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Specialized Master's Programs
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Frequently Asked Questions

Please read these FAQs to learn more about Robinson's master's programs.

How do I arrange to speak with an academic advisor?
How do I obtain a master's application?
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  • When are the application deadlines?
    U.S. Citizens/Permanent Residents/International applicants living in the U.S.

    Fall semester (August) - April 1
    Spring semester (January) - September 15
    Summer semester (June) - February 1

    International applicants applying from abroad

    Fall semester (August) - February 1
    Spring semester (January) - April 1
    Summer semester (June) - September 1

    How do I audit a course?

    Auditing a course involves taking a class without receiving any academic credit or grade for that class. Current students are eligible to audit courses with some restrictions. Special registration procedures apply for auditing a course: students who wish to audit a course must secure permission from the professor teaching the course. Go to Georgia State University's Office of the Registrar to begin the process. The student must follow the directions for registering as an auditor found in the Schedule of Classes. Any requirements for prerequisites must be satisfied before registering to audit a course. Students may not transfer from audit to credit status or vice-versa after the last day to register for course credit. For more information regarding auditing a course, consult the most recent GSU graduate catalog.

     

    In the Robinson College, actuarial science courses may not be taken by auditors.

    What student organizations are available for students?

    The following page is a list of student organizations that shows the variety of co-curricular activities available to students at Georgia State University. Enrich your learning experience and join the organization that matches your interests. Student organizations are open to all registered GSU students.

    View the Directory here>>

    For information on currently chartered student organizations or how to charter a new student organization, call the Office of Student Activities at 404-413-1580, or come by Room 330 of the Student Center.

    Petition to charter a new organization>>

    Top 10 reasons to get involved with student activities:

    1. Students have the ability to establish mature, interpersonal relationships with other students, faculty, and administrators.
    2. Student Activities acts as an arena for testing beliefs, values, attitudes, and morals.
    3. It improves leadership and communication skills.
    4. Students learn to work effectively with and within a group.
    5. It solidifies personal identity through contact with diverse viewpoints.
    6. Students involved in student activities are more positive about their college experience.
    7. Students involved with student activities are more likely to graduate than students who are not involved.
    8. It allows students to apply learned concepts in real-life settings.
    9. Develop new friendships.
    10. Participation in co-curricular activities is the second most important factor in identifying potential managers and job success.
    How do I request to change my program/major/concentration?

    To change to another master's program, major or concentration in the Robinson College of Business, check the requirements for that program in the current graduate bulletin and submit your request to the office of Graduate Recruiting and Student Services in writing.

    Change-of-program/major/concentration forms are available online.

    If the change is approved, an updated academic evaluation showing your credits in the new program will be mailed to you.

    How are master's applications evaluated?

    The Robinson College of Business does not set minimum cutoff standards for applicants to master's-level programs. Each applicant is evaluated individually by the Master's Admissions Committee.

    In this evaluation, consideration is given to the applicant's academic record (including overall GPA and junior/senior GPA or most recent two-year GPA) scores on the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) or GRE score for MS programs, educational objectives, career objectives, narrative information, work experience, and professional activities.

    What is the academic profile of students accepted into the master's programs of the Robinson College of Business?

    Click here to view the most recent set of statistics>>

     

    What master's programs are available to me?
    How do I find out about the different programs?

    Attend an Information Session for master's programs: an overview designed for prospective applicants and those at the beginning of the application process.

    How do I obtain permission to register for a full class (overflow)?
  • Overflow Information »
  • How do I obtain permission to register for more than 15 hours as a graduate student?
    How do I petition for an exception to a degree requirement and/or academic regulation?
    How important are prerequisites?

    Students are cautioned that prerequisites are enforced in many Robinson College of Business classes. At this time, the GoSOLAR system monitors only a small portion of the prerequisites, but students who register for any course without the necessary prerequisites are subject to administrative withdrawal from classes by the instructor, department or college. Withdrawal usually occurs after all registration for that semester has ended and results in a loss of fees to the student.

