Detail-Oriented Financial Analyst
No, GMAT is not only for MBA. It’s also used for admissions into programs like MS in Finance, MS in Supply Chain Management, Business Analytics, Marketing, and International Business—especially at top schools in the US and Europe.
For example, IE Business School’s Master in Business Analytics and ESSEC’s Master in Finance accept GMAT scores. It’s a good way to show you can handle business and number-heavy programs, even if your background isn’t in business or engineering.
Another point worth knowing—some scholarships also consider your GMAT score. Schools like ISB and IE often factor it into their decision when awarding scholarships, even if it’s not a must-have for the program itself.
Since the score stays valid for 5 years, you can use it to apply to different programs or schools over time—it gives you more options without needing to take the test again.
