Admission Requirements for Graduate Programs at Fitchburg State University

Master of Business Administration in Accounting Online: GRE not required.

Admission Requirements for Master of Business Administration in Accounting Online:

• Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution, with official transcripts
• Overall undergraduate GPA of not less than 2.8
• Official transcripts of graduate-level coursework from a regionally accredited institution (if applicable)*
• Professional resume
• Students with undergraduate GPAs of less than 2.8 may also be considered for admission based on their professional work experience and a letter of recommendation.
• No GMAT is required.

Master of Education in Educational Leadership and Management (Non-Licensure) Online - No GRE

The admission requirements for the program are:

• Possess a Bachelor's degree from an institution with regional accreditation and provide official transcripts from all institutions attended.
• Maintain a minimum GPA of 2.8 in previous coursework; those with a GPA below 2.8 must furnish a letter of recommendation.
• Submit a professional resume.
• Provide a one-page essay on one of the following topics:Share a positive situation in which you made a substantial impact on someone's life by offering help.
• Discuss the most crucial factors for establishing enduring working relationships with students, friends, etc.
• Describe a significant event in which you assumed a teaching or helping role
• Official transcripts from all institutions attended
• GRE scores are not applicable for admission.

Master of Business Administration in Marketing: GRE not required.

Admission Requirements for Master of Business Administration in Marketing:

• Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution, with official transcripts
• Overall undergraduate GPA of not less than 2.8
• Official transcripts of graduate-level coursework from a regionally accredited institution.
• Professional resume
• No GMAT is required.

Online MBA in Human Resources Management - No GMAT required.

Admission Requirements for online MBA in Human Resources Management program:

• Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution, with official transcripts
• Overall undergraduate GPA of not less than 2.8
• Official transcripts of graduate-level coursework from a regionally accredited institution.
• Professional resume
• A letter of recommendation
• No GMAT is required.

Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling- GRE scores not required

• GRE scores are not required.
• Official transcript of a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution
• Three letters of recommendation
• Professional resume
• Official transcripts of graduate level coursework from a regionally accredited institution
• Graduate application and fee
• A personal statement
• Successful completion of all undergraduate prerequisites with grades of 2.5 or higher.

Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling- GRE scores not required

Admission requirements for Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling

• GRE scores are not required.
• Official transcript of a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution
• Three letters of recommendation
• Professional resume
• Official transcripts of graduate-level coursework from a regionally accredited institution
• Graduate application and fee
• A personal statement
• Successful completion of all undergraduate prerequisites with grades of 2.5 or higher.