Master of Project Management Admission & Application Requirements

MPM Application Dates & Deadlines

  • Fall 2026: October 2, 2025 - August 15, 2026
  • Spring 2027: October 2, 2025 - December 19, 2026

Steps to Apply

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  1. Create your account in GradCAS
  2. Select your preferred term for a Master of Project Management application.
  3. Complete the three general application sections.
  4. Complete the fourth, MSUM section (See Application Requirements below).
  5. Make sure to request all documents before submitting your application. Once you submit, you can no longer amend or upload additional documents.
  6. Pay the $50 application fee.

MSUM 4 + 1 Students Only:
Moorhead undergraduates may apply formally for admission to the accelerated BS to MS in Project Management program after registering for or completing the following courses. Students should complete this to apply. Please contact admissions@mnstate.edu or call 218.477.2161 with questions about this process.

  • PMGT 300
  • PMGT 385
  • OM 395
  • OM 380

NOTE: This program is offered 100% online and not eligible for F-1 or J-1 visa sponsorship.

Master of Project Management Admission Requirements

  • A baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution.
  • No specific undergraduate major is required.
  • Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
  • Applicants with an undergraduate GPA below 3.00 should complete the Minimum Requirement Waiver question.

Master of Project Management Application Requirements

  • GradCAS application
  • A current resume.
  • A letter of intent/reflection introducing yourself and outlining your interest in the MPM program (one page).
  • Unofficial transcripts are required from all institutions you list on your application.
    • If you attended MSUM or other , you can retrieve your unofficial transcripts from .
    • Upon admission, you must request official transcripts from your degree-conferring institutions and any other transcripts listing possible graduate transfer coursework. Official transcripts can be requested through or the and sent directly to processing@mnstate.edu.
    • MSUM or MN system institution students do not need to request official transcripts. The admission team will do this on your behalf.

International Student Requirements

  • An official comprehensive course-by-course transcript evaluation by , or any other accredited evaluation firm, from post-secondary institutions outside the U.S.
  • The ECE, WES, or NACES evaluation must certify your international degree is equivalent to a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution.
  • For students whose native language is not English, or who were not taught in English, an official score from either TOEFL (6678 MSUM code) or IELTS (色狼窝), or Duolingo English Test ( with 色狼窝) is required.
    • TOEFL scores of 550 (PBT) or 78-80 (iBT)
    • IELTS overall band score of 6.5
    • DET score of 120

For questions about the program or the application process please contact the Admissions Office at 218.477.2161 or email admissions@mnstate.edu.

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