for merit-based scholarships. Please note that scholarships are partial awards and do not cover full program tuition.

Programs for Veterans of Military Service

The Registrar's Office provides information about programs available to veterans of military service. Learn more here: Veterans and Active Duty Military. 

For More Information

Learn more about financial aid, employer reimbursement, current tuition and fees, and payment plans: Funding Your Graduate Education. The University’s Scholarships + Financial Aid Office can assist with FAFSA, private loans, grants, and other funding opportunities.

SKEMA Business School, Paris, France campus. 

With 9,500 students of 120+ nationalities and 50,000 alumni across 145 countries, SKEMA Business School is a global school which, through its research, its 70+ educational programs and its international multi-site structure, trains and educates the talents needed by 21st century companies. The school is now present in six countries: three campuses in France (Lille, Sophia Antipolis, Paris), three in China (Suzhou, Shanghai, Nanjing), one in the United States (Raleigh), one in Brazil (Belo Horizonte) and one in South Africa (Stellenbosch - Cape Town), as well as a resource and Artificial Intelligence research center in Montreal, Canada.

The Faculty counts 180 professors divided into three academies (Globalization, Innovation, Digitalization). The Research department has five centers that represent the main aspects of management.

SKEMA’s incubator-accelerator, SKEMA Ventures, counts over 200 incubated projects.

SKEMA boasts multiple accreditations — Equis, AACSB and EFMD Accredited EMBA. Its program are recognized in France (Visa, Grade de Licence, Grade de Master, RNCP, CGE label), the USA (Licensing), Brazil (Certificação), and China (Recognised by the Ministry of Education).

Ludwig Maximilians University (LMU) Munich School of Management.

The LMU Munich School of Management is a public research university located in Munich, Germany. It is among Germany's oldest universities. It has been considered as one of Germany's and Europe's most prestigious universities; with 34 Nobel laureates associated with the university. Indeed, LMU was ranked as the 40th Best Global University in 2018 by U.S. News & World Report. Pope Benedict XVI was also a student and professor at the university. LMU has been conferred the title of "elite university" under the German Universities Excellence Initiative launched first in 2006. Since then, LMU has renewed this status in the consecutive rounds of this competition.

Loyola University New Orleans Faculty:

• Todd Bacile
• Michelle Johnston
• John Levendis
• Daphne Main
• Toby Menard
• Frankie Weinberg
• Alicia Yancy

LMU Faculty:

• Manfred Schwaiger
• Andreas Richter
• Jelena Spanjol
• Markus Glaser
• Thomas Hess

SKEMA Faculty:

• Amine Ezzerouali
• Philippe Chereau
• Pierre Daniel
• Florencio Lopez de Silanes
• Miguel Suarez

Please see below for some of our most frequently asked questions. If you have any additional questions regarding the program or partner universities, please contact us directly at the emails below:

• Loyola University New Orleans: mba@loyno.edu or (504) 864-7953

• SKEMA Business School: international.admissions@skema.edu

• LMU (Munich): TripleMaster@som.lmu.de

Where do I send my transcripts?

Transcripts must be sent directly from the awarding institution to the Office of Admissions at Loyola University New Orleans. Transcripts sent by the prospective student will not be accepted. Transcripts can be sent in official electronic format to gradadmit@loyno.edu or in the mail to:
Office of Graduate Admissions
6363 St. Charles Avenue
Campus Box 18
New Orleans, LA 70118

What happens if I graduated from a Bachelor's or Master's degree outside of the United States?

An official, translated copy of academic records (transcripts) is required for applicants who attended or completed their bachelor's and/or master's degree outside of the United States. We typically accept transcripts from ECE, WES, or Spantran.  

When do you admit students for the Global MBA program? Can I apply year round?

Applications are reviewed year round, but students will be admitted in Fall terms only. 

When accepted, am I accepted to all three universities? 

Yes. Students applying to the Global MBA - Triple Master program will complete one application, and your admissions packet will be reviewed by an admissions committee composed of staff from all three universities. You will receive one admissions decision, which is applicable to the Global MBA at all three campuses. This admission only makes you eligible to study in the Global MBA -Triple Master program.

Is an interview required?

Yes. You can schedule your interview in your Admissions Portal once you have submitted your application requirements including resume, essay, recommendations, GMAT or GRE scores and official transcripts. 

Is the TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo required for International students?

Yes. International students must submit either a TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo score report verifying at least an intermediate level of English. Only those international students who obtained a degree from a college or university where English was the language of instruction can potentially waive the exam requirement. These exceptions will be made individually, and more details can be found here.

The TOEFL ITP cannot be substituted for the TOEFL IBT (internet based test). 

The MBA program requires the following scores (or higher) for each exam:

• TOEFL: 90
• IELTS: 6.5
• Duolingo: 110