MSFT Application Requirements

Pending SEVP approval, for students holding F-1 visas

English Proficiency Requirements

All international applicants to the [MS in Information Systems (MSIS) or MS in Financial Technology (MSFT)] program must demonstrate sufficient English proficiency for academic study. Applicants may meet this requirement through one of the following:

• Prior academic study at an institution where English was the primary language of instruction
• Minimum scores on an approved English proficiency exam:

TOEFL (PBT): 537

TOEFL (iBT): 74

IELTS: 6.5 overall (no band below 6.0)

• Successful completion of a live 20-minute Zoom interview with the School of Business Graduate Office to assess English speaking and comprehension skills.

The School of Business reserves the right to require additional documentation or assessment to ensure readiness for graduate-level study.

Transcript(s)

The minimum graduate admission requirement includes a business-related bachelor’s degree or recognized equivalent from an accredited institution prior to enrollment. Copies of your unofficial transcripts from each accredited college or university attended must be uploaded to the online application. Once admitted to the program, instructions for sending official, sealed transcripts will be provided.

Résumé

Your current résumé or CV can list and describe your educational history, work or job history, coursework related to the graduate program to which you are applying, and any experiences relevant to your pursuit of graduate studies – including internships, published articles or other published materials, volunteer and/or community service experience, study or work outside of your home country, and any other interests or activities related to your graduate program.

Letters of Recommendation

Two letters of recommendation are required. Applicants to all programs should submit at least one letter from a professional contact, if possible. Ideally, one or both of your professional recommendations will come from a current or former direct supervisor. Academic recommendations are also appreciated for current undergraduates.

Statement of Purpose or Essay

A 1000 word essay is required and must be uploaded in the online application. Please address the following questions in a single document:

• What are your short and long-term professional goals and how will this degree help you achieve those goals?
• Why have you chosen this degree and who or what experience influenced you to apply?
• Why Menlo College?

Interview

Interview requirements vary by program. All interviews are by invitation only. Should you be selected to interview, an invitation will be sent to the email account associated with your online application and include all necessary details.