Graduate Admissions

Program Requirements

Committed to providing workforce talent to current and emerging industries, St. Thomas University takes great pride in developing and designing programs that meet industry demands. In addition to being flexible, affordable and nationally ranked, STU offers an engaging learning experience and hands-on environment that connects students to ideas and real-world experience. We prepare our graduates to be leaders in the public sector, private sector, in research and in teaching. With numerous Graduate Programs to choose from, St. Thomas University offers everything you need to excel in your current career or begin a new one.

Admission Requirements by Program

Graduate students are considered full-time when enrolled in 6 credit hours in a 16-week semester. The estimated time of completion provided is based on the average time students in the program take to complete the required coursework. The estimated total credit hours may be less depending on eligible transfer credits. The information below is for the university’s traditional graduate programs. For information on the admission requirements to St. Thomas University Online degree programs, please visit the online programs admissions page.

Business Programs
Program Location Minimum GPA GRE/GMAT Total Number of Credits Estimated Time of Completion
Master of Accounting On-Campus 2.33 Not Required 30 12-15 Months
MBA in Accounting On-Campus; Online 2.33 Not Required 36 12-24 months
MBA in Cyber Security Management On-Campus; Online 2.33 Not Required 36 18-24 months
MBA in Data Analytics On-Campus 2.33 Not Required 36 12-24 months
MBA in Human Resource Management On-Campus; Online 2.33 Not Required 36 12-24 months
MBA in Finance On-Campus 2.33 Not Required 36 12-24 months
MBA (General) On-Campus; Online 2.33 Not Required 36 12-24 months
MBA in Marketing On-Campus; Online 2.33 Not Required 36 12-24 months
MBA in Management On-Campus 2.33 Not Required 36 12-24 months
MBA in Sports Administration On-Campus; Online 2.33 Not Required 36 12-24 months
MBA in Sports Tourism On-Campus 2.33 Not Required 36 12-24 months
Master of International Business On-Campus 2.75 Not Required 30 12-15 Months
MS in Sports Administration On-Campus 2.75 Not Required 30 12-15 Months
DBA in Cyber Security Management Online 3 Not Required 60 36 Months
DBA in Management Online 3 Not Required 60 36 Months
DBA in Sports Administration On-Campus; Online 3 Not Required 60 36 Months

 

Education Programs
Program Location Minimum GPA GRE/GMAT Total Number of Credits Estimated Time of Completion
MS in Elementary Education Blended; Online 2.5 Not Required 36 18-24 Months
MS in Educational Leadership Blended; Online 2.5 Not Required 36 18-24 Months
MS Instructional Design & Technology Online Online 2.5 Not Required 30 12-15 Months
MS in Reading Online 2.5 Not Required 36 18-24 Months
EdD in Leadership and Innovation (Administration) Online 3 Not Required 60 36 Months
EdD in Leadership and Innovation (Digital Instruction) Online 3 Not Required 60 36 Months
EdD in Leadership and Innovation (Sports Administration) Online 3 Not Required 60 36 Months

 

Health Sciences
Program Location Minimum GPA GRE/GMAT Total Number of Credits Estimated Time of Completion
MS in Applied Kinesiology (Human Performance) On-Campus 2.75 Not Required 30 18-24 Months
MS in Applied Kinesiology (Sports Coaching) On-Campus 2.75 Not Required 30 18-24 Months

 

Information Technology
Program Location Minimum GPA GRE/GMAT Total Number of Credits Estimated Time of Completion
MS in Big Data Analytics On-Campus 3 Not Required 30 12 Months
MS in Cyber Security and Data Analytics On-Campus 3 Not Required 30 12 Months

 

Leadership
Program Location Minimum GPA GRE/GMAT Total Number of Credits Estimated Time of Completion
MA in Ethical Leadership Online 2.5 Not Required 36 18-24 Months
MA in Ethical Leadership (Higher Education) Online 2.5 Not Required 36 18-24 Months
MA in Ethical Leadership (Sports Administration) Online 2.5 Not Required 36 18-24 Months
PhD in Ethical Leadership Online 3 Not Required 60 36 Months
PhD in Ethical Leadership (Criminal Justice) Online 3 Not Required 60 36 Months
PhD in Ethical Leadership (Higher Education Administration) Online 3 Not Required 60 36 Months

 

Nursing
Program Location Minimum GPA GRE/GMAT Total Number of Credits Estimated Time of Completion
RN to BSN Online 2.5 Not Required 36 12-15 Months
MSN in Family NP Online 3 Not Required 47 18 Months
MSN in Psychiatric Mental Health NP Online 3 Not Required 50 18 Months
Post Master’s Family NP Certificate Online 3 Not Required 32 12-15 Months
Post Master’s Psychiatric Mental Health NP Certificate Online 3 Not Required 38 12-15 Months
Advance Post Master’s Family NP Certificate Online 3 Not Required 23 12-15 Months
Advance Post Master’s Psychiatric Mental Health NP Certificate Online 3 Not Required 29 12-15 Months
Doctor of Nursing Practice Online 3 Not Required 39 24 Months

*RN to BSN core, General Education Courses billed at $795 per credit hour

Social Sciences
Program Location Minimum GPA GRE/GMAT Total Number of Credits Estimated Time of Completion
MA in Criminology On-Campus; Online 2.5 Not Required 36 18-24 Months
MS in Psychology Online 2.5 Not Required 30 12-15 Months

 

Theology
Program Location Minimum GPA GRE/GMAT Total Number of Credits Estimated Time of Completion
MA in Theology Online 2.5 Not Required 36 18-24 Months
PhD in Theology Online 3 Not required 56 36 Months

*Tuition and fees are subject to change.