Admission Requirements

Applicants for the Organizational Leadership (MOL) Master’s Degree typically have two or more years of work experience. We also recommend that entering students have some college or working experience in leadership, such as human resources, planning, management, public administration and organizational psychology. College seniors or recent graduates may meet this requirement through appropriate professional experiences, such as internships, summer work, externships, athletics, creative activities, and projects.

Applicants for the Applied Analytics for Organizations (MAA) Master's Degree should have completed coursework in statistics or possess relevant professional experience. For those who do not meet this requirement, we offer preparatory coursework covering mathematical concepts integral to a student's success in the master's program. In addition, college seniors may enroll in the Masters of Applied Analytics program in conjunction with their Bachelor's degree with specific graduate courses fulfilling their undergraduate and graduate requirements.

For the certificate programs, prospective students must have completed an undergraduate degree at an accredited institution. In addition, prospective students who wish to apply for the Certificate in Applied Analytics for Organizations must have passed a college-level course in Statistics with a minimum grade of B within the last five years.

Undergraduate students who wish to apply must secure approvals from their academic advisor and the Dean of Graduate Studies before the end of their junior year. 

Those who have successfully completed the graduate studies certificate program with a final cumulative GPA of 3.0 are welcome to apply to the master's program. Candidates should schedule a personal interview with the Executive Director or Dean of Graduate Studies and follow the application procedures for the master's degree.

Admission decisions are based on many factors, such as:

• Prior academic degree and official transcripts
• A personal statement addressing their characteristics, acquired skills, and intellectual abilities, including preparation in the desired field of study connecting graduate/professional goals with the academic program
• Relevant work experience represented by résumé or curriculum vitae
• Interview with our VP Executive Director or Dean of Graduate Studies, or graduate program advisor