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 or less (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.
Or
Put together 3-5 Power Point slides that showcase….
- Your creativity and demonstrate your ability to market your top attributes to the Admissions Committee reviewing your credentials. This relatively free-form option is yours to expand upon and interpret. These slides can be submitted in hard copy form or can be emailed to ferguson_sandra@roberts.edu
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.