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Master of Science in Administrative Studies

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Admissions

The department reviews each student’s prior academic background in relationship to their current professional standing to determine suitability. Candidates for admission to the degree program are selected on the basis of academic transcripts, academic and personal references, and often interviews. Degree candidates have six years to complete the program from the date of their first course.

Part-time students who hold a bachelor’s degree but have not applied as degree candidates may enroll in the department’s classes on a space-available basis for a maximum of two courses prior to obtaining acceptance to the program. Students should consult prerequisite requirements for the program to determine what courses would be appropriate in this situation. It is important to note that a maximum of one course (four credit hours) with a grade of B+ or better completed prior to acceptance, not used toward another degree, and taken no more than four years prior to matriculation, may be credited toward degree requirements with department approval. A written request on the appropriate department form must accompany the student’s application. Students requesting full-time admission are expected to have completed a minimum of one year of work experience.

International Applicants

All applicants who require an I-20 visa from Boston University must submit an International Student Data Form, and financial and other documentation deemed necessary by the International Students and Scholars Office. Since scholarship funds are not available to foreign students, each international applicant must also submit a financial declaration showing adequate funding for both tuition and living expenses for the duration of the program. Please consult the International Student Data Form for information on the format and amount of this financial declaration. International students should also submit copies of current or recently issued visa or I-20 documentation. The student’s visa will not be issued without this information.

In addition to the normal requirements for admission, international students must demonstrate an understanding of English, including the ability to read and write with proficiency. International students whose native language is not English must submit the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), with a minimum score of 560; International English Language Testing System (IELTS) minimum score of 6.5; or the TOEFL Internet-based Test (iBT). A total score of 84 is the required minimum for the iBT. The scores on the individual sections should be, at a minimum, Reading—21, Listening—18, Speaking—23, and Writing—22. Information on these tests may be obtained at United States embassies, consulates, U.S. Information Service Offices and Information Agency offices, or by visiting the TOEFL website at www.toefl.org or the IELTS website at www.ielts.org. For the TOEFL examination, the institutional code number for Boston University’s Administrative Sciences Department is 9034. There is no institutional code for the IELTS examination. Students who have completed four years of study in the United States, earning a bachelor’s degree from a U.S.-accredited college or university, may be waived from this requirement.

The department has an active relationship with the Boston University Center for English Language and Orientation Programs (CELOP). Students who do not meet the minimum TOEFL requirement may wish to contact CELOP for further information.

All application materials must be submitted in English. A copy of the original document must accompany translations of academic records and other materials. Records of university study should show courses, grades, type of degree received, and exact or approximate rank in class.