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Candidates for the Master of Science in Transportation Management (MSTM) program must meet the following minimum requirements:
Admission to the graduate certificate programs requires a 4-year undergraduate degree (any major) from an accredited institution (any major) with a GPA of at least 2.5.
Those who do not possess a bachelor's or master's degree from a post-secondary institution where English is the primary language of instruction must also submit Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) scores (minimum score of 550) and a WES transcript evaluation.
NOTE: The certificate programs do not admit applicants who are not already living in the U.S.
Please complete this short application if you would like to pursue one of our graduate certificates.
The MSTM program admits students twice a year. Admissions deadlines are listed on the graduate admissions website. The upcoming deadline is November 1, 2022.
For an overview of steps required to apply to any SJSU program, see this how to apply website from SJSU's Office of Graduate Admissions office and Program Evaluations (GAPE).
MSTM applicants must complete the following steps:
Complete the online CalState application and pay the $70 application fee
Submit transcripts to Graduate Admissions
Submit one set of official transcripts from every institution of higher education you have attended, even those where you did not get a degree.
(See details in Step 4 GAPE website)
Submit a statement of purpose directly to the MSTM program
In a statement of one to two pages, explain how a Master of Science in Transportation Management will help you to achieve your career objectives. This statement should indicate which semester you are applying for (e.g. Spring 2020) and your current contact information, including mailing address, phone number, and e-mail address. If you have already taken MSTM classes, or previously applied to the program and are re-applying, include your SJSU Student ID number. Email your statement to lucas-school@sjsu.edu (Note: The statement can be the same as the one you submit through Cal State Apply.)
Submit a resume to the MSTM program
Email your resume detailing your professional and academic experiences to lucas-school@sjsu.edu
Submit a letter of recommendation
The letter should be written by a supervisor who has managed you in paid or volunteer work or by a university instructor who taught you. Ask your letter writer to include an evaluation of your writing and analysis skills. The letter should be emailed to lucas-school@sjsu.edu directly from the recommender.
Submit GMAT or GRE scores *OR* request a waiver for this requirement
Update as of 3/3: Due to the ongoing uncertainty related to COVID-19 and the availability of GMAT/GRE testing facilities, the Lucas Graduate School of Business will automatically waive the GMAT/GRE test score requirement for applicants to all of our graduate programs during the fall 2022 admission cycle. All MSTM applicants may substitute a Zoom interview with the Program Director.
Applicants with foreign university degrees must also do the following:
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