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Concordia students will be prepared to face life’s unscripted challenges and thoughtfully influence the affairs of the world.
The first step toward advancing your career begins here.
Applications are processed through GradCAS, a centralized application system servicing graduate programs nationwide. The application cycle opens each year mid-September (prior to the start year). Applications are reviewed in the order they are received until the application deadline of August 1 or until the cohort is filled.
Non-degree seeking students are welcome to take elective graduate courses, space permitting. Choose your course and complete our short Admission Form.
Review Concordia's Transfer Credit Policy.
The following are required to apply to the program:
A baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution
A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
A current resume
An essay of at least 500 words, representing your highest level of academic writing. Provide a description of your professional experiences and background that have contributed to your readiness for graduate education. Specify those unique experiences that prepared you for an advanced degree. Clearly describe your professional goals and how you believe pursuing an MS in Management Science & Quantitative Methods aligns with achieving those goals.
Three letters of recommendation from different individuals. The individuals you choose should not be related to you and should have strong knowledge of your professional character including observation of special skills, achievements and/or professional experiences, and your ability to be successful in a graduate program. Please notify your evaluators in advance to expect an email notification with a link to the Liaison Evaluator Portal to create an account, complete the standard form, and upload a personalized letter.
Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions should be sent directly to GradCAS at:
GradCAS Transcript Processing Center
P.O. Box 9217
Watertown, MA 02471
Steps to Apply:
You may begin your application before all materials are ready. GradCAS allows you to save your progress and return at any time.
Create your account in GradCAS
Select Summer 2024 from the drop down list and click Apply.
In the Find Program search bar type Concordia College to locate the Master of Science in Management Science & Quantitative Methods program.
Complete the three standard GradCAS sections of the application.
The fourth section is unique to our program. You'll upload required documents, request evaluators and answer program questions.
Pay the application fee.
No second institutional application fee is required.
Questions related to your application status:
Call | GradCAS Customer Service at 857.304.2086
Email | GradCASinfo@liaisonedu.com
Having trouble accessing the application:
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International applicants who wish to take this online program from their country of residence outside of the United States are welcome to apply. Because it is a fully online program, it is not possible to apply for the F-1 student visa to enter the U.S. or enroll in the program as an F-1 student transferring from another U.S. institution.
International applicants who hold other non-immigrant visa types in the U.S such as H1B, H-4, J-2 or any other visa type that allows for study are welcome to apply.
Transcripts
Students applying with international transcripts must submit their undergraduate transcript(s) to an approved credential evaluation agency for review and validation prior to applying to the program. These agencies can be found on the NACES website. Once validation has been completed, transcript documents can be requested through GradCAS.
English Proficiency
Non-native English speakers must demonstrate proficiency in English by providing one of the following official test score documents. The test date must be within two years of the date of application. Information on these tests can be obtained online at IELTS.org and TOEFL.org. Students' official results must be received directly from the testing service before enrolling. Concordia's TOEFL code is 6113, no code is required for IELTS.
IELTS with a minimum test score of 6.5
TOEFL with a minimum test score of 80
Understand the costs and fees related to the program. Find information for financial aid.
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Contact the admission team at MSQM@cord.edu with questions about the program.
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