Graduate Degrees
Admission Requirements for Graduate Degree Programs: In addition to the university's requirements, graduate programs in the School of Business may have program-specific admission criteria. See each program for additional information.
Application Deadlines:
Completed applications must be received by the following priority deadlines for admission to graduate degree programs in the School of Business and Technology:
| July 16 |
fall semester |
| November 16 |
spring semester |
| April 16 |
summer semester |
Applications received after these deadlines will be considered on a space-available basis.
Graduate Provisional Acceptance: The School of Business will admit students who do not meet minimum admission requirements but have the potential to do well as a graduate student on a provisional basis. Students who are admitted under provisional acceptance terms may take up to nine (9) credits in the first semester identified by the school; they must receive a grade of B or better in each provisional course to be considered for degree status.
Admission and Enrollment for Dual-Degree Programs: Students seeking admission to a dual-degree program must meet admission requirements for both programs. Those who wish to pursue a dual degree are encouraged to apply when they first enroll in the university; however, students can elect to enroll in a dual-degree program after they have begun their graduate studies at Marymount.
Students enrolling in any of the School of Business dual-degree programs may not substitute any courses specified in the programs. Furthermore, the degrees specified in a dual-degree program must be awarded simultaneously.
Admission Requirements for Nondegree Studies: Graduate nondegree admission is limited to six (6) credits and two consecutive semesters in the School of Business. Students who wish to continue graduate study as a degree- or certificate-seeking student must apply for program admission and meet all regular admission requirements for the program.
Graduate Student Orientation Requirement: The School of Business requires new graduate students to attend a Graduate Student Orientation. Orientation sessions are held in June and August for fall semester and in January for the spring semester. Students will be notified about the date and time of their orientation session after their acceptance into a program. Admitted students are encouraged to register for classes before the orientation dates.
Minimum Grade Requirements: All graduate students in the School of Business must maintain a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher. According to university policy, no course may be repeated more than once. These requirements apply to all degree, dual-degree, and certificate programs. See individual programs for additional requirements.
Transfer Credits: Students who have completed an equivalent graduate course within five years at an accredited college or university, and received a grade of B or better, may be permitted to transfer those graduate credits at the discretion of the program director. No transfer credit is given for internship or practicum experience at the graduate level. Ordinarily, no more than 12 graduate credit hours may be transferred.