On Campus
*This program is eligible for the STEM OPT Extension.
Fall deadline: April 30
Spring deadline: October 31
Summer deadline: January 31
Click here to view the minimum English language proficiency test scores
Test Type | Verbal+Quantitative** | Analytical |
GRE* | 297 | 3.0 |
*Note: The exam must have been taken no longer than 5 years prior.
**Note: Neither the verbal nor quantitative section can be below 143.
Please upload the following application materials into the Graduate School online application:
On Campus
*This program is eligible for the STEM OPT Extension.
Application deadline: Rolling
Click here to view the minimum English language proficiency test scores
All application materials must be submitted to the Graduate School online application system.
We require applicants to contact specific faculty to determine the availability of research assistantships prior to applying to the program.
An applicant contemplating graduate work in fisheries, limnology, conservation biology or wildlife should have a strong background in biological and physical sciences, including biology, botany, zoology, ecology, physiology and genetics. In addition, such taxonomic courses as plant taxonomy, invertebrate zoology, ichthyology, ornithology and mammalogy are highly desirable, as is a background in chemistry, mathematics, statistics and physics.
A background of 25 to 30 hours in biological sciences courses is desirable. Minor deficiencies may be remedied during the graduate program; major deficiencies may require preparatory coursework prior to consideration for admission.
Fisheries and Wildlife Sciences degrees emphasize resource management at organismal, population, or ecosystem scales. An emphasis on resource management helps distinguish our program from basic biology; therefore, course work in fisheries or wildlife management, environmental science, resource policy, or other applied ecology fields is advantageous.
On Campus
*This program is eligible for the STEM OPT Extension.
Fall deadline: May 15
Spring deadline: October 15
Summer deadline: March 15
Click here to view the minimum English language proficiency test scores
All application materials must be submitted to the Graduate School online application system.
100% Online
Minimum requirements are a bachelor’s degree from a college or University recognized by a regional accrediting agency in the U.S. and a minimum GPA of 3.0 in the final 60 credit hours. Degrees from non-U.S. institutions must be recognized and approved by the Ministry of Education or Commission responsible for higher education in the country where the degree-granting institution is located. Please refer to the Graduate School web page for all degree requirements.
Neither a GMAT nor a GRE score is required but will be considered if submitted. Factors considered in the admissions decision include the quality and rigor of undergraduate classwork, potential for graduate work in finance, and career focus. Evidence to support these factors include items such as the personal statement portion of the application, any internships or post-graduation work experience, community involvement and service, and an interview (if requested by the admissions committee).
Students may start the program at the beginning of the fall or spring semester. No summer or mid-semester entry is allowed at this time.
Please note that immigration documents will not be issued because the program is completed fully online. International students will be limited to online courses unless they have a current visa that allows them to study in the United States.
Click here to view the minimum English language proficiency test scores
Please click here for more details about admissions requirements and steps to apply.
On Campus
*This program is eligible for the STEM OPT Extension.
Fall deadline: April 30
Spring deadline: October 31
Summer deadline: January 31
Click here to view the minimum English language proficiency test scores
Test Type | Verbal+Quantitative** | Analytical |
GRE* | 297 | 3.0 |
*Note: The exam must have been taken no longer than 5 years prior.
**Note: Neither the verbal nor quantitative section can be below 143.
Please upload the following application materials into the Graduate School online application:
On Campus
*This program is eligible for the STEM OPT Extension.
Fall deadline: April 30
Spring deadline: October 31
Summer deadline: January 31
Current MU undergraduate students are eligible to apply to this program. To be considered for admission to the accelerated MS program in Food and Hospitality Systems, a student must:
For the Food and Hospitality Systems Program
Please upload the following application materials into the Graduate School online application:
On Campus
*This program is eligible for the STEM OPT Extension.
Application deadline: Rolling
Click here to view the minimum English language proficiency test scores
All application materials must be submitted to the Graduate School online application system.
We require applicants to contact specific faculty to determine the availability of research assistantships prior to applying to the program.
