Applicants must have completed an undergraduate degree from a regionally accredited institution and maintained an overall GPA of 2.75 on a 4.00 scale.  Applicants must demonstrate the language profiency necessary for successful graduate coursework.  If the grade point average upon admission is below 2.75, or if a grade point average is not available, or the language profiency is not adequate, the applicant may be admitted with provisional status.

Application Process

1. Completed application form with the nonrefundable application fee.
2. An official transcript issued to Saint Mary's University from the institution posting the applicant's completed degree. Transcripts from countries other than the U.S. must be evaluated on a course-by-course basis by World Education Services (WES) and be deemed equivalent to accredited U.S. university standards. Students are responsible for having their transcripts evaluated, as well as associated costs.
3. GMAT score sent to the Office of Admission on the Twin Cities campus.
4. A personal statement which includes the following:
    
   • A brief description of the applicant's background, training and experience;
   • A statement indicating the career goals of the applicant and his or her reasons for seeking admission to this program;
   • A description of the areas which the applicant considers to be his or her strengths and areas in which the applicant wishes to develop greater strengths and abilities;
   • A brief explanation of some of the biggest challenges to business in the 21st century; and
   • Personal information the applicant wishes to share.
    
5. Two letters of recommendation that verify professional and/or volunteer experience and academic ability .
6. A current résumé  listing educational background and work experience.
7. All applicants whose native language is not English and/or who submit a transcript from a country other than the U.S. must provide evidence of a TOEFL score of at least 550 if paper test administered, 213 if computer administered, or 77 if Internet administered.  The TOEFL is not required if the applicant has a bachelor's or higher degree from a regionally accredited U.S. college or university, or has successfully completed the Saint Mary's University English Language Academy certificate program in English Language Proficiency. 

All applicants must also complete an interview with the program staff.

Application materials should be sent to:
Admissions Office
Saint Mary’s University
2500 Park Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55404 

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