Admissions Requirements
To be considered for admission to the Master of Science in Strategic Marketing program, applicants must:
- Send official transcripts documenting an earned Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution.
- Demonstrate at least two years of practical, verified work experience in a marketing/advertising capacity in a for-profit or nonprofit organization.
- Have a grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.75 to 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, depending on depth of professional experience.
- Submit at least two letters of recommendation assessing the applicant’s potential from the following categories:
- Undergraduate faculty member within major (required for recent graduates)
- A community leader (pastor, program/project manager, etc.)
- Employer (current or former supervisor, internship sponsor, etc.)
- Submit a current resume.
- Complete an essay of about 500 words (1-2 pages), addressing:
- Your interest in the M.S. in Strategic Marketing program and what you expect to gain from your M.S. in Strategic Marketing education,
- The relevant professional, academic, and personal experiences you bring to the M.S. in Strategic Marketing program to benefit your educational experience and that of other cohort members.
7. Have completed (or demonstrate proficiency through the application essay) in:
- Computer Applications
- Oral Communications
- Written Communications
8. 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.