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Admissions

General Admissions Requirements


Applicants desiring to enter Keiser University must submit an application to the Admissions Office well in advance of the start date. This permits proper scheduling and assures availability of classroom space. Applications for Winter, Spring or Fall semesters should be made as early as possible, as these entry dates are normally the time of greatest enrollment.
The University reserves the right to deny admission to any prospective student that in their judgment poses an undue risk to the safety or security of the University and the University community. This judgment will be based on individual determination taking into account any information the University has about a prospective student’s criminal record including the presence of secondary school students on the campus.
Additionally, the University reserves the right to evaluate the individual circumstances regarding registered sex offenders, and in certain cases refuse admission to the University. When a prospective student receives a registered sex offender designation, the University reserves the right to place the admissions process on hold, contingent upon the review and approval from a designated acceptance committee.
Keiser University reserves the right to accept up to 5% of applicants to a graduate program who do not meet appropriate entrance test scores but who request admission based on other criteria. An appeal letter and accompanying documentation should be addressed to the Associate Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs for Graduate Education; such requests will be reviewed by the Associate Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs for Graduate Education, program leadership, and others as appropriate. If the appeal is approved, a waiver letter is placed in the applicant’s academic file by the Associate Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs for Graduate Education or the appropriate designee.

Program-Specific Admissions Requirements




Business and Technology

Doctor of Business Administration



Mission Statement

The Doctor of Business Administration Degree provides experienced business professionals and future members of academia with the skills to apply business/management theories, methods, and research to dynamically improve the organizations and communities they serve. The program emphasizes the development of new knowledge through both theory and applied research for application in the global environment.  The Doctor of Business Administration degree program promotes advanced decision-making and leadership skills, lifelong learning, ethical and informed decision-making, effective communication, sustainability, and the use of information technologies in the global business management environment.


Candidates for admissions to the DBA program are required to hold a master’s degree in business administration, management, public or non-profit management, or related fields that demonstrates exposure to managerial functions from an accredited institution, and (2) two years of full-time managerial or professional experience. Or candidates for admission are required to hold a master degree from an accredited institution, at least (3) three graduate credit hours or (6) six undergraduate credits hour in each of the following: accounting, finance, statistics, and economics and at least (3) three years and preferably (5) five years of full time managerial or professional experience. An admission decision is based on a combination of a student’s graduate academic performance, professional experience, and letters of recommendation. All students are encouraged to submit Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or Miller Analogy Test (MAT) scores in support of their application.
Required documents for admission are as follows:


  • Submission of a completed Graduate School Application

  • Submission of an unofficial transcript or copy of a foreign evaluation showing successful completion of a master’s degree from an accredited college or university

  • A one-page personal statement describing expectations of the Doctor of Business Administration program

  • Submission of official transcripts or original foreign evaluations showing successful completion of a master’s degree from an accredited college or university received within the first semester of enrollment

  • Two letters of recommendation received within the first semester of enrollment

  • Formal resume indicating education and complete work history

Failure to provide documentation required at the end of the first semester may lead to suspension from the University.

Master of Accountancy


Candidates for admission to the Master of Accountancy program are required to hold a four-year baccalaureate degree (or equivalent) from an accredited institution. An undergraduate degree in accounting, business, or equivalent with appropriate upper division accounting courses is a requirement. An admission decision is based on a combination of a student’s undergraduate and/or graduate academic performance, professional experience, letters of recommendation and/or standardized test scores. All students are encouraged to submit Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT), Graduate Records Examination (GRE) or Miller Analogy Test (MAT) scores in support of their application.
Required documents for admission are as follows:

  • Submission of a completed Graduate School Application

  • Submission of an unofficial transcript or copy of a foreign evaluation showing successful completion of an appropriate bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, including upper division coursework in accounting: financial, managerial/cost, tax, and auditing

  • Submission of official transcripts or original foreign evaluations showing successful completion of an appropriate bachelor’s degree program from an accredited college or university, including upper division coursework in accounting: financial, managerial/cost, tax, and auditing, received within the first semester of enrollment

  • Two letters of recommendation received within the first semester of enrollment

  • Minimum GMAT score of 450, GRE composite score of 295 (or 1350 for tests taken before August 1, 2011) or MAT score at the 40th percentile received within the first semester of enrollment

  • Formal resume indicating education and complete work history


Requirement for GMAT/GRE/MAT scores may be waived for students who meet any one of the following:

  • Graduate degree from an accredited institution

  • Appropriate undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university with a grade average of at least 3.0

  • Appropriate undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university with a grade average of 2.7 or above with a minimum of two years of accounting or related professional work experience and approval from program chair

  • Completion of the first semester of enrollment with a minimum grade average of 3.0.

Failure to provide documentation or test scores or to achieve the grade point average required at the end of the first semester may lead to suspension or dismissal from the University.

