Typically, your application will be evaluated in five different areas: Work experience, undergraduate grade point average, test scores, goals statement, and references.
Work experience:
You must have at least two years full-time, professional work experience to be eligible for admission to the MBA program. The MMIS and MPNA programs are a bit more flexible and will accept internships and sometimes, part-time experience.
References:
Two references from persons qualified to evaluate your academic or professional qualifications are required.
Those submitting references may mail the recommendations directly to the Graduate Program Office (1501 Hennepin Avenue), or return to you to include with the rest of your application materials. We do not accept electronic letters or faxed letters. Reference forms can be found online at https://db.metrostate.edu/webapps/drep/reference_letter.pdf
Goals Essay:
The goals essay gives the faculty admissions committee an idea of why you are applying to a graduate degree program and serves as a sample of your writing. The essay should be well organized, concise and free of grammar, punctuation and spelling errors. Try to limit your essay to two pages, double spaced and include the following information:
- Why are you interested in the program you are applying to?
- What is your career objective?
- What attracts you to Metropolitan State?
- Why do you feel you would be a good match for our program?
The goals essay is also a time for you to address any perceived weaknesses in your application. If your undergraduate GPA is low, tell us why. If there is a gap in your work experience, explain it in the goals essay.
Undergraduate Transcripts/GPA: Only official undergraduate transcripts will be accepted. There is no minimum GPA requirement to enter a College of Management graduate program. However, if your cumulative GPA is below a 2.8 you will want to address this in your goals statement.
Submit transcripts from all schools attended, including previous graduate work you may have completed.
Test Scores:
MBA applicants: The GMAT (www.mba.com) is required if you are applying to the MBA program, or if you are applying to the MMIS or MPNA program and live outside the Twin Cities Metro Area and are unable to complete the skills assessment.
The following formula is used when considering applicants for admission to the MBA:
(weighted GPA x 200) + GMAT score = 1025 or above
Applicants who do not meet this criterion will not be admitted to the MBA program
MMIS, MPNA and certificate applicants: You will be required to complete the diagnostic skills assessment. (http://www.metrostate.edu/diagnostic/grad.html) which includes basic measures of writing and math. Call 612-659-7258 for more information concerning the assessment exams.
Prerequisite Courses
You will not be fully admitted to a College of Management graduate program until all required prerequisite courses are completed.
MBA prerequisites:
- Financial accounting
- Statistics
- Macroeconomics AND Microeconomics OR
- Foundations of Economic Analysis
MMIS prerequisite:
- Financial accounting
- Statistics
- College Algebra
- Programming Language
There are no course prerequisites for the MPNA program.
International Student Requirements - All Programs
TOEFL Required if undergraduate degree is from a non-English speaking institution outside the U.S. F-1 students and residents . Official TOEFL scores must be sent directly to the College of Management Graduate Program Office at Metropolitan State University. Examinee copies are not accepted.
ECE or WES Transcript Evaluation Course-by-Course evaluation is required if undergraduate degree is from an institution outside the U.S. Transcript evaluation must be sent directly to the Graduate Program Office.
Affidavit of Financial Support Required for all international students, verifying funds for two years of study
Transfer Verification Form Required for F-1 international students currently in the United States on an I-20 from another college or university who wish to transfer to Metropolitan State
GMAT Scores Required in lieu of the assessments if prospective student lives outside of MN
Check Metropolitan State website for additional International Student Requirements http://www.metrostate.edu/studentaff/int.html
Application Requirements Grid
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Application Requirements |
MBA |
MPNA |
MMIS |
MIS Certificate |
Project Management Certificate |
| Application/$20 fee* | Required | Required | Required | Required | Required |
| Official Undergraduate Transcripts | Required | Required | Required | Required | Required |
| Goals Essay | Required | Required | Required | Required | Required |
| Resume | Required | Required | Required | Required | Required |
| Two References | Required | Required | Required |
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| GMAT Scores | Required | May be required if residing outside MN | May be required if residing outside MN | - | - |
| Assessments | May be required | Required | Required | Required | Required |
| Work Experience | 2 years required | 2 years recommended | 1 year required | 2 years recommended | 2 years recommended |
*20 application fee waived for Metropolitan State undergraduates
Application Deadline
Complete application by :
| Term | Deadline |
| Summer Term | April 1 |
| Fall Semester | August 1 |
| Spring Semester | December 1 |
International Students complete application by :
| Semester | Deadline |
| Fall | May 1 |
| Spring | September 1 |