BENEDICT COLLEGE gives serious consideration to every applicant who is committed to taking full advantage of the opportunity it provides him/her to obtain a graduate education. The College makes its educational opportunities available to all such applicants interested in participating in its programs. However, each applicant must provide evidence of a reasonable probability of success in graduate school before he/she can be admitted. The College reserves the right to deny admission to any applicant it judges unlikely to benefit from its programs. NOTE: The admissions office for each graduate program shares admissions status information. An applicant will need to apply to each program separately if there is interest in more than one program.
Full Admission
Applicants for admission to graduate studies at Benedict College will have to submit a completed application packet and pay a non-refundable application fee. Additionally, the Graduate Program Admissions Committee reviews the following requirements:
- Undergraduate Grade Point Average (GPA)
- Official transcripts (sent directly to Benedict College from the issuing undergraduate and graduate institutions attended)
- NOTE: Students who completed their post-secondary education outside of the United States must have their transcripts translated into English by certified translators and evaluated by a United States evaluation service (i.e., WES or AACRO).
- Score(s) on the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) or Graduate Record Examination (GRE) - Optional
- Two letters of recommendation
- Resume
- Statement of Commitment and Interest
- English Proficiency*
*International applicants must demonstrate proficiency in English, which can be accomplished in different ways, including, but not limited to the following: TOEFL score, score from other English proficiency exam, academic work at an English-speaking institution, or Graduate Program Admissions Committee interview. NOTE: International students from English-speaking countries will not need to establish English proficiency.
Conditional Admission
Applicants who fail to satisfy the GPA or other requirements may be considered for conditional admissions, provided they have other appropriate and acceptable compensating strengths. An individual admitted conditionally may be permitted to take up to 12 hours of graduate credit.
Applicants without an undergraduate degree in business or who lack an adequate level of business knowledge may be admitted as a conditionally matriculating student. Such applicants will be required to satisfy certain prerequisites before full admission can be considered. To fulfill any prerequisite requirements, a graduate student may be required to take undergraduate courses or foundation courses that carry no graduate credit.
Prior Learning Experiences
Benedict College recognizes that students may acquire knowledge equivalent to that obtained through completion of courses through their professional experience or other methods of instruction.
Prior learning assessment is a student-centered process for awarding students college credit for demonstrated knowledge and is administered through the Office of the Registrar and Student Records in coordination with the dean’s office affiliated with the graduate program of interest.
Prior knowledge may be demonstrated in three ways: (1) standardized examinations administered by nationally recognized external testing organizations; (2) assessments for direct credit administered by Benedict College departmental faculty; and (3) portfolio assessment conducted by Benedict College faculty.
Eligibility
To earn credit for prior learning, a student must be enrolled and registered in the graduate program at Benedict College.
Application of Credit
Credit for prior learning shall be applied to degree or program requirements in the same manner as credits earned through the completion of the equivalent courses at Benedict College. Credit will be counted only once for the same course. A maximum of 25% of credits required for a degree program will be considered for acceptance.
Residency
Credits for demonstrated knowledge earned through any prior learning method do not fulfill Benedict College residency requirements.
Grading and Transcripting
Credit awarded by prior learning assessment shall receive a neutral designation of “PL” for prior learning credits transferred by recognized educational agencies in cases where the score is 70 or higher on a 100-point scale or a grade of “C” or higher; and “PO” in cases of facultyapproved portfolio assessment.
Conventional letter grades will not be used. The transcript will not indicate an unsuccessful attempt to earn credit for prior learning. Grades for prior learning are not transferable to a Benedict College transcript.
Credit by Examination
Benedict College awards course credit to eligible students for acceptable scores made on a third-party examination or an internal examination developed by a graduate faculty committee. Credit by examination must be established and awarded within the first two semesters of the student enrolled at the College and must be approved by the graduate program director and dean.
Transfer Credit
A student may transfer up to 9 hours of credit toward the Graduate Program from a regionally accredited college or university. The coursework must be designated graduate level and must be substantially the same in terms of content as the coursework required by the College. Additionally, the coursework must be completed with a grade of B or better.
Benedict College, however, reserves the right to determine if a transfer course will be accepted toward the degree and the number of credits that will be accepted. The decision regarding transfer credit will be made by the Graduate Program Admissions Committee with the approval of the Graduate Program Director.
Transfer credit may not, however, be earned during any period a student is on suspension.