Master of Business Administration


Candidates for admission to the MBA program are required to hold a four-year baccalaureate degree (or equivalent) from a regionally or nationally accredited institution. To ensure success in the core curriculum of the Keiser University MBA program requires a student to have a 3.0 undergraduate GPA with demonstrated competency in business knowledge through prior coursework with a minimum of B grades including accounting, finance economics and statistics before starting the MBA program or take and pass pre-requisites with a B or better grade. Students who have not successfully completed coursework in one or more of the above disciplines will be provided the opportunity to take these courses or the prerequisite courses in the semester(s) prior to the start of the MBA program.
Students who have not successfully completed 6 undergraduate credits or 3 graduate credits with at least a B grade in each of the required courses will be provided the opportunity to take the pre-requisite courses in the semester(s) prior to the start of the MBA program. Any student entering the program with a GPA below 3.0 will be provided the opportunity to take the prerequisite courses in the semester(s) prior to the start of the MBA program.

The prerequisites for the MBA program help ensure students are prepared for graduate business studies. The courses give the students an introduction to up to date business concepts both quantitatively and qualitatively.


All students are encouraged to submit Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT) scores in support of their application.

Required documents for admission are as follows:

• Submission of a completed Graduate School Application

• Submission of an unofficial transcript or copy of a foreign evaluation showing successful completion of a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university

• Submission of official transcripts or original foreign evaluations showing successful completion of a bachelor’s degree program from a regionally accredited college or university received within the first semester of enrollment

• Two letters of recommendation received within the first semester of enrollment

• Formal resume indicating education and complete work history


Failure to provide documentation or test scores or to achieve the grade point average required at the end of the first semester may lead to suspension or dismissal from the University.
Required documents for admission are as follows:

• Submission of a completed Graduate School Application

• Submission of an unofficial transcript or copy of a foreign evaluation showing successful completion of a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university

• Submission of official transcripts or original foreign evaluations showing successful completion of a bachelor’s degree program from a regionally accredited college or university received within the first semester of enrollment

• Two letters of recommendation received within the first semester of enrollment

• Formal resume indicating education and complete work history


Failure to provide documentation or test scores or to achieve the grade point average required at the end of the first semester may lead to suspension or dismissal from the University.

Master of Organizational Leadership


The Keiser University School of Business and Technology seeks individuals who have demonstrated achievement through academic coursework, professional experience and community involvement. Keiser University looks for leadership ability, motivation, focus, enthusiasm, strong values and teamwork skills in its prospective students.
For enrollment candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. All undergraduate majors will be considered. However, candidates without an undergraduate degree in business will be required to successful complete business pre-requisite courses before starting the graduate program.
Application Requirements

The Keiser University School of Business and Technology will complete a background check on all domestic incoming students. As a part of your application, you are required to respond to the questions in the Conviction/Pending Charges section of the application. All applicants are encouraged to be forthcoming when disclosing this information.


Written Essay

Required essay: The one required essay has a 750-word limit and should be typed, double-spaced, using a 12 point font. This year's essay question is: "How will your graduate business degree from Keiser University fulfill your personal goals and positively impact your current or future organization and the greater community/society?"

Applicants may use the essay on the online application to discuss anomalies that exist in your application or things that may be potential concerns to the Admissions Committee. This essay is optional and not required. If you are requesting a GMAT waiver, please use this essay to make that request.

To ensure academic integrity, all essays will be reviewed by plagiarism software for authenticity.


Resume

A one-page resume or CV is required.


GMAT/GRE

All applicants must complete the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) with a above the 50th percentile or a GRE composite above the 50th percentile (or 1350 for tests taken before August 1, 2011) or MAT score at the 50th percentile received within the first semester of enrollment Scores are valid for five years post exam date. Scores are valid for five years post exam date. If your score is expiring, you must submit your application prior to expiration.


TOEFL / PTE

Applicants whose native language is not English and/or whose principal language of university instruction was not English must submit scores from either the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) or PTE (Pearson Test of English). Exception: applicants who have completed their undergraduate work at an English-speaking college or university are not required to take the TOEFL or PTE.


The Admissions Committee recommends a minimum TOEFL score or an official PTE score of 68. However, score minimums are guidelines for admission. All official test scores will be reviewed by the Admissions Committee and considered in the decision-making process. TOEFL scores are valid for two years post exam date. If your score is expiring, you must submit your application prior to expiration. The Admissions Committee reserves the right to waive the TOEFL for international applicants who have resided and worked in the United States for an extended period of time.
Two Recommendations

Two recommendations are required. Please do not submit additional recommendations, as they will not strengthen your application.

Recommendations should be completed by an immediate manager (preferred) and/or a former manager, customer/client or colleague who can assess your professional skills. Faculty members are not recommended.
Transcripts

An official transcript is required from all accredited degree-granting college or university from which you graduated and earned a degree. Prior to starting at Keiser University you will need an unofficial transcript on file. If you are still enrolled in college, please submit a current official transcript. A final transcript is required after you your first semester.

