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Master of Science in Strategic leadership

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Admissions Requirements

To be considered for admission to the Master of Science in Strategic Leadership program, applicants must:

  1. Have a Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher education.
  2. Have an undergraduate grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.75 to 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, depending on depth of professional experience.
  3. Demonstrate at least two years of practical, verified work experience in a business or management capacity in a for-profit, nonprofit, or entrepreneurial organization.  Applicants with less than two years experience may be considered on a limited, case by case basis. These “emerging leader” applicants will need to demonstrate an interest in and commitment to leadership development - as well as a high degree of potential. This interest and capacity will be determined through their essay and recommendations, along with their undergraduate GPA (typically 3.0 or higher).  This limited inclusion of a restricted number of emerging leaders in the MSL program provides opportunities for mentorship by our established leadership students, as well as a broader range of generational input.
  4. Submit at least two letters of recommendation from the following categories:  community leader, employer or [required for recent graduates] undergraduate faculty member.
  5. Complete an essay of 250 - 500 words, addressing:
    • your interest in the MSL program and what you expect to gain from your MSL education,
    • your experiences or responsibilities that demonstrate your interest in and commitment to your own leadership development,
    •  your most rewarding leadership experience and your most challenging leadership experience,
    •  the relevant professional, academic, and personal experiences  you bring to the MSL program to benefit your educational experience and that of other cohort members.
  1. Have completed (or demonstrate proficiency through the application essay) in:
    • Elementary Statistics
    • College Algebra
    • Computer Applications
    • Oral and Written Communications
  1. Submit a current resume.
  2. International students must submit scores from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) exam.  A minimum TOEFL of 550 is needed for admission consideration.