Program Cost

Tuition with all course fees included is $1,950 per course effective with the Fall 2008 cohort. Costs are subject to revision starting with Fall 2009 courses. Students are responsible for book purchases.

Admission

Admission to the IMC program will be selective and highly competitive. Applicants will be assessed based on their relevant work experience and their undergraduate GPA.*

New cohorts begin each Fall and Winter. Applications for entry in the Fall are due May 15. Applications for entry in the Winter are due October 31.

All applicants must:

1. Complete the Graduate School Application for Admission.

2. Hold a U.S. equivalent bachelor's degree from an accredited university.

3. Submit official transcripts from every undergraduate institution attended.

4. Submit a resume of relevant work experience.

5. Submit an IMC application essay (see below).

6 . Applicants whose native language is not English must demonstrate English language proficiency by submitting an official score report from either the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), International English Language Test System (IELTS), or the Michigan English Language Assessment Battery (MELAB). Scores must be sent by the testing service directly to the University.

*Please note: GRE or GMAT scores are not required for admission into the IMC program. However, if you've taken one of the exams you may choose to submit scores as they may enhance an applicant's review.

IMC Application Essay
Please indicate your view of the role of Integrated Marketing Communications at either your current employer or at any organization of your choice.  State how you think knowledge gained from the program at Eastern Michigan University will facilitate the accomplishment of the organization's objectives.  The essay should be 300-500 words.

Application Checklist

Refer to the checklist below to make sure you have submitted all of the admission requirements.

• Earned a U.S. bachelors equivalent degree
• Completed the EMU Graduate Application for Admission (online or print version)
• Paid the EMU application fee ($35 by mail, $25 if completed online)
• Requested official transcripts be sent to EMU from all undergraduate institutions you have attended
• Submitted a copy of your resume to the Office of Admissions
• Completed and submitted an IMC essay to the Office of Admissions

Graduate Admission Form

You can apply to EMU online* at www.emich.edu/admissions/apply or by submitting your printed application, resume, transcripts, essay, and application fee to:

Office of Admissions
Eastern Michigan University
P.O. Box 970
Ypsilanti, MI 48197-7621

*Please note: If you apply online you may submit your essay and resume either by mail to the address above or via e-mail to documents_admissions@emich.edu. All undergraduate transcripts should be mailed to the address above.