Metropolitan School of Professional Studies

Following are the requirements and procedures for admission into the graduate programs at the Metropolitan School of Professional Studies (Master of Science in Management and Master of Arts in Human Resource Management):

1. Applicants must submit their application online.

CUA's online application is optimized for application efficiency. The online application gives applicants control of submitting not only the graduate application, but also, nearly all of the supporting documents. For this reason, it is very important that applicants have all of their required documents ready to submit before starting the application. Applicants will not be able to complete the online application without submitting all of the necessary documents.

2. All applicants must include the following at the time of application (All materials should be submitted in .doc, .wpd, .rtf, .pdf, .docx, .xlsx, or .txt formats and should be no larger than 600kb):

• Graduate Application
• Statement of Purpose, approximately 500 words in length, stating purpose for undertaking graduate studies, qualifications, personal and professional goals, and how participation in the program will help attain these goals.
• Unofficial transcripts from all undergraduate level, or higher, courses
• Contact information for three recommenders.  Ideally, at least one academic recommendation (from a former faculty member) and one professional recommendation (preferably from a former or current supervisor) should be included.
• $55 application fee
• Résumé, detailing your professional experiences (work, awards, memberships).  

3. For international applicants, please be sure to attach both original copies in the native language and translated forms of all grade reports, certificates, and transcripts at the time of application. English proficiency and proof of funding documents must be presented to the Office of Graduate Admissions either by postal mail or in person. These documents will not be accepted through the online application. 

Once all of the required documents are received, applications will be reviewed by the individual school or program admissions committees using the unofficial transcripts. If an offer of admission is made, then an official transcript in the original signed and sealed envelope must be received and reviewed for verification by the Office of Graduate Admissions before registration for classes is allowed. Admission decisions will be based on grade point average, undergraduate major, years and relevance of work experience, recommendations, writing ability, relevance/usefulness of program to meeting personal and professional objectives, and other relevant criteria.

Typical deadlines for applying:
Fall Semester- July 15 (International Applicants: July 1)
Spring Semester- November 15 (International Applicants: Nov. 1)
Summer Semester- April 1

For more information on applying, application deadlines, and access to online application materials, please visit the Admissions Office Web site.  (Please note: Anyone applying and accepted after the suggested deadlines may incur a late registration fee of at least $75.00.)

Helpful Links:

MSPS Undergraduate Admissions

MSPS Health Information Technology Admissions

MSPS Admissions Homepage

Master of Science in Management

Master of Arts in Human Resource Management

Transfer Credit Policy (PDF)

CUA Office of Graduate Admissions

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