Graduate Student Admission Process
Please Note:
If reapplying for admission to a graduate program, please contact us at graduateadmission@csp.edu or 651-603-6223 for the Readmission Application.
Admission Requirements
Master of Business Administration
- Printable Application (PDF) or Apply Online
- Two Letters of Recommendation (PDF) from a non-relative colleague who can assess your leadership abilities
- Resumé - documenting 2+ years leadership experience
- Official College Transcripts from the regionally accredited college/university issuing undergraduate degree
- Essay describing specific examples of past and current leadership activity, such as managing people, leading a team or project, leading a committee, or leading a community initiative, and how this degree will benefit you in meeting your personal and professional goals (3-4 pages, in APA style from the American Psychological Association www.apastyle.org)
- Technology Agreement (PDF)
- Interview - scheduled once all above materials are received
M.A. in Christian Outreach
- Printable Application (PDF) or Apply Online
- Recommendation Letter from Pastor (PDF)
- Two Letters of Recommendation (non-relatives) (PDF)
- Documented coursework completed in Old and New Testament and Christian Doctrine, or demonstration of competency in course areas
- Official College Transcripts from the regionally accredited college/university issuing undergraduate degree
- Outreach Work Experiences/Resumé
- Essay (PDF)
- Technology Agreement (PDF)
Criminal Justice Leadership
- Printable Application (PDF) or Apply Online
- Official College Transcripts from the regionally accredited college/university issuing undergraduate degree
- Two Letters of Recommendation (non-relatives) (PDF)
- Resumé
- Essay (PDF)
- Technology Agreement (PDF)
- Interview (scheduled after materials are received)
- Because this program is practitioner-focused, applicants must have experience working or volunteering in the criminal justice field
M.A. in Education - Early Childhood Education
- Printable Application (PDF) or Apply Online
- Official College Transcripts from the regionally accredited college/university issuing undergraduate degree
- Two Letters of Recommendation (non-relatives) (PDF)
- Resumé
- Essay (PDF)
- Technology Agreement (PDF)
- Because this program is practitioner-focused, applicants must have current experience working or volunteering in the field
Family Life Education
- Printable Application (PDF) or Apply Online
- Official College Transcripts from the regionally accredited college/university issuing undergraduate degree
- Two Letters of Recommendation (non-relatives) (PDF)
- Resumé
- Essay (PDF)
- Technology Agreement (PDF)
- Because this program is practitioner-focused, applicants must have current experience working or volunteering in the field
M.A. in Education - Differentiated Instruction
- Printable Application (PDF) or Apply Online
- Official College Transcripts from the regionally accredited college/university issuing undergraduate degree
- Two Letters of Recommendation (non-relatives) (PDF)
- Resumé
- Technology Agreement (PDF)
- Essay (PDF)
M.A. in Organizational Management
- Printable Application (PDF) or Apply Online
- Official College Transcripts from the regionally accredited college/university issuing undergraduate degree
- Two Letters of Recommendation (non-relatives) (PDF)
- Resumé
- Essay (PDF)
- Technology Agreement (PDF)
- Interview (scheduled after materials are received)
Human Resource Management
- Printable Application (PDF) or Apply Online
- Official College Transcripts from the regionally accredited college/university issuing undergraduate degree
- Two Letters of Recommendation (non-relatives) (PDF)
- Resumé
- Essay (PDF)
- Technology Agreement (PDF)
- Interview (scheduled after materials are received)
Sports Management
- Printable Application (PDF) or Apply Online
- Official College Transcripts from the regionally accredited college/university issuing undergraduate degree
- Two Letters of Recommendation (non-relatives) (PDF)
- Resumé
- Essay (PDF)
- Technology Agreement (PDF)
- Interview (scheduled after materials are received)
International Students - Admissions Requirements
Please submit application materials and application fee of $50
(payable to Concordia University or pay online) to:
Concordia University
Attention: Graduate Admission Office
275 Syndicate St. N.
St Paul, MN 55104
(payable to Concordia University or pay online) to:
Concordia University
Attention: Graduate Admission Office
275 Syndicate St. N.
St Paul, MN 55104
Application materials can also be sent via e-mail to graduateadmission@csp.edu.
Application files are reviewed as soon as a file is complete. Deadlines are generally 30 days prior to a cohort's start date. View start dates.
Once you are accepted, a $100 tuition deposit is required to guarantee your place in the classroom ($250 for Christian Outreach students). This payment will be credited against your first semester tuition. You may make the payment by check, money order or online.