An applicant contemplating graduate work in fisheries, limnology, conservation biology or wildlife should have a strong background in biological and physical sciences, including biology, botany, zoology, ecology, physiology and genetics. In addition, such taxonomic courses as plant taxonomy, invertebrate zoology, ichthyology, ornithology and mammalogy are highly desirable, as is a background in chemistry, mathematics, statistics and physics.
A background of 25 to 30 hours in biological sciences courses is desirable. Minor deficiencies may be remedied during the graduate program; major deficiencies may require preparatory coursework prior to consideration for admission.
Fisheries and Wildlife Sciences degrees emphasize resource management at organismal, population, or ecosystem scales. An emphasis on resource management helps distinguish our program from basic biology; therefore, course work in fisheries or wildlife management, environmental science, resource policy, or other applied ecology fields is advantageous.
On Campus
*This program is eligible for the STEM OPT Extension.
Fall deadline: May 15
Spring deadline: October 15
Summer deadline: March 15
Click here to view the minimum English language proficiency test scores
All application materials must be submitted to the Graduate School online application system.
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Stand Alone: Yes
Total Credit Hours: 12
Certificate description: Knowledge of investments is important in a number of careers. Jobs such as financial analyst, portfolio manager, wealth manager, personal financial planner, and risk manager require an advanced knowledge of investments. The educational objective of the Graduate Certificate in Investments is to provide cutting-edge knowledge to those people who wish to pursue a career in financial services, an “umbrella” description that includes the jobs listed above.
Certificate website:
https://online.missouri.edu/degrees-programs/mu/business/investments/grad-cert
Students may start the program at the beginning of the fall or spring semester.
Please click here for more details about admissions requirements and steps to apply.
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Stand Alone: Yes
Total Credit Hours: 12
Certificate description: Knowledge of financial management is important in a number of careers. Jobs such as financial manager, financial analyst, cost analyst, credit manager, cash manager, risk manager, investor relations officer, treasurer, controller, and chief financial officer (CFO) require an advanced knowledge of financial management. The educational objective of the Graduate Certificate in Financial Management is to provide cutting-edge knowledge to those people who wish to pursue a career in financial management, corporate finance, or a related field.
Certificate web site:
https://business.missouri.edu/programs-admissions/graduate/graduate-certificates
Students may start the program at the beginning of the fall or spring semester.
Please click here for more details about admissions requirements and steps to apply.
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Stand Alone: Yes
Total Credit Hours: 12
Certificate description: In an era of terrorism and global food systems, effective control of foodborne hazards requires advanced education. There is an urgent need for food industry personnel who, while working fulltime, would like to pursue more in-depth specialized training in food safety and security that is pertinent to their job. This certificate will help serve the needs of industry and agencies that must protect the human food supply from accidental or deliberate contamination with pathogenic microbes and/or toxicants.
Certificate web site:
https://foodscience.missouri.edu/graduate-studies/food-safety-cert/
Application Deadlines
Please upload the following application materials into the Graduate School online application:
On Campus
Stand Alone: Yes
Total Credit Hours: 12
Certificate description:
Employees needed a combination of technical coursework in precision agriculture technology and that several courses, if taken, would strengthen their ability to work within the precision agriculture industry. We then determined that the objective of the Precision Agriculture Technology Graduate Certificate Program is to prepare and/or enhance students’ knowledge of the precision agriculture technology industry through two key areas:
Certificate web site:
http://catalog.missouri.edu/collegeofagriculturefoodandnaturalresources/additionalcertificatesminors/grad-cert-precision-agriculture-technology/
Application Deadline
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Stand Alone: Yes
Total Credit Hours: 19.5
Certificate Description: Students who pursue the Family Nurse Practitioner area of study will be prepared to deliver evidence based comprehensive primary healthcare to individuals of all ages, from birth through older adulthood. he FNP role includes the diagnosis and treatment of common acute and episodic health problems as well as the management of chronic diseases. The student will utilize current research to provide health education to individuals and families and demonstrate expertise in health promotion and disease prevention. In addition, the student will be prepared to work independently and collaboratively to integrate advanced knowledge in the delivery of care to all populations including rural and other underserved communities.
Certificate Web site:
https://nursing.missouri.edu/academic-programs/
A holistic review process is utilized for admission, however, students interested in the Graduate Certificate program should meet the following admission criteria: