Students applying for entry into the School of Professional Studies Master's and doctoral level programs must fulfill the general requirements for admission to the University of the Incarnate Word and the special requirements for admission to the MBA, MAA and MSODL programs.

1. Evidence of an earned Baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution of higher learning with an overall GPA of 2.5 or better.
2. Official transcripts from each college and university previously attended. These transcripts must be mailed or e-mailed directly from the college or university to our office.
3. At least one of the following as specified by the discipline under program description:

• A nationally recognized entrance test specified by the discipline
• Evaluation by one or more professionals in the intended field of study
• Professional certification or a degree of equal or higher level than that sought from an accredited institution of higher learning
• Letters of Recommendation

Other admission criteria as specified by the discipline may include but are not limited to:

• A minimum number of credit hours in the discipline with a specified GPA minimum
• Other specialized test with acceptable performance
• An interview with faculty or admissions personnel
• A writing sample

Discipline-specific requirements are listed under each program description. Petitions for admission with exception to the published criteria must be recommended by the Program Admissions Committee and approved by the Dean of Graduate Studies and Research. Exceptions must be documented with an explanation. A copy of this documentation must be included in the student's permanent file.

Conditional admission may be granted upon approval of the Program Admissions Committee and the Dean of Graduate Studies and Research. Criteria and the time limit for removing conditions will be specified in the letter of admission.

The Doctor of Business Administration requires that applicants hold an earned master’s degree in business (M.B.A.) from a regionally accredited university with an overall master’s GPA of 3.0 or better.

If an applicant’s master’s degree is not in a business area, the student may be required to successfully complete one or more master’s-level graduate business courses to provide an adequate foundation in core areas of business studies including: accounting, economics, finance, marketing, quantitative methods/statistics, and strategy. If an applicant’s overall master’s GPA is below a 3.0, they may report their Graduate Management Aptitude Test (GMAT) for consideration.

Additional Requirements:

• Submit all official transcripts from each college and university previously attended,
• At least one professional; at least one academic letter of recommendation describing potential for successful doctoral studies;
• A current, professional resume; and
• A written statement of purpose detailing the applicant’s fit with the University and the program.