The Master of Science in Administration is an interdisciplinary degree perfect for anyone in management or administration who wants to increase their skills sets and knowledge to advance in their profession. The MSA was developed to hone skills in leadership, management and organization for professional administrators in both the public and nonprofit sectors.

Admission to the MSA program requires: a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution; minimum cumulative undergraduate GPA of 2.7; official transcripts from all undergraduate or graduate schools attended; and statement of purpose Some MSA administrative core courses have RECOMMENDED prerequisites. It is recommended that you have a background in statistics prior to taking MSA 600 and that you have some type of accounting background prior to taking MSA 602. These prerequisite courses are Accounting 201 or 203 and Statistics 282 or their equivalents. Students can satisfy the prerequisites for MSA 600 and MSA 602 in the following ways: Pre-requisites are waived for students meeting the requirements for regular admission to the MSA program. Students with Conditional Admission are reviewed on a case by case basis and may meet the requirements in the following ways: Successful completion of the course (grade of "C" or better) or its equivalent within three years prior to admission to the MSA program; Pass a competency assessment exam. The examination may be taken twice and must be passed with at least 70% accuracy. (sample accounting exam) (sample statistics exam) OR Take the course or its equivalent at CMU or another accredited institution. Step One: Apply online as an International student pursuing a graduate degree (master's, doctoral or specialist). Pay $60 application fee online Step Two: Transcripts/individual mark sheets/diplomas: Applicants must provide official copies of these documents which must be sent in a sealed envelope for the school(s) you attended or have the schools send them directly to us at the address below. A certified English translation is also required. Uploaded copies will not be accepted. English Proficiency: TOEFL, IELTS, MELAB, Pearson Test. See our English Proficiency Standards for score information English Language standards. The Global Engagement Office has a list of TOEFL exempt countries. Step Three: Please check with the department to which you are applying, or their website, for any other departmental requirements which may include but are not limited to the following: Statement of Purpose Standardized test scores (GRE, GMAT, MAT) Letters of recommendation Portfolio Résumé Step Four: Your application will be evaluated for acceptance. If admitted, you will receive your admissions letter electronically. Step Five: Once you are admitted to the graduate program, the Office of Global Engagement will contact you directly regarding any required documents for I-20 issuance if necessary.