Admission Requirements and Procedures:
1) Application Form A completed Graduate Application form is required. The form is located at http://muw.edu/gradstud/program_application.php
2) Official Transcripts
Official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate work from each institution attended, including MUW transcripts are required. Transcripts must verify that the applicant received a baccalaureate degree from a fully accredited four-year institution by one of the recognized accrediting agencies and that the applicant has a minimum 3.0 overall GPA on a four-point scale for undergraduate studies.
3) GMAT
A GMAT (Graduate Management Admission Test) score of 400 or higher is required. GMAT scores are valid for five years. If the test has been taken more than once, the admissions committee will use the highest total score to evaluate the application.
4) TOEFL for International Applicants
The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is required of all applicants who are not citizens of the U.S. including permanent resident applicants who hold a “green card” in the U.S. and international applicants currently in the U.S. on any type of visa.
5) Prerequisite Courses Completed
The following undergraduate courses must be completed (with a grade of C or better) prior to enrolling in graduate courses at MUW: BU 361 Principles of Marketing, BU 355 Business Finance, and BU 211 Principles of Accounting I.
6) Professional Letters of Recommendation
Three letters of professional recommendation are required. The letters should state the applicant’s qualifications for graduate work from persons (excluding family members and MUW employees) who have personal knowledge of the applicant’s academic or work performance.
7) Interview
Admission interviews are an important part of the application process. Invitations to interview are sent after a preliminary review of applications in each round. Candidates chosen to interview receive an e-mail with instructions on how to schedule an interview.Interviews may take place at the Mississippi University for Women campus, in select other locations, or by video conference.
8) Resume
A one-to two-page current resume describing all chronological work experience and education since high school is required. The applicant must include full legal name, address, telephone number, and e-mail address in the resume.
9) Essay
The required essay allows the admissions committee to learn about the applicant, his/her accomplishments and professional aspirations. Responses should be double-spaced and each page should clearly list the applicant’s full legal name and the essay topic. The required essay is to address the following topic: Describe your career goals and explain how a M.S. in Global Commerce from MUW will help you accomplish these goals. (750 words maximum)
10) Application Fee
A $25 non-refundable application fee is required of all applicants.
Completed Applications should be mailed to: Mississippi University for Women, School of Professional Studies, MUW-940, Columbus, MS 39740. For additional information, contact Linda Keel at lkeel@bu.muw.edu or (662) 329-7152.
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