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Entrance Requirements

Applications are reviewed holistically. Therefore, there is no specific minimum or “cut-off” scores used during the SHM evaluation process.

The M.P.S. program has the following entrance requirements:

Graduate School Requirements (University-Wide for ALL Graduate Applicants):

  • A completed online Graduate School application
  • Undergraduate Degree(s) as required per country of admission by the Graduate School confirmed with submission of copies of official transcripts / documentation (for institutions outside the U.S. documents may include marksheets, record of courses, degree/study certificate, original diploma, etc.) from all post-secondary institutions attended (and official English translations if the language of instruction is not English) 
  • English proficiency (if required per country of admission by the Graduate School)
  • Payment of a non-refundable application fee (decided by the Graduate School)

School of Hospitality Management Requirements (After Graduate School Processes Application):

  • An undergraduate degree (in any field)
  • A resume or CV
  • Two letters of recommendation (preferably one professional and one academic)
  • A statement of career and educational goals in essay format (2-3 pages in length)
  • Submission of a video interview

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FALL 2025 Application Deadlines

 

International Student Deadline* March 1, 2025
Scholarship Opportunity / Final Deadline** May 15, 2025
*International applicants must submit materials at least four months before the beginning of the semester for which they are applying.
**Applications submitted after the Final Deadline will be considered on a case-by-case basis based on program availability, application materials, and video assessment. Deadlines are subject to change without notice.