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Concordia students will be prepared to face life’s unscripted challenges and thoughtfully influence the affairs of the world.
The first step toward advancing your career begins here.
The 2023 application cycle is open! Applications are processed through GradCAS, a centralized application system servicing graduate programs nationwide. Applications will be reviewed in the order they are completed. The program begins with a summer elective course in July. The full program begins fall semester at the end of August.
Start your application for summer 2023 today!
The following are required to apply to the program:
A baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution
A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
A current resume
An essay of at least 500 words, representing your highest level of academic writing. Provide a description of your professional experiences and background that have contributed to your readiness for graduate education. Specify those unique experiences that prepared you for an advanced degree. Clearly describe your professional goals and how you believe pursuing an MS in Management Science & Quantitative Methods aligns with achieving those goals.
Three letters of recommendation from different individuals. The individuals you choose should not be related to you and should have strong knowledge of your professional character including observation of special skills, achievements and/or professional experiences, and your ability to be successful in a graduate program. Please notify your evaluators in advance to expect an email notification with a link to the Liaison Evaluator Portal to create an account, complete the standard form, and upload a personalized letter.
Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions should be sent directly to GradCAS at:
GradCAS Transcript Processing Center
P.O. Box 9217
Watertown, MA 02471
Follow the steps below to apply.
You may begin your application before all materials are ready. GradCAS allows you to save your progress and return at any time.
Create your account in GradCAS
In the Welcome to GradCAS window, select Start Your Application.
Select Summer 2023 from the drop down list.
In the Find Program search bar type Concordia College to locate the Master of Science in Management Science & Quantitative Methods program.
Complete the three standard GradCAS sections of the application.
The fourth section is unique to our program. You'll upload required documents, request evaluators and answer program questions.
Pay the $38 application fee.
No second institutional application fee is required.
Questions related to your application status:
Call | GradCAS Customer Service at 857.304.2086
Email | GradCASinfo@liaisonedu.com
Having trouble accessing the application:
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International students are encouraged to apply by mid-February. If accepted to the program, this would allow the time needed to obtain a student visa (I-20).
Transcripts
Students applying with international transcripts must submit their undergraduate transcript(s) to an approved credential evaluation agency for review and validation prior to applying to the program. These agencies can be found on the NACES website. Once validation has been completed, transcript documents can be requested through GradCAS.
English Proficiency
Non-native English speakers must demonstrate proficiency in English by providing one of the following official test score documents. The test date must be within two years of the date of application. Information on these tests can be obtained online at IELTS.org and TOEFL.org. Students' official results must be received directly from the testing service before enrolling. Concordia's TOEFL code is 6113, no code is required for IELTS.
IELTS with a minimum test score of 6.5
TOEFL with a minimum test score of 80
Financial Requirements
International students must demonstrate and certify financial support before Concordia can issue an I-20 form. If accepted to the program, students must submit the International Student Financial Aid and Certification Form and a certified bank statement. Further information will be provided on acceptance.
Medical Insurance
International students are required to carry and show evidence of health insurance valid in the United States while they are enrolled.
Understand the costs and fees related to the program. Find information for financial aid.
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Contact the admission team at MSQM@cord.edu with questions about the program.
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