How to Apply to Fletcher’s Master of Global Business Administration

Start your application here.

A résumé detailing your education and professional experience is required. Be sure to highlight any elements of your background as they relate to international affairs and global business.

You will need to submit official transcripts or copies of official transcripts from all colleges and universities that contributed toward a degree, regardless of whether you earned a degree. Transcripts should be sent directly from those schools to the Office of Graduate Admission Processing. Many schools issue transcripts electronically, either through their own web services or through vendors. If this option is available, specify that your transcript(s) be sent to onlinegba@tufts.edu. If your transcripts are being sent by mail, use the following address:

Fletcher Admissions
ATTN: GBA
160 Packard Ave
Medford, MA 02155

In these two essays, we ask you to describe your career goals, how Fletcher can help further them and how your unique perspective will enhance the Fletcher community. You can also include an optional addendum that provides further details about your background, including your academic record or work trajectory.

Two reference letters are required, but a maximum of four will be considered. These letters should come from people most familiar with your professional history and career goals. Academic letters of recommendation are also welcome.

Applicants whose native language is not English are required to provide official English language testing scores. Fletcher accepts scores from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), International English Language Testing System (IELTS), and the Duolingo English Test. Applicants may be waived from providing proof of English proficiency if they have earned a degree from an undergraduate program of at least three years or a degree from a graduate program of at least two years in which English was the language of instruction.

For each cohort, we offer a priority application deadline to help you get a head start on planning for your future. The $85 application fee is waived for all active-duty U.S. military and veterans, Tufts alumni, and applications received by the priority deadline.

While we do not require GMAT or GRE scores for admission, we encourage applicants who have taken these tests to submit their scores.

For questions about any of these requirements, contact us at onlinegba@tufts.edu or 617-627-5760.

Tuition for the online GBA program, which requires 36 credits to graduate, is $2,574 per credit for the 2025-26 academic year. The total tuition for the program is approximately $92,664 at the current tuition rate. Please visit the Student Financial Services website and their page on Cost of Attendance for Graduate School for more information about non-billed expenses.

This tuition rate is subject to approval by the Trustees of Tufts University. The 2025-26 academic year encompasses the following terms: summer 2025, fall 2025, and spring 2026. Students may take a part-time (two three-credit courses per term) or full-time (three three-credit courses per term) course load. Please note that tuition is subject to change and moderate increases are to be expected each academic year. Additionally, immersion fees vary by year and location.

Immersion fees are approximately $500 for on-campus immersions and up to $1,500 for international immersions, which includes programming and some meals. You are responsible for covering transportation to and from immersion locations, in addition to lodging, meals, and local transportation while in attendance. You are also responsible for the costs of your own textbooks and other course materials.

Earning a degree online while working allows you to apply your new skills in real time. As a result, many employers are willing to support continuing education. Reach out to your human resources department to see what kind of support your company offers. An enrollment advisor can also advise you on the most effective ways to approach this conversation.

There are a variety of financial aid options you can consider to help fund your education – including scholarships, employee sponsorship, military education benefits and student loans. Start building your financial plan here.