The Master of Professional Studies Business for Creatives (BCR) program provides foundational business skills with a creative approach, targeting artists, entrepreneurs, social media influencers, and other creative professionals. The program emphasizes practical application, preparing students to develop, launch, sustain, or comprehend the operations of small to midsize creative enterprises. The MPS Business for Creatives is a 9-course, 30-credit-hour graduate program designed for professionals looking for an alternative to an MBA, entrepreneurs, artists, designers, performing artists, singers/songwriters, social media influencers, fashion professionals, gamers, educators, etc. The program will cater to professionals and those aspiring to pivot their careers from multiple disciplines seeking foundational business exposure to allow them to develop, launch, sustain, and comprehend the operations of small to midsize creative enterprises as they continue down their desired professional path.
Application Requirements & Procedures for the M.P.S. in Business for Creatives (Online)
REQUIRED:
1. Graduate Admission Application Form: completed and submitted online via SlideRoom.
2. Curriculum Vitae/Resume
The CV/Resume should provide the admissions committee with information about any experiences or skills you have supporting your candidacy for a business for creatives graduate program. Include a resume that documents educational, professional and exhibition experience as applicable. Include other relevant experience and training.
3. Transcripts
An official transcript from the institution that granted your most recent degree will be required of admitted students in order to matriculate. If you have not earned an undergraduate degree, please include your highest earned complete transcript and a transcript (either unofficial or official) from EACH institution where you have earned credit to enable the admissions committee to effectively assess the candidate’s academic history and preparedness for this program. Our holistic review process, designed to accommodate all learners, including those whose focus may have changed since college, relies more on the individual courses taken than a single metric such as GPA. Transcripts can reflect complete and/or in-progress coursework. The transcript may be unofficial.
4. Application Fee (Waived)
The application fee of $75 is currently waived.
The application fee is payable via credit card during the application submission stage online.
5. Additional Requirements for International Applicants
International candidates whose primary language is not English must demonstrate proficiency in both written and spoken English. Additionally, certified translations of all transcripts and school documentation must be provided. For additional information on international applicant requirements, please visit 足球游戏_中国足彩网￥体育资讯 for International Graduate Applicants.
OPTIONAL
1. Statement of Purpose
(required if you have not earned an undergraduate degree):
In (500 to 700 words) Please provide a written statement regarding your interest in 足球游戏_中国足彩网￥体育资讯's Business for Creatives (Online M.P.S.) program, and why now is the right time for you to undertake graduate study. What skills from your background have prepared you for this degree?
If there is an element of your CV/resume or transcript that would benefit from additional context, please share how that factor would be mitigated during your time in this program; for instance, if you had a low GPA during your undergraduate degree, what makes you feel confident in greater academic success moving forward?
Business for Creatives: In particular, please indicate why you are interested in honing your entrepreneurial skills, and what you hope to gain from this degree.
2. Portfolio & Portfolio Narrative
Candidates may submit up to 10 portfolio pieces (such as samples of your intended product or service, pitch decks, case studies, business plans, strategy documentation, etc.) that provide insight regarding business, marketing, financial, or other related proficiencies. Please include 1-2 sentences for each piece providing context about how it supports your candidacy for the Business for Creatives (Online M.P.S.) program.