Additionally, a student must petition the Graduate Program Director for acceptance of a course that is more than 6 years old. The Graduate Program Director will consider the request in consultation with an ad hoc committee, consisting of graduate business faculty. The actions of the committee will be ratified by the Graduate Council and Dean of the appropriate school.
Transient Admission
An individual pursuing a master’s degree at another regionally accredited institution may enroll as a transient student and transfer the credit(s) to the home institution. Such individuals, however, must be in good standing at their home institution. In order to be considered, and admitted as a transient student, the applicant must complete the requisite application packet and pay a non-refundable application fee.
International Admissions
Benedict College feels that cultural exchange is mutually beneficial. Therefore, the enrollment of students from other countries is encouraged. International applicants must demonstrate sufficient proficiency in English, which can be accomplished in different ways, including, but not limited to the following: TOEFL score, score from other English proficiency exam, academic work at an English-speaking institution, or Graduate Program Admissions Committee interview. NOTE: International students from English-speaking countries will not need to establish English proficiency.
The international student may be admitted by submitting the following documents to the MBA Admissions Office:
- A completed online graduate admission application
- A $25 non-refundable application fee
- Statement of Interest
- Resume
- Two Letters of Recommendation
- Interview with Graduate Program Admissions Committee
- Score(s) on the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) or Graduate Record Examination (GRE) - Optional
- Official undergraduate and graduate transcripts
- Affidavit of support from sponsor and/or financial statement from sponsor.
- Two passport photos, and
- A copy of passport
All documents must be submitted by the application deadline.
In addition to the admission requirements applicable to all native students, an international student must also satisfy all requirements as prescribed by the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service for approval to study in this country. Applicants from English-speaking countries must meet regular graduate admission requirements.
When to Apply
Prospective students are urged to apply early. Prospective students should check the website for admissions timelines for the Graduate Programs (click on relevant hyperlink below):
Special Admissions
Non-Degree Seeking Admission
Non-Degree Seeking Applicants must:
- Submit a completed application packet with a non-refundable application fee
- Submit official transcripts (sent directly to Benedict College from the issuing institution) indicating completion of a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution
An applicant admitted as a non-degree graduate student will be permitted to take up to 12 hours of graduate credit. The applicant is expected to maintain at least a 2.5 GPA with no more than one grade of C.
A non-degree applicant, who later decides to pursue a degree, must apply as a degree seeking student, and the applicant’s application credentials have to be evaluated accordingly. Such individuals cannot be assured of subsequent admission to a degree program. Additionally, courses taken as a non-degree matriculating student may or may not be later applied toward a degree.
Readmission
A student must apply for readmission. If readmission is granted, the student is subject to the policies in effect at the time of his/her return. Students who are readmitted can only apply coursework completed at Benedict College within five years from the semester of their re-admission. Courses completed prior to the five-year date must be retaken.
Application Material Submission
Master of Business Administration
Application materials can be sent to MBAadmissions@benedict.edu or Office of Admissions and Recruitment, Attn: MBA Admissions, 1600 Harden Street, Columbia, SC 29204. Official transcripts can be sent to MBAtranscripts@benedict.edu or Office of Admissions and Recruitment, Attn: MBA Admissions, 1600 Harden Street, Columbia, SC 29204. Application deadlines for upcoming cohorts will be posted on the College’s website.
Master of Sport Management
Application materials can be sent to MSMadmissions@benedict.edu or Office of Admissions and Recruitment, Attn: MSM Admissions, 1600 Harden Street, Columbia, SC 29204. Official transcripts can be sent to MSMtranscripts@benedict.edu or Office of Admissions and Recruitment, Attn: MSM Admissions, 1600 Harden Street, Columbia, SC 29204. Application deadlines for upcoming cohorts will be posted on the College’s website.
Notice of Acceptance
Applicants will be notified of action taken on their applications within two weeks after all required credentials have been received for evaluation. A tentative letter of acceptance will be sent to the applicant whose credentials are acceptable for admission or readmission to the College.
Upon receipt of a letter of acceptance, each applicant is required to pay an admissions deposit online. This amount is a non-refundable administrative cost. The College cannot guarantee a place in the class for applicants who have not paid the admission fee.
Benedict College reserves the right to reject any applicant when, in the opinion of the Graduate Program Admissions Committee: (1) the student’s credentials do not indicate a probability of success; (2) the College does not offer an appropriate curriculum that will satisfy the applicant’s proposed professional objective; or (3) the student enrollment capacity of the College has been reached, and it is necessary to impose enrollment limitations.
The College also reserves the right to consider factors other than the basic characteristics of academic competence to grant admission.
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