MSA Candidacy Requirements

In order to develop students to their fullest potential in an academic setting and in their work and community organizations, students must show proficiency in writing and quantitative skills to achieve candidacy. After admission to the MSA program, but prior to the completion of 12 credits, students must complete the candidacy requirements and apply for candidacy.

a. Students may show proficiency in writing by satisfactorily completing:

  • GSA 515 Effective Written Communication
    OR
  • A writing course at another accredited institution with prior approval by the program Director.

b. Students may show proficiency in quantitative skills by satisfactorily completing: 

  • GSA 496 Business Quantitative Tools and Statistics
    OR
  • A skills assessment in Business Quantitative Tools and Statistics. The assessment should be scheduled with the program Director

c. Students must submit personal goals from Section B of the Portfolio Requirement

d. Students must complete the Candidacy Form.

For questions, please contact:

Dr. Robert Letovsky, Director
Jeanmarie Hall Room 149
Box 273
802.654.2477
rletovsky@smcvt.edu

Dr. Paul Olsen, Associate Director
Jeanmarie Hall 169C
802.654.2661
Box 38
polsen@smcvt.edu

Diana Hoppe, Program Assistant
Jeanmarie Hall, 149H
802.654.2369
Box 38
dhoppe@smcvt.edu