Marketing

Letters of Reference:
Number Required: 2

From Whom: Letters of recommendation should be obtained from college/university faculty members familiar with academic competence and/or an immediate work supervisor.

Coursework Required for Admission Consideration: Students who do not hold an undergraduate business degree may be advised to take general business courses as part of their elective sequence.

Bachelor\'s Degree in Discipline/Related Discipline: A baccalaureate degree, preferably in business, is required.

Statement of Goals: Two essays are required, one each on:

• Leadership: Please describe an incident from your personal experiences that typifies your definition of leadership. Specifically address ethics, diversity, collaboration, and motivation.
• Goals: Describe how you would expect to change over the course of the program. What personal and professional values and skills do you hope to acquire beyond academic content? How will obtaining the degree help you achieve your career goals?

Standardized Test Scores:
GMAT/GRE: Required.

For applicants whose native language is not English, the TOEFL, IELTS, or PTE Academic exam is required:

TOEFL: 100 iBT or 600 PBT minimum

IELTS: 7.5

PTE Academic: 72 minimum

Resume: Current resume required.

Transfer Credit: Upper-level graduate credits from an AACSB-accredited graduate business program, but not previously applied to a conferred degree, may be transferred into the M.S. program. The credits must be part of the required degree program at Temple University. To be transferred, the grade must be a "B" or better. The Admissions Committee makes recommendations for transferring credits to the department chair. The maximum number of credits a student may transfer is 6.