Admissions for Graduate Management Programs
Student Profile
The typical Master of Science in Management and MBA student has a full-time schedule and a full-time life. She has a career, a family, and other activities that require her time and resources. He wants the best in management education but needs to cut to the chase and glean what can be used most in the organization he serves.
Classroom Diversity:
Average age: 35
Occupations:
Business 29%
Manufacturing 28%
Healthcare 12%
Education 9%
Government 8%
Non-Profit 5%
Other 9%
Classroom Diversity:
Average age: 35
Occupations:
Business 29%
Manufacturing 28%
Healthcare 12%
Education 9%
Government 8%
Non-Profit 5%
Other 9%
Admissions Requirements
Acceptance into Trevecca’s graduate management programs is based upon a careful review of the admission criteria.
To be considered for admission, applicants must:
1. Submit the application with a non-refundable $25 application fee.
2. Have earned a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution, with a cumulative undergraduate GPA of 2.7 or better.
3. Submit one official transcript from all colleges/universities attended (undergraduate and graduate work). These transcripts must be sent directly from the institution to our office.
4. Send an updated resume and recommendation letter from your employer demonstrating significant employment experience and competence.
5. Submit two additional letters of recommendation. Forms are provided in the MSM/MBA packet.
6. Successfully complete the following assessment exams in the office of the Division of Management &
Adult Studies:
A) A Critical thinking skills analysis. This is a 35 question multiple choice test and sample questions
can be seen at http://www.insightassessment.com/SampleTest1.html.
B) Compose a 1-2 page, double-spaced, typed document analyzing a current business
problem. The document should contain a well-organized argument addressing the problem.
It should also be a sample of the applicant's best writing - mechanically, organizationally,
analytically, and stylistically. An outline may be used. (Passing score is 3.5 out of 5).
C) A quantitative skills proficiency exam with a score of 76 percent or better. Click here for a
study guide.
To be considered for admission, applicants must:
1. Submit the application with a non-refundable $25 application fee.
2. Have earned a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution, with a cumulative undergraduate GPA of 2.7 or better.
3. Submit one official transcript from all colleges/universities attended (undergraduate and graduate work). These transcripts must be sent directly from the institution to our office.
4. Send an updated resume and recommendation letter from your employer demonstrating significant employment experience and competence.
5. Submit two additional letters of recommendation. Forms are provided in the MSM/MBA packet.
6. Successfully complete the following assessment exams in the office of the Division of Management &
Adult Studies:
A) A Critical thinking skills analysis. This is a 35 question multiple choice test and sample questions
can be seen at http://www.insightassessment.com/SampleTest1.html.
B) Compose a 1-2 page, double-spaced, typed document analyzing a current business
problem. The document should contain a well-organized argument addressing the problem.
It should also be a sample of the applicant's best writing - mechanically, organizationally,
analytically, and stylistically. An outline may be used. (Passing score is 3.5 out of 5).
C) A quantitative skills proficiency exam with a score of 76 percent or better. Click here for a
study guide.