Graduate Admissions
Applications
To apply for a graduate program, students must fill out one of the following applications:
Graduate Programs Information
These tabs includes information for specific graduate programs. Here you will find: additional admissions requirements for each graduate program, concentrations each graduate program offers, tuition rates, additional fees, course modalities, course waivers (if applicable), and provisional acceptance.
- Masters of Business Administration
- Master of Science in Criminal Justice
- Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology
- Master of Arts in Psychology
- Graduate Certificates
Masters of Business Administration
Offered online and on-campus
MBA Concentrations:
- Cybersecurity Management
- Healthcare Management
To Be Accepted Students Must:
- An undergraduate degree with a cumulative GPA of 2.7 or higher is preferred. Applicants with less than a 2.7 GPA will be considered for admission on an individual basis.
- Applicants who have successfully completed a graduate degree program can use their graduate degree program GPA in lieu of their undergraduate degree GPA.
- Provide official college transcripts that meets the following requirements:
- All college transcripts must be from an accredited undergraduate and/or graduate institutions attended.
- Electronic transcripts should be send directly from the issuing institution.
- Mailed transcripts must be sent to the following address:
Fisher College School of Graduate Studies
118 Beacon Street
Boston, MA 02116
- Personal essay or Statement of Purpose addressing the following:
- In 300-500 words, describe and articulate how obtaining this degree will help further your career, and how your career and experiences to date have prepared you for this degree or career path.
- Letters of Recommendation which must include:
- Two current (not more than 1 year old) letters of recommendation supporting your admission.
- Letters of recommendations should be from individuals with whom you have worked closely in a professional or academic setting.
- Provide your most recent resume.
Transfer Credits Requirements
Students may transfer up to 9 graduate credits transferred from another regionally accredited graduate program. A minimum grade of B- is required.
*GMAT optional
Additional requirements for international MBA applicants.
View Master of Business Administration Program Page.
Course Waivers
The following courses can be waived based on undergraduate coursework completed with a grade of B- or higher:
- MBA5020 Management, Teamwork, and Empowerment Principles of Management and Organizational Behavior
- MBA5500 Marketing, Management, and E-Commerce- 6 credits of marketing courses
- MBA5250 Strategic Cost and Profitability Analysis – 6 credits of accounting courses and 3 credits of finance courses
Provisional Acceptance
Students who do not meet the requirements for admissions may be provisionally admitted to the program. Students admitted provisionally may take no more than six graduate credit hours towards the MBA degree. After successful completion with a grade of B- or better, provisionally admitted students will be granted admission.
Students who do not possess the foundation course work requirements for admission may be provisionally admitted to the program. Students admitted provisionally may take no more than six graduate credits toward the MBA degree. Foundation coursework must be completed before or at the completion of six graduate credits. Upon completion of required foundation coursework, with a grade of B- or higher, the provisionally admitted student will be granted admission.
Foundation course work includes three credits of Economics and six credits of Accounting.
Tuition and additional fees: 2023-2024 Academic Year
| Master of Business Administrations-Online | |
|---|---|
| Tuition Per Credit Hour | $651 |
| Tuition Per Three-Credit Course | $1,954 |
| Master of Business Administration-On-Campus | |
|---|---|
| Tuition-per credit | $651 |
| Comprehensive Fee per course | $1,954 |
| Tuition per Three-Credit Course | $2,054 |
| Health Insurance (Annual) | $3850 |
| *Housing if Required* | See Housing Tuition table below |
| Housing Tuition | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expenses | Fall Semester | Winter Semester | Spring Semester | Total |
| Housing & Food | $7,074.80 | $7,074.80 | $3,537.40 | $17,687 |
| Resident Hall Activity Fee | $50 | $50 | ||
| Resident Hall Deposit | $500 | $500 | ||
| Double Room | $500 | $500 | $1,000 | |
|
Total-Housing & Food *Double |
$8,124.80 | $7,574.80 | $3,537.40 | $19,237 |
|
Total-Housing & Food *Single |
$8,624.80 | $8,074.80 | $3,537.40 | $20,237 |
| Additional Fees | |
|---|---|
|
Graduate Comprehensive Fee *Only for full time students whose courses are on campus |
$100/per course |
|
Health Insurance (annual)-Graduate Programs *Only for full time students |
$3,850 |
|
Insufficient Funds Fee *Only for deposited checks that could not process or for credit or debit cards that have been declined |
$40 |
|
Graduation Fee *Only for seniors |
$75 |
| Request a Fisher College Transcript Fee | $15 |
View Master of Business Administration Program Page.
