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Admissions

Academic Calendar

Columbia Southern University has an open admission policy. Applications for Admission and Enrollment are accepted throughout the calendar year.

Admission Requirements

Columbia Southern University seeks doctoral students with strong intellectual and academic preparation, breadth and depth of managerial or professional experience, and the capacity for disciplined scholarly investigation.

Applicants are required to have a Master's degree in business or a related field. Doctoral candidates must be fluent in English, and are expected to write at a level meeting the standards of scholarly publications. The admission decision will be based on students total accomplishment and skills; expected capacity to understand contemporary practices in business and public management; and the economic, social and political context in which business is conducted. Students applying to the doctoral program will be required to document relevant academic experience and have a minimum of two years of professional experience. Academic and practical experience must be documented with transcripts and a resume. A Master's degree earned at an appropriately accredited institution with a minimum GPA of 3.0 out of 4.0 will be required for admission to the doctoral program.

Applicants who earned a Master’s degree at an institution where instruction was not in English will be required to post a minimum score of 550 (213 computer-based or 79 internet based) on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). A score of at least Band 6 on the IELTS is also acceptable.

The Admission Process

Application: Complete the Application for Admission. Along with your application submit a current resume and college or university transcripts. (Unofficial copies of transcripts will suffice for evaluation purposes).

Evaluation: The Dean of Doctoral Studies will forward written verification of the decision to accept or deny your application within five to ten days of receipt. Accepted students will also receive a Degree Plan. This plan outlines the courses to complete, any conditions of admission, and list any additional information or documentation if necessary.

Enrollment: With CSU’s Open Enrollment, you may begin your program anytime. With your initial enrollment, the Admission Department will walk you through the process of enrolling and registering for your first course.