Dec 12, 2024  
2024-2025 Graduate Catalog 
    
  Catalog Home
  Notices & Updates
  About the University
  Accreditation
  Trustees & Administrative Leadership
  Academic Calendar
  Student Rights & Responsibilities
  Academic & Administrative Policies
  Colleges, Schools, & Departments
  Graduate Programs
  Course Descriptions
  Admissions
  Costs, Financial Aid, & Assistantships
  Research Facilities & Services
  Contact Information
  Maps & Directions
  English Language Development Certificate Admissions
HELP
2024-2025 Graduate Catalog

Admission Requirements

In addition to the criteria below, applicants must meet general graduate admission requirements .

  • Official GMAT or GRE scores. 
  • Essay (Students may write their essay using either the standard essay prompt in the online application or the one below.)
    • Part 1 (up to 300 words): Why are you interested in attending graduate school at UMass Boston?
    • Part 2 (approx. 1,200 words): State a current issue, problem or topic from your intended field of study (This can be specific to your country, state or local community) and discuss your strategic plan as to how you would address the issue and how attending graduate school at UMass Boston will aid you in your pursuits.
  • Official TOEFL or IELTS scores required for all applicants that submit Non-United States academic transcripts (unless stated as exempt). Our minimum TOEFL score is 90 and our minimum IELTS score is 6.5.