For consideration for admission to a Walsh College degree program (with the exception of the Tech Master of Business Administration and the International Tech Master of Business Administration), an applicant must:
For consideration for admission to the Tech Master of Business Administration program, an applicant must:
Individuals for whom English is not their first language must provide proof of English language proficiency. This proof may be in the form of one of the following:
An official document of these test scores must be sent to Walsh College for consideration in processing the admissions application. The Duolingo English Test, PTE A, TOEFL and IELTS scores are valid for two years; the MTELP and MELAB scores are valid for five years. Transcripts from the degree-granting institution may be accepted as proof of English language proficiency. Walsh College retains the right to require reexamination or further English language studies at a qualified institution for any non-native speaker of English. For additional information on international transcript evaluation and admission to Walsh College for those individuals pursuing a student visa, please see the section entitled Admission on a Student Visa.
For consideration for admission to the International Tech Master of Business Administration (MBAITECH) program in partnership with the International School of Engineering (INSOFE): An applicant must be enrolled as a student in the partnership program with the International School of Engineering (INSOFE) in India. An applicant must possess:
• A four-year bachelor’s degree completed in India accredited by National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) OR
• A bachelor’s degree or higher equivalent to a U.S. degree with transcripts evaluated by an agency that is a member of NACES (www.naces.org).
English language proficiency will be waived with admission to the partnership program with INSOFE as prior education completed through English language education systems. Students will be admitted fully upon receipt of official documentation/transcripts of prior education and successful completion of INSOFE coursework to transfer credit to Walsh College. Coursework must be completed with a grade of “C” (2.000) or better at INSOFE with a cumulative GPA of 3.000 from courses completed at INSOFE to transfer to Walsh College. An I-20 will be provided upon completion of the International Student packet and submission of copy of student's passport and financial backing documentation. Health insurance will be needed for duration of studies in the United States. Students will provide their own coverage or may join group health insurance plan available through Walsh College.
New graduate students entering the MAC, MAC/MBA, MBA, MBA/MKT, MBA/MSF, MBA/MSM, MBASTEM, MBASTEM/ITL, MSF, MSMKT, and MSITL are required to complete the Graduate Communication Assessment (GCA) prior to their first COM 510 Leadership Communication class session. MBA, MBA/MKT, MBA/MSF, MBA/MSM, MBASTEM, MBASTEM/ITL, and MSF students with a score of 4 or higher will not be required to complete the COM 510 course in their program.
It is highly recommended that students take the communication assessment immediately upon admission to Walsh College. Students are not charged a fee for the communication assessment and the assessment may only be taken one time and is not repeatable.
The Graduate Communication Assessment will assess writing skills in three areas:
For more information on the communication assessment please visit Communication Assessments.
Graduate students with a cumulative grade point average lower than 2.750 – but not below 2.000 – will be admitted on a provisional basis. Provisional admission requires a minimum cumulative grade point average of “B” (3.000) in the first two graduate courses. These first two courses must be within the degree program and may not be repeated for a higher grade to meet provisional admission requirements. Students who are readmitted or are pursuing a second master’s degree that have previously met provisional admission requirements with a cumulative Walsh College grade point average of 3.000 or higher will be considered as having met provisional admission requirements and will be admitted fully.
Failure to meet the requirements of the provisional status will result in dismissal which prohibits the student from enrolling in any further courses at Walsh College for a period of one year. After a period of one year, provisionally dismissed students may be eligible to reapply to a Walsh College graduate degree program. Upon readmission, all admissions policies in effect at that time will be applied toward a student’s application and evaluation process. A second provisional dismissal is considered final, and the student will not be eligible for readmission to Walsh College.
Advanced standing credit for graduate-level coursework that is directly equivalent to a required core and/or concentration course in students specific Walsh College degree program may be awarded for up to a maximum of 12-15 semester credit hours towards the appropriate degree program.
Advanced standing credit will only be awarded once for a transfer course within a graduate degree or certificate program; in subsequent programs, the course may be used to obtain a waiver or exclusion, if time limits and equivalencies are met. Approved courses taken at the graduate level while an undergraduate student may not exceed 12-15 semester credit hours of advanced standing depending on the graduate program.
Advanced standing credit awarded for a “course set” can be used to fulfill elective and concentration requirements but will not be designated on the student’s transcript as a concentration. A student will not be awarded a certificate for courses completed for a concentration. A student who is pursuing a second graduate degree at Walsh College will not be awarded a concentration that was previously completed in the first degree.
Eligibility for advanced standing coursework requires:
Students may contact admissions at admissions@walshcollege.edu for additional information.
Applicants may be eligible to receive waivers for required and/or elective coursework in a graduate program. Applicants will not receive credit for a waiver. A waiver requires the applicant to replace the waived course with an allowable elective course. Waivers may be awarded for coursework that is determined to be equivalent to courses required in the graduate degree program. Courses must have been completed at Walsh College or at another institution prior to admission to Walsh College. If the student desires to take a course that has been waived for a grade, they must contact their academic advisor.
Eligibility for a course waiver requires:
Exclusions may be granted for foundation or prerequisite courses within a graduate degree program and may be granted for equivalent coursework/prior experience (including undergraduate coursework) with evaluation at the point of admission. Courses must have been completed at Walsh College or at another institution prior to admission. Excluded foundation courses do not have to be replaced by another course in the student’s graduate degree program.
Dual degrees are available at the graduate level. The following programs are available as a dual degree with the Master of Business Administration: Master of Science in Accountancy, Master of Science in Finance, Master of Science in Management, and Master of Science in Marketing. The STEM Master of Business Administration is available as a dual degree with the Master of Science in Information Technology Leadership.
All required foundation, professional core, and/or required elective coursework within both graduate degrees must be completed prior to graduation. The student will be awarded two degrees, the Master of Business in Administration or STEM Master of Business Administration and the Master of Science in Accountancy, Finance, Management, Marketing, or Information Technology Leadership.
The student’s official transcript will reflect the two degrees earned and two diplomas will be issued.
Students may apply for a second graduate degree at Walsh College upon completion of their current academic degree program. Students must follow all procedures outlined for application to graduate programs. Consideration of prior graduate academic coursework that has been successfully completed at Walsh College will be reviewed as outlined in sections entitled Advanced Standing Credit, Course Waivers and Exclusions.