    Active enforcement of prerequisites occurs in many classes (i.e., all MBA core and required courses, all accounting/tax courses.) In addition, instructors have the prerogative to enforce prerequisites in individual classes by withdrawing violators. Course prerequisites are listed in the graduate catalog with the course descriptions. Students should familiarize themselves with course prerequisites prior to registering.

    Why do I have restrictions on my registration?
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  • How do I apply for readmission from suspension?

    Scholastic warning occurs when a student's GPA for a single semester is below 3.0. A student on warning is suspended when his/her GPA for a single semester and his/her cumulative GPA fall below 3.0. A suspension prohibits enrollment for one semester. To apply for readmission from suspension, read the Scholastic Discipline section in the Master's Enrollment chapter of the current graduate bulletin. Then file an Application for Readmission from Scholastic Suspension with the Office of Graduate Recruiting and Student Services six weeks prior to the first day of registration for the semester in which reinstatement is sought. A student readmitted from suspension is placed on probation until his/her cumulative GPA reaches 3.0. At that time, he/she returns to good standing. A GPA below 3.0 while on probation would result in permanent exclusion from graduate study in the Robinson College of Business.

    How do I request to attend another school temporarily and transfer the course back to Georgia State (transient status)?

    Transient status occurs when a student temporarily attends another school and transfers the course(s) back to Georgia State University. To request transient status, a student must read and complete a "Petition to be a Transient Student at Another Institution." This form can be found in the office of Graduate Recruiting and Student Services in the RCB Building (Suite 625, 35 Broad Street).

    The following is a summary of the Eligibility and Policy Statements. Read the current GSU graduate catalog, as appropriate, for further information.

    Graduate students must have at least a 3.0 GSU cumulative GPA. The content of each course to be taken elsewhere must correspond to that of a GSU course required, or permitted, in the student's degree/certificate program here. Students who have enrolled in the Robinson College of Business must obtain prior written approval from the office of Graduate Recruiting and Student Services to take subsequent coursework for credit as a transient student at any other institution if the intention is to apply such work toward a degree or certificate in this college. Failure to obtain this required approval may prevent the acceptance of such credits by the college.

    Students may not take courses for degree credit at another institution during the semester they expect to graduate from GSU. Courses completed by correspondence may not apply toward graduate credit.

    How do I get transcripts?

    Copies of your transcripts may be ordered through GoSOLAR or by mailing your request to Georgia State University's Office of the Registrar at the following address:

    Office of the Registrar
    Georgia State University
    P.O. Box 4017
    Atlanta, GA 30302-4017

    All mailed requests must include your signature. Please also include your student ID number, dates of attendance or graduation, and a maiden name, in your correspondence. If you have any questions, please contact the Office of the Registrar at 404-413-2600.

    I am still not sure who to contact. Are there other contact persons?

    For additional questions related to Master's Programs Admissions/Advising, contact:

    Master's Recruiting and Admissions: mastersadmissions@gsu.edu

    Master's Advisement: rcbgradadvisor@gsu.edu

    For additional questions related to career services, contact:

    dduran@gsu.edu

    Other student-related issues:

    tmcchesney@gsu.edu

    How do I reenter Georgia State as a graduate student after 12 months or more absence?

    See Returning to Georgia State in the GSU Admissions office.

    Which courses can be used as "RCB Electives" in the specialized master's programs?

    When considering which courses to take for their Robinson College of Business electives, students often ask, "How do I tell which courses are taught by the Robinson College of Business?" This is a list of the course prefixes for Robinson College of Business courses.

    To count as an elective in the master's program, courses must be 8000-level. You must have met any and all prerequisites before taking these courses.

    PREFIX DEFINITION:

    • ACCT Accounting
    • AS Actuarial Science
    • BCOM Business Communication
    • CIS Computer Information Systems
    • CPI Center for Process Innovation (formerly ECM - Electronic Commerce)
    • ECON Economics
    • FI Finance
    • HA Health Administration
    • HADM Hospitality Administration
    • IB International Business
    • LGLS Legal Studies
    • MGS Managerial Sciences (formerly BUAN, DSC, ENT, HRM, MGT)
    • MK Marketing
    • MRM Mathematical Risk Management
    • PFP Personal Financial Planning
    • RE Real Estate
    • RMI Risk Management and Insurance
    • TX Taxation