Master of Professional Studies in Applied Sciences Leadership

Minimum requirements:

• bachelor's degree from an accredited post-secondary US institution or its foreign equivalent
• an undergraduate grade point average (GPA) of 3.00*

The GRE (Graduate Record Examination) is not required.

* In exceptional circumstances, promising applicants with lower GPA may be considered for the program. Explanation for GPA, and evidence that academic success at the graduate level is achievable, must be addressed in the application (extenuating circumstances).

If you have completed or are currently admitted to the Integrated Food Systems Leadership (IFSL) Certificate or the Leadership for Science Professionals (LSP) Certificate, please contact enrollment advisor Steve Wicks (wicks191@umn.edu) for application instructions.

1. First, access the online application.
2. All required application materials must be attached electronically to your application.

Applicant Statements

• Professional statement: 1−2 pages
• Diversity statement: Optional
• Extenuating Circumstances statement: If your undergraduate GPA is below 3.0, please provide an explanation

Letters of Recommendation

Two letters of recommendation are required. These letters should be solicited from individuals who can provide a candid assessment of your abilities (including strengths and weaknesses), personality, character, and potential for graduate-level academic success and professional achievement.

Transcripts

Unofficial transcripts or academic records for each institution (even if you didn’t receive a degree) should be uploaded directly to the online application. International students should also upload an English translation if the transcript is not in English. If possible, make sure the institution has put your name on the transcript/record.

Resume or CV

Submit a current resume or CV.

GRE Scores

The GRE (Graduate Record Examination) is not required.

Application Fee

A nonrefundable application fee is due on submission. 

You can take a graduate-level credit course before being formally admitted to the program. The course(s) may be applied toward this degree if:

• the course is graduate-level (4xxx-level or above), and
• you register for credit as a nondegree graduate student and pay graduate-level tuition.

Follow these steps to register:

1. Download and submit a Registration Request for Graduate Credit for Nondegree Students form. Registration for nonadmitted students is not available online.
2. Send the form to the department offering the courses for authorization. This form must be used each term until you are admitted to a program.
3. Upon authorization, the department offering the graduate course will forward the form to the registrar or provide you with further instructions.
4. You will receive confirmation and payment instructions by email.

More information can be found on the One Stop page for nonadmitted students.

To browse or find courses, visit the U of M Schedule Builder.

If your native language is not English, please submit scores from the TOEFL, MELAB, or IELTS English proficiency examination. Read more about required scores.

• Required TOEFL scores are 84 or above, with section scores of at least 21 on writing and at least 19 on reading.
• Required IELTS score is 6.5 overall with 6.5 section scores for both writing and reading.
• Required MELAB score is 84.

International students interested in the Master of Professional Studies in Applied Sciences Leadership should contact the International Student and Scholar Service for information on visa status.