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Graduate Student Admission Process

Please Note:
If reapplying for admission to a graduate program, please contact your Academic Advisor.

Admission Requirements

Master of Business Administration*
  • Apply Online or Printable Application (PDF)
  • $50 Application Fee (non-refundable) payable to Concordia University by check, money order or pay online
  • Minimum two years of organizational/business experience and leadership experience
  • Two Letters of Recommendation (PDF) from a non-relative colleague who can assess your leadership abilities
  • Resumé
  • Official College Transcripts from the regionally accredited college/university issuing undergraduate degree
  • Essay describing specific examples of past and current leadership activity, such as managing people, leading a team or project, leading a committee, or leading a community initiative, and how this degree will benefit you in meeting your personal and professional goals (3-4 pages, in APA style from the American Psychological Association www.apastyle.org)
  • Technology Agreement
  • Interview - scheduled once all above materials are received
Master of Business Administration - Health Care Management emphasis*
  • Apply Online or Printable Application (PDF)
  • $50 Application Fee (non-refundable) payable to Concordia University by check, money order or pay online
  • Minimum two years of organizational/business experience and leadership experience
  • Two Letters of Recommendation (PDF) from a non-relative colleague who can assess your leadership abilities
  • Resumé
  • Official College Transcripts from the regionally accredited college/university issuing undergraduate degree
  • Essay describing specific examples of past and current leadership activity, such as managing people, leading a team or project, leading a committee, or leading a community initiative, and how this degree will benefit you in meeting your personal and professional goals (3-4 pages, in APA style from the American Psychological Association www.apastyle.org)
  • Technology Agreement
  • Interview - scheduled once all above materials are received
M.A. in Christian Outreach
M.A. in Criminal Justice Leadership
M.A. in Education - Differentiated Instruction* (face to face)
M.A. in Education - Differentiated Instruction* (online)
M.A. in Education - Early Childhood Education
M.A. in Education - Classroom Instruction#
M.A. in Education - Classroom Instruction (with K-12 Reading Endorsement)#
M.A. in Education - Educational Leadership* (face to face) 
M.A. in Education - Educational Leadership* (online)
M.A. in Family Life Education
M.A. in Leadership and Management*
  • Apply Online or Printable Application (PDF)
  • $50 Application Fee (non-refundable) payable to Concordia University by check, money order or pay online
  • Official College Transcripts from the regionally accredited college/university issuing undergraduate degree
  • Two Letters of Recommendation (non-relatives) (PDF)
  • Resumé documenting 2+ years of business or professional experience
  • Essay describing your career and academic goals and your experiences with leadership and how these have shaped you as a team member and/or leader (2-3 pages, double spaced).  Essay Cover Sheet (PDF)
  • Technology Agreement
  • Interview (scheduled after materials are received)
M.A. in Human Resource Management*
  • Apply Online or Printable Application (PDF)
  • $50 Application Fee (non-refundable) payable to Concordia University by check, money order or pay online
  • Official College Transcripts from the regionally accredited college/university issuing undergraduate degree
  • Two Letters of Recommendation (non-relatives) (PDF)
  • Resumé documenting 2+ years of business or professional experience
  • Essay describing your career and academic goals and your experiences with leadership and how these have shaped you as a team member and/or leader (2-3 pages, double spaced).  Essay Cover Sheet (PDF) 
  • Technology Agreement
  • Interview (scheduled after materials are received)
M.A. in Strategic Communication Management*
International Students - Admissions Requirements
* = available face-to-face and online
# = available face-to-face only
all other programs available online only
Please submit application materials and application fee of $50
(payable to Concordia University or pay online) to:
Concordia University
Attention: Graduate Admission Office
275 Syndicate St. N.
St Paul, MN 55104

Application materials can also be sent via e-mail to graduateadmission@csp.edu.

Application files are reviewed as soon as a file is complete. Deadlines are generally 30 days prior to a cohort's start date. View start dates.