Applications for admission to the next cohort program will be accepted on a rolling basis. Decisions will be made when a candidate's admission materials are complete. Selection into the MISST cohort is competitive. Candidates for admission must meet all requirements for admission to the program. In the event that more candidates have applied to the cohort than can be accepted, the candidates who have submitted the best credentials at the time when admission decisions are made will be given preference in admission.

Admissions Criteria

Participation in the MISST program is open to currently employed professionals who:

• Are seeking the knowledge and skills to prepare them for strategic or technical leadership in organizing, designing and supporting technology initiatives within their organizations.
• Are seeking additional skills that will enable them to advance into leadership positions.
• Have an affinity for technology.
• Demonstrate experience or commitment to consider technical and non-technical options in strategic thinking and in designing team-based solutions to technology-related challenges.

Prospective students are expected to come from a variety of backgrounds, positions, and organizations. They may hold positions in large, medium or small organizations. They should possess background or experience in the selection, analysis, application, design or implementation of information technology or strong business background or experience, and be moving into leadership roles related to technology in their organizations.
Applicants who do not have undergraduate coursework in computer science, information systems, or business will be considered for admission, but may be required to complete additional coursework. They may also be asked to provide additional information such as:

• Strong evidence that they have an understanding of technology and its use in their organization.
• Strong indication, supported by their employers, for the ways in which the MISST program fits into their career paths.

Application Process

The following steps must be completed before your application can be considered for admission:

• Provide a personal letter:
• Stating your current employment status, confirming a minimum of three years of professional experience, preferably in information technology, business management or a related field.
• Confirming that you hold a baccalaureate degree, preferably with coursework in business, information systems or computer science, with a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or above from a regionally accredited college or university.
• Describing how the MISST program fits into your career path.
• Interview with a MISST faculty member
• Provide a letter of support from a current employer indicating:
• The ways in which the MISST program fits into the position or career path of the prospective student.
• The employer's statement of support for the prospective student to take the necessary time to attend residencies.
• Submit original transcripts from all previous higher education institutions at which credit was earned. Transcripts must be sent directly to the College from the previous higher education institution.
• Submit test scores from the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) or Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or submit a portfolio of professional experience.
• Fill out and submit via email a completed Application for Admission. Click here to download the application.

All materials must be submitted to:
Janeen Eno
Muskingum College
Graduate & Continuing Studies
163 Stormont Street
New Concord, OH 43762
misst@muskingum.edu

Phone: 740-826-6128 
Fax: 740-826-6038

Any questions may be directed to: misst@muskingum.edu or 740-826-6128

Added FInancial Aid Information:

Information on federal student aid go to: www.fafsa.edu.gov

More information also available from the Muskingum College Graduate and Continuing Studies Financial Aid page