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MS in Management Admission & Tuition

Get Started with your MS in Management

The MS in Management is designed for non-business students, who have backgrounds in STEM and liberal arts, with no more than 2 years of full-time work experience. We welcome students from diverse academic backgrounds and perspectives to ensure a rich classroom experience. Our ideal candidates are intellectually curious, passionate about their undergraduate fields, and seeking to supercharge their skills in order to launch a high-impact career in industry or business.

We seek applicants who are:

  • Current undergraduate non-business students from STEM or liberal arts programs
  • Graduates of non-business, STEM or liberal arts bachelor’s program within the past two years

The admissions process for the MS in Management is very collaborative. To learn more about your fit for the program, the admissions process, or to meet with an admissions representative, schedule a 1:1 meeting.

Application Checklist

Your first step is to start the application online. In the application, you will answer some questions and upload the documents described below. Once you've completed all components you will submit the application, and can log back into the portal at any time to check the status of your application materials.


In the online application, you will upload your resume that outlines your education and work experience.


Answers to three essay questions:

  • Why have you decided to pursue a MS in Management? Describe why you have specifically chosen to apply to this program at St. Thomas, and how the program will complement your undergraduate studies and support your short and long-term goals. (500 words)
  • Provide examples of two teamwork scenarios you have experienced either in the classroom or professionally - one great experience and one challenging experience. Explain the team assignment/goal, your specific role and contributions, and what you learned about leadership and teamwork and working towards a common goal from navigating through each situation. (500 words)
  • The MS in Management is a cohort-based learning program whereby students complete their curriculum as a group. What are some of your unique strengths or qualities that you would bring to the cohort, and how do you see those strengths benefiting the group as a whole?

If you don’t have these materials ready yet, that’s okay. You can start your application now, hit “save,” and then log in later to complete it and upload your essay responses (Word or PDF accepted).


To apply to this program, you must have a bachelor's degree in any subject from a regionally accredited U.S. institution (or the international equivalent) or demonstrate satisfactory progress toward graduation on or before May of the calendar year of program start. We need original transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate institutions you have attended, sent directly from the school. If you are currently finishing your bachelor’s degree, we will need an official transcript directly from the school for admission, then a final transcript that reflects your degree awarded once you complete your bachelor’s degree.

Send via email: If your institution offers electronic transcripts, ask them to email your transcript(s) to gradadmissions@stthomas.edu.

Send via mail: Paper transcripts must be submitted in sealed envelopes and signed by the appropriate university official. Send to:

University of St. Thomas
Graduate Records - Admissions
1000 LaSalle Ave., Box 5
Minneapolis, MN 55403-2005


Once you submit your completed online application, it will go to the admissions committee for review. If you meet the program requirements and demonstrate strong credentials, the admissions team will contact you to schedule an interview.


Application Deadlines

St. Thomas undergraduate students are eligible to apply for the spring term of their senior year. Students from other institutions are eligible to start the program in other terms depending on when they complete their bachelor's degree.

Start Your Application

Applications are open for the Spring/Summer 2025 program.

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Application Deadlines

  • Priority Deadline #1: November 30
  • Priority Deadline #2: January 30
  • Priority Deadline #3: March 15
  • Final Deadline: May 17

Connect with Admissions

Meet with Admissions and learn about the program and application requirements

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Tuition & Fees

$45,477 (estimated) total program tuition for students starting courses in spring/summer 2025.

$36,675 (estimated) total program tuition for students taking Business Fundamentals courses (6 credits) as part of their undergraduate program.


Summer 2025 Scholarships: Admitted students from the Summer 2025 cohort are eligible to receive up to $20,000 in scholarships.


Graduate Financial Aid

Tuition per credit (estimated) $1,467

Other fees include:

  • Technology fee per term
  • Health fee per term
  • Course materials

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