GRADUATE VIEWBOOK INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS SCHOOL OF INDUSTRIAL SCIENCES & TECHNOLOGY
M.S. in Industrial Management and M.S. in Technology DISCOVER EXCELLENCE
By choosing the University of Central Missouri (UCM) for your advanced degree, you’ll be graduating from an accredited university known for its high-quality academics. UCM is consistently recognized as a top university by the Princeton Review and U.S. News & World Report. Our high-quality degree programs provide the hands-on training you need to advance your career.
DISCOVER THE SCHOOL OF INDUSTRIAL SCIENCES AND TECHNOLOGY The graduate programs in UCM’s School of Technology are designed for students who want to secure advanced roles in management and supervisory positions in technology-related organizations, enterprises and activities. UCM is a state leader in program-specific accreditations through national associations. We are fully accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC). The M.S. in Industrial Management (MSIM) and M.S. in Technology (MST) were the first in the U.S. to be accredited by the Association of Technology, Management and Applied Engineering (ATMAE). We are also a STEM program, and the curriculum is developed based on the collaborative efforts of our faculty and industrial advisory boards. This combination of experience and expertise allows us to offer the finest advanced degree programs to aspiring professionals.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS To be accepted into this program, students must have a minimum GPA of 2.6 in their undergraduate major for MSIM or GPA of 2.5 for the MST program. GRE or GMAT scores are not required. IELTS and TOEFL Scores are accepted. To apply, students must fill out the application and submit a one- to two-page career goal statement, a résumé, three contact references and an official transcript from their bachelor’s degree institution.
FOCUS ON YOUR FUTURE, NOT YOUR FUNDING! UCM has always been committed to affordability. Not only are our costs lower than the Missouri and national average, but we also award $21 million in institutional aid and $1.4 million in foundational scholarships annually. UCM has made finding and applying for scholarships easier than ever with UCM Scholarship Finder, which allows students to apply for multiple scholarships at one time. Fill out one application, and it will be automatically submitted toward all eligible scholarships. There are even program-specific scholarships available. See what you may qualify for at ucmo.edu/scholarshipfinder.
WORK ON CAMPUS International students are allowed to work a maximum of 20 hours per week on campus. There are many available jobs at UCM, including in the computer lab, cafeterias and restaurants, library, academic departments, facilities and more. The departments also offer graduate assistantships each year. For more information and a list of available positions, visit jobs.ucmo.edu.