Graduate Programs

The School of Business offers a Master of Business Administration, an MBA in Healthcare Management, a Master of Science in Accountancy; a Master of Science in Organizational Leadership and Change, a dual MBA/MSA and graduate certificates. Junior and senior undergraduates may qualify to take a graduate course, although special permission is required. Graduate courses are courses numbered at or above the 500-level.

Accreditation

The Master of Business Administration and Masters of Science in Accountancy are accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).

Admission Requirements for MBA, MBA HCA, MSOLC, MSA, and MBA/MSA programs

Graduate programs in the School of Business at Edgewood College offer exceptional and varied learning opportunities from faculty and peers alike. Applicants are therefore assessed for their potential for academic success, what they bring to the classroom, and their capacity to reflect the quality of an Edgewood College degree.

To be considered for admission, applicants must provide the following to the Graduate and Professional Studies Admissions Office:

Completed graduate application: https://www.edgewood.edu/Apply/Graduate.aspx. The application fee is waived for Edgewood College alumni and veterans.
Official transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate academic credits received from a United States regionally accredited or equivalent post- secondary institution, with a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.75 on a 4.0 scale, should be sent directly to Edgewood College. The cumulative grade point average is computed on the highest degree held at the time of application to the School of Business.
Two letters of recommendation from college or university professors, supervisors, and/or professional colleagues who can speak to the applicant’s potential for success in the School of Business graduate program selected. Additional guidelines for submitting letters of recommendation may be found on the School of Business website.*
A written statement explaining what the applicant hopes to gain from participation in the program, what the applicant brings to the program and how specific background experiences of the applicant will aid in their success as a student.
A detailed resume evidencing at least two years of relevant professional experience.
Documentation showing that applicant meets one of the following criteria:
- Five or more years of relevant professional experience AND a GPA of at least 3.25 overall or on the last 60 credits, OR
- Bachelor of Business Administration or Bachelor of Science in Business from Edgewood College AND an overall GPA of at least 3.25 for the last 60 credits of the degree program, OR
- Current, active military or former military personnel, or veteran, honorably discharged. Veterans are considered those who have served at least 180 days of active duty (not including training) or who have been injured and determined to have a disability before 180 days. (Does not include those who served the length of their term in the National Guard or Reserves without being activated at any time.), OR
- The Graduate Management Admission Test** (GMAT) with a score of at least 430 (or Graduate Record Exam (GRE) converted to comparable GMAT score).

For review and study assistance for the GMAT or GRE, visit www.Princetonreview.com or www.kaplan.com. Students must call 1-800-717-4628 or go online at http://www.mba.com to register for the test. Enter the name and city of the school to find testing centers. Students can also contact the Madison Testing Center with the following information:

Pearson Professional Center
8517 Excelsior Drive
Madison, Wisconsin 53717
608-833-3991

Please see Graduate Admissions in the Admissions section of the catalog for additional international student requirements.

*Please note that students applying to the Master of Science in Organizational Leadership and Change should submit the names and contact information of two references in place of two letters of recommendation.

** Please note that neither the GMAT nor GRE is required for students applying to the Master of Science in Organizational Leadership and Change program.

The entirety of the application materials above are considered in evaluating candidates.

Application materials may be sent to:

Edgewood College
Graduate Admissions Office
ATTN: Admissions Manager
1000 Edgewood College Drive
Madison, Wisconsin 53711