New Special Admission Requirements for College of Business and Public Administration Master's Degree Programs
Beginning with Fall 2009 trimester admissions, all students applying for admission to a College of Business and Public Administration masters degree program must submit supplemental information in addition to the standard Governors State University application.
If you have any questions regarding the new Special Admissions requirements please contact the CBPA Advising office at 708.534.4391.
MBA, MS Accounting, and MS Management Information Systems
In addition to university admission requirements, applicants must submit the following documents as part of their application package:
- Official transcripts showing successful completion of a bachelor's degree.
- A GMAT score from tests administered within five years of the date of admission.
- Two confidential letters of recommendation from professional references (e. g. current or former college faculty member, current or former work supervisor, community leader)
- A one-page statement of intent should outline personal career goals and reasons for applying to the program. This statement should be specific and include information about short- and long-term goals and how enrolling in the program may help achieve them. The statement of intent also offers applicants the opportunity to demonstrate writing and communication skills, specify examples of leadership, and provide pertinent information to help the committee select candidates who can benefit from and contribute to the program.
- A current resume
The GMAT may be waived for applicants who have (1) an undergraduate G.P.A. of 3.5 or higher for the last 60 hours, from a regionally accredited college or university, or (2) a graduate degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
Master of Public Administration
In addition to university admission requirements, applicants must submit the following documents as part of their application package:
- Official transcripts showing successful completion of a bachelor's degree. Normally applicants will be expected to have a 3.0 cumulative G.P. A. (on a 4.0 scale) in their last 60 credit hours.
- Two confidential letters of recommendation from professional references (e. g. current or former college faculty member, current or former work supervisor, or community leader)
- A one-page statement of intent should outline personal career goals and reasons for applying to the program. This statement should be specific and include information about short- and long-term goals and how enrolling in the program may help achieve them. The statement of intent also offers applicants the opportunity to demonstrate writing and communication skills, specify examples of leadership, and provide pertinent information to help the committee select candidates who can benefit from and contribute to the program.
- A current resume
How to Apply to All CBPA Graduate Programs
Step 1
Fill out the graduate application.
Step 2
Send the graduate application, an official undergraduate transcript showing successful completion of a bachelor’s degree, and the $50 application fee to:
Office of Admission
Governors State University
1 University Parkway
University Park, IL 60484
Step 3
Complete the supplemental application materials required by the College. These materials consist of the following:
- A GMAT score from tests administered within five years of the date of admission. (Not required for the Masters in Public Administration degree)
- Two confidential letters of recommendation from professional references (e. g. current or former college faculty member, current or former work supervisor, community leader). Download CBPA Graduate Program Recommendation Form here.
- A one-page statement of intent should outline personal career goals and reasons for applying to the program. This statement should be specific and include information about short- and long-term goals and how enrolling in the program may help achieve them. The statement of intent also offers applicants the opportunity to demonstrate writing and communication skills, specify examples of leadership, and provide pertinent information to help the committee select candidates who can benefit from and contribute to the program.
- A current resume
STEP 4
Have all supplemental materials sent to:
CBPA Graduate Admission Committee
Advising Office, Room G281
Governors State University
1 University parkway
University Park, IL 60484
