The 2015-2016 Texas Southern University MBA application is live which means that this year’s essay topic and recommendation questions are available to applicants. TSU only requires MBA applicants to complete one 2-page career objective essay.
2015-2016 Texas Southern University MBA Essay Topic
Please provide a 2-page career objective essay (including a description of the applicant’s greatest accomplishment and disappointment and lessons learned from the experiences, as well as a brief discussion of post-MBA goals).
2015-2016 Texas Southern University MBA Recommendation Questions
In addition to the 2-page career objective essay, applicants are asked to provide two letters of recommendations. The recommendation questions are as follows:
- How long have you known the applicant?
- In what capacity?
- Do you recommend the applicant for graduate study?
- Recommend without Reservation
- Recommend with Reservation
- Strongly Recommend
- Do Not Recommend
Next, recommenders are asked to rate the applicant 
Recommenders are then asked to rate the applicant on the following of abilities related to management, communication, and interpersonal skills. The admissions committee asks recommenders to rate applicant on a five-point scale: 1) Outstanding, 2) Above Average, 3) Average, 4) Below Average, and 5) Unknown.
- Potential for significant development as an academic leader
- Integrity and Reliability
- Mastery of fundamental professional knowledge
- Ability to understand and apply new ideas
- Self-motivation and resourcefulness
- Perseverance
- Verbal Communication Skills
- Written Communication Skills
- Relationship with colleagues
- Relationship with superiors
- Personal Appearance
At the end of the form, recommenders are also given the opportunity to upload their recommendations.