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To be considered for MSU’s online MS in Management, Strategy and Leadership program, ideal candidates will have:
- 3 years (minimum) full-time managerial experience in a supervisory role and a high degree of potential for advancement to an organizational leadership role
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college
- 3.0 minimum cumulative undergraduate grade point average (GPA)
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- A cumulative GPA includes all credits and points earned for an entire bachelor’s degree. This may incorporate credits and points earned from multiple institutions if credit was awarded from more than one institution.
Applicants must submit the following items:
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- A completed application.
- A one-time, nonrefundable $100 application fee.
- Official undergraduate transcripts from a bachelor’s degree program at an accredited college or university and official transcripts of other programs or courses of study from any accredited college or university attended prior to Michigan State University. Transcripts from Michigan State are not required.
- If an applicant selects they are a Service member or a Veteran of the military an official military transcript will be required.
- Current resume detailing professional work experience, academic credentials and related accomplishments, and pertinent biographical information.
- Applicants’ resumes must include up to 20 years of work experience (if applicable).
- Applicants’ resumes must explicitly list supervisory vs. non-supervisory for each role within their work experience. If the role was supervisory, the applicant must include a range of direct reports.
- Applicants with military service must denote rank (and associated pay grade) for every position listed on their resume (military roles).
- Three letters of recommendation from professional, work-related references, preferably supervisors. Letters that attest to your ability to work within and lead teams, as well as to your contribution to a professional business environment, are strongly recommended.
- A statement of intention essay, no more than two pages, detailing your direct supervisory and/or management experience, as well as a statement on how you intend to leverage the degree in your career.
- GMAT scores may be submitted if your bachelor’s degree GPA was below 3.0 in your last two years of undergraduate work.
Transfer Credit Policy
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- At the sole discretion of Michigan State University, up to 9 graduate credit hours (excluding research and thesis credits) may be transferred from other postsecondary accredited institutions of comparable academic quality. Only courses in which at least a 3.0 grade or its equivalent was received will be considered for transfer. Transfer credit can only be used towards a master’s degree of 30 credits minimum; not towards a Graduate Certificate.
*Qualified applicants with 3 or more years’ full-time managerial experience in a supervisory role and a cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher are typically not required to submit GMAT scores for admissions consideration. Admissions decisions are determined by several factors, including: quantity and quality of professional and/or military experience; academic degrees (including graduate degrees) and grade point averages; institution(s) where credits were earned; Letters of Recommendation; and the Statement of intention. Applicants may be requested to submit GMAT scores based on these criteria. Applicants who have earned below a cumulative 3.0 GPA, especially from non-regionally accredited institutions, are encouraged to provide a strong GMAT score along with their application. Applicants with cumulative GPAs above 3.0 from non-regionally accredited institutions or for-profit institutions may be asked to take a GMAT depending upon the quality of their overall application. Submitted GMAT scores must not be more than five years old.
To be considered for MSU’s MS in Supply Chain Management program, you will have:
- An undergraduate degree with at least a 3.0 overall GPA, official transcripts to be provided.
- A minimum of two years of professional supply chain work experience.
*MSU seeks a more qualified student body, including students with an average of nine years of Supply Chain work experience, coupled with a GPA of 3.2 or higher.
*Be prepared to provide Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) or Graduate Record Examinations (GRE) scores. Qualified applicants with three or more years of supply chain work experience and a cumulative undergraduate grade-point average 3.0 are not required to submit either a GMAT or GRE score for admission consideration. Applicants should, however, be prepared for a review of undergraduate transcripts for quantitative content and the grades achieved in those quantitative courses. Applicants may compensate for deficiencies in their background by providing a strong score on the GMAT or GRE or other academic review courses as required by the department. Submitted GMAT or GRE scores must not be more than five years old.
Applicants must submit the following items:
- A completed application.
- A one-time, nonrefundable $100 application fee and transcript fee.
- Official bachelor’s degree-bearing transcript from a regionally or nationally accredited institution. Transcripts from Michigan State are not required.
- Current resume detailing professional work experience, academic credentials and related accomplishments, and pertinent biographical information.
- Three letters of recommendation
- At least one recommendation from a direct supervisor required, two is preferred. Letters should attest to the candidate’s supply chain management professional work experience, skill set and provide support of the candidate’s ability to succeed in a graduate program.
- Two personal statements of career goals and relevant information:
- Professional/Academic Background – Please tell us about your background, both professional and academic, and how these experiences have prepared you for a graduate program in Supply Chain Management. (maximum 750 words or 2 pages)
- Professional Goals – What are your professional goals in the Supply Chain Management field? How do you plan to achieve these goals and how does the MS in Supply Chain Management fit into this plan? (maximum 750 words or 2 pages)
Transfer Credit Policy
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- Transfer credit is not accepted from other institutions for this program.
To be considered for MSU’s online MS in Healthcare Management program, ideal candidates will:
- Be currently employed full-time or have been employed in the healthcare industry (including hospitals, pharmaceuticals, physician associations, surgical centers, medical suppliers, assisted care facilities, device manufacturers, insurance, consulting, or public policy) or at least 3 years of full-time experience in any industry.
- Have a 4-year bachelor’s degree from a regionally or nationally accredited institution.
- Have a cumulative undergraduate grade-point average of 3.0 in the last two years of your program.
- Have a high degree of potential for advancement to an organizational leadership role.
- Have some background knowledge of and exposure to word processing, spreadsheets, and presentations.
Admission to the program is selective and meeting the minimum standards listed does not guarantee admission. The applicant’s overall record is considered, including the student’s statement of objectives, recommendations, academic transcripts, and other documentation as required.
Applicants must submit the following items:
- $100 non-refundable application submission and transcript fee
- All required application documents
- Transcripts
- Transcripts from Michigan State University are not required. The official undergraduate transcript is required and must include a conferral date from the regional or nationally accredited institution.
- Three letters of recommendations from a professional, work-related reference, preferably a supervisor.
- These letters should reflect their experience in healthcare management.
- A statement of purpose that describes relevant education, relevant work experience and describes how the applicant intends to apply the degree to his or her career and how this degree will help them achieve their career goals. The statement should be between 250 – 1,000 words
- Resume with detailed work experience
- Transcripts
Transfer Credit Policy
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- As a rule, the Program does not accept transfer credits and will only review and consider a request to transfer credits in rare and exceptional circumstances.
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