For international applicants: International applicants must submit an official transcript from any degree-granting college or university for which a degree was earned. All transcripts must be received in a sealed envelope from the university. The Admissions Committee reserves the right to request an official transcript evaluation from World Education Services at any time during the admissions process. The Admissions Department will accept either the "WES Basic" or "WES ICAP" evaluation, submitted at the applicant’s expense. If academic transcripts are not in English, a notarized, English translation must be submitted. If academic transcripts are not in English, please submit your transcripts for evaluation using WES. If transcripts are not in English, a notarized, English translation must be submitted.
Official paper transcripts must be sealed in an envelope and mailed directly from the college/university to the following address:

Keiser University

Admissions Office

1900 West Commercial Blvd.

Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33309
Interview

An interview by business faculty is required and may be conducted on campus or remotely. An interview may be scheduled at any time either before or after you submit the online application. Your interview will be arranged by a Keiser University representative.



Education

Doctor of Philosophy in Curriculum and Instruction, Educational Leadership, and Instructional Design and Technology


Candidates for admission to the Ph.D. program are required to hold a master’s degree (or equivalent) from an accredited institution. An admission decision is based on a combination of a student’s graduate academic performance, professional experience, letters of recommendation and/or standardized test scores. All students are encouraged to submit Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or Miller Analogy Test (MAT) scores in support of their application.
Required documents for admission are as follows:

  • Submission of a completed Graduate School Application

  • Submission of an unofficial transcript or copy of a foreign evaluation showing successful completion of a masters degree from an accredited college or university

  • Submission of official transcripts or original foreign evaluations showing successful completion of a master’s degree from an accredited college or university received within the first semester of enrollment

  • Two letters of recommendation received within the first semester of enrollment

  • Formal resume indicating education and complete work history

Failure to provide documentation required at the end of the first semester may lead to suspension from the University.

Education Specialist


Required documents for admission are as follows:

  • Submission of a completed Graduate School Application

  • Submission of an unofficial transcript or copy of a foreign evaluation showing successful completion of a master degree from an accredited college or university

  • Submission of official transcripts or original foreign evaluations showing successful completion of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university received within the first semester of enrollment

  • Two letters of recommendation received within the first semester of enrollment

  • Formal resume indicating education and complete work history

Failure to provide documentation required at the end of the first semester may lead to suspension from the University.

Master of Science in Education


Candidates for admission to the Master of Science in Education programs are required to hold a four-year baccalaureate degree (or equivalent) from an accredited institution. An undergraduate degree in education is not a requirement; qualified students from all backgrounds are encouraged to submit applications. An admission decision is based on a combination of a student’s undergraduate and/or graduate academic performance, professional experience, letters of recommendation and/or standardized test scores. All students are encouraged to submit Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or Miller Analogy Test (MAT) scores in support of their application.
Required documents for admission are as follows:

  • Submission of a completed Graduate School Application

  • Submission of an unofficial transcript or copy of a foreign evaluation showing successful completion of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university

  • Submission of official transcripts or original foreign evaluations showing successful completion of a bachelor’s degree program from an accredited college or university received within the first semester of enrollment

  • Two letters of recommendation received within the first semester of enrollment

  • Minimum GRE composite score of 295 (or 1350 for tests taken before August 1, 2011) or MAT score at the 40th percentile received within the first semester of enrollment

  • Formal resume indicating education and complete work history

Requirement for GRE/MAT scores may be waived for students who meet any one of the following:

  • Graduate degree from an accredited institution

  • Undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university with a grade average of at least 3.0

  • Undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university with a grade average of 2.7 or above with a minimum of two years of professional work experience

  • Completion of the first semester of enrollment with a minimum grade average of 3.0.

Failure to provide documentation or test scores or to achieve the grade point average required at the end of the first semester may lead to suspension or dismissal from the University.

Graduate Education Certificate in Career College Administration


Candidates for admission to the Graduate Education Certificate in Career College Administration program are required to hold a four-year baccalaureate degree (or equivalent) from an accredited institution. An undergraduate degree in education is not a requirement; qualified students from all backgrounds are encouraged to submit applications. An admission decision is based on a combination of a student’s undergraduate and/or graduate academic performance, professional experience, letters of recommendation and/or standardized test scores. All students are encouraged to submit Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or Miller Analogy Test (MAT) scores in support of their application.
Required documents for admission are as follows:

  • Submission of a completed Graduate School Application

  • Submission of an unofficial transcript or copy of a foreign evaluation showing successful completion of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university

  • Submission of official transcripts or original foreign evaluations showing successful completion of a bachelor’s degree program from an accredited college or university received within the first semester of enrollment

  • Two letters of recommendation received within the first semester of enrollment

  • Minimum GRE composite score of 295 (or 1350 for tests taken before August 1, 2011) or MAT score at the 40th percentile received within the first semester of enrollment

  • Formal resume indicating education and complete work history


Requirement for GRE/MAT scores may be waived for students who meet any one of the following:

  • Graduate degree from an accredited institution

  • Undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university with a grade average of at least 3.0

  • Undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university with a grade average of 2.7 or above with a minimum of two years of professional work experience

  • Completion of the first semester of enrollment with a minimum grade average of 3.0.

Failure to provide documentation or test scores or to achieve the grade point average required at the end of the first semester may lead to suspension or dismissal from the University.



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