The following materials must be forwarded to the Graduate Program Office for application consideration:

1. A completed College of Management Graduate Program Application, including $20 non refundable application fee (fee is waived for baccalaureate graduates of Metropolitan State);

2. Official transcripts showing a baccalaureate degree and a grade point average from all schools attended after high school; only official transcripts sent directly from the college or university will be accepted, no photocopies or student copies;

3. MPNA applicants must complete a reading, math and writing assessment administered through the Diagnostic Assessment Center. Applicants residing outside the Minneapolis/St. Paul metro area can submit official Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) scores instead of the diagnostic assessment. See www.mba.com for GMAT information.

4. Two references form from employers or others who can attest to the importance of the master’s degree in enhancing your professional development and commenting on your ability to pursue and successfully complete a graduate program;

5. A typed paper (two pages, double-spaced, typed) discussing "Why the Master’s Degree Would Help Me Achieve My Professional Goals," including specific reference to the MPNA online program, significant achievements, planned career, community and personal activities, including what you can contribute to the program, and

6. A current resume.

The College of Management Graduate Admissions Committee reviews applications only after all the above materials are received. Allow 10 business days after the application is complete for the admission decision.