Post-Graduate Admission

The application process requires the following steps for students. Interested students may submit documents in person, via fax, e-mail, or U.S. post. For application documents, please contact the Office of Admissions at the appropriate campus.

• All applicants must complete an Application for Admission and pay the non-refundable application fee. This may be completed on the University’s website or in the Office of Admissions.
• Complete the Enrollment Agreement which includes emergency contact information, acknowledgement of University policies, and student information release.
• A TOEFL score of 550 or an equivalent score on an internationally recognized test, if English is not the primary language.
• Submit proof of an earned master’s degree in specified field of study:
• Candidates for the Certificate of Advanced Studies in Business Futures must have an earned master’s in business administration, management, or related field(s) that demonstrates exposure to managerial functions; or a master’s degree in an unrelated field with significant business/managerial experience.
• Candidates for the Certificate of Advanced Studies in Enterprise Architecture must have an earned master’s in the computing field such as information technology, software engineering, or related fields that demonstrates exposure to information technology.
• Resume outlining a minimum of five years of significant professional work experience in the related field of study; this requirement may be waived or altered for an applicant by the Program Admissions SubCommittee.
• A 750 word Statement of Purpose indicating the applicant’s interest in pursuing the advanced degree and the relationship to their future goals.
• A 750 word research and writing sample; a specific topic is provided for each cohort.
• Two letters of recommendation that demonstrate capability to succeed at post-graduate level studies

International students must adhere to the University’s additional admissions requirements for international students, outlined in detail in the University’s catalog.

Acceptance requires a student meet the following criteria:

• A 3.0 grade point average on a 4.0 scale for the master’s degree in the student’s field of study.
• Approval and acceptance by the Programs Steering Committee’s Admissions Sub-Committee.
• Successful completion of BUS801 Qualitative Research and Academic Writing with a grade of 3.0 or higher.
• Transfer Credit
• No more than 20% for the degree may be transferred from another institution.