Master of Science in Criminal Justice
Offered online only
To Be Accepted Students Must:
- An undergraduate degree with a cumulative GPA of 2.7 or higher is preferred. Applicants with less than a 2.7 GPA will be considered for admission on an individual basis.
- Applicants who have successfully completed a graduate degree program can use their graduate degree program GPA in lieu of their undergraduate degree GPA.
- Provide official college transcripts that meets the following requirements:
- All college transcripts must be from an accredited undergraduate and/or graduate institutions attended.
- Electronic transcripts should be send directly from the issuing institution.
- Mailed transcripts must be sent to the following address:
Fisher College School of Graduate Studies
118 Beacon Street
Boston, MA 02116
- Personal essay or Statement of Purpose addressing the following:
- In 300-500 words, describe and articulate how obtaining this degree will help further your career, and how your career and experiences to date have prepared you for this degree or career path.
- Letters of Recommendation which must include:
- Two current (not more than 1 year old) letters of recommendation supporting your admission.
- Letters of recommendations should be from individuals with whom you have worked closely in a professional or academic setting.
- Provide your most recent resume.
Transfer Credits Requirements
Students may transfer up to 9 graduate credits transferred from another regionally accredited graduate program. A minimal grade of B- is required.
Provisional Acceptance
Students who do not meet the requirements for admissions may be provisionally admitted to the program. Students admitted provisionally may take no more than six graduate credit hours toward the Master’s In Criminal Justice degree. After successful completion with a grade of B- or better, provisionally admitted students will be granted admission.
Tuition and additional fees: 2023-2024 Academic Year
| Masters of Criminal Justice | |
|---|---|
| Tuition Per Credit Hour | $651 |
| Tuition Per Three-Credit Course | $1,954 |
View Masters of Science in Criminal Justice Program Page.
Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology
Offered in Hybrid Format Only
Tracks
- Addictions
- Trauma
To Be Accepted Students Must:
- An undergraduate degree with a cumulative GPA of 2.7 or higher is preferred. Applicants with less than a 2.7 GPA will be considered for admission on an individual basis.
- Applicants who have successfully completed a graduate degree program can use their graduate degree program GPA in lieu of their undergraduate degree GPA.
- Provide official college transcripts that meets the following requirements:
- All college transcripts must be from an accredited undergraduate and/or graduate institutions attended.
- Electronic transcripts should be send directly from the issuing institution.
- Mailed transcripts must be sent to the following address:
Fisher College School of Graduate Studies
118 Beacon Street
Boston, MA 02116
- Personal essay or Statement of Purpose addressing the following:
- In 400-600 words, describe how obtaining this degree will help further your career. Please also elaborate how your experiences have prepared you for this career path. Lastly, please describe the populations that ou hope to work with in the future.
- Letters of Recommendation which must include:
- Two current (not more than 1 year old) letters of recommendation supporting your admission.
- Letters of recommendations should be from individuals with whom you have worked closely in a professional or academic setting.
- Provide your most recent resume.
Transfer Credits Requirements
Students may transfer up to 15 graduate credits transferred from another regionally accredited graduate program. A minimum grade of B- is required.
Foundation Coursework Requirement
Relevant undergraduate coursework may be considered in the admission decision process although no specific undergraduate degree is required.
Health and Immunization Records
Massachusetts law requires incoming students provide proof if immunization. This applies to all health science student. Health science students at Fisher College MUST demonstrate the following immunities:
- TDaP immunization
- MMR blood titers: one for measles, one for mumps, and one for rubella
- Hepatitis B blood titer
- TB test result upon application
Tuition and additional fees: 2023-2024 Academic Year
| Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology | |
|---|---|
| Tuition Per Credit Hour* | $781 |
| Counseling Psychology Tuition | $46,860 |
| Housing Tuition | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expenses | Fall Semester | Winter Semester | Spring Semester | Total |
| Housing & Food | $7,074.80 | $7,074.80 | $3,537.40 | $17,687 |
| Resident Hall Activity Fee | $50 | $50 | ||
| Resident Hall Deposit | $500 | $500 | ||
| Double Room | $500 | $500 | $1,000 | |
|
Total-Housing & Food *Double |
$8,124.80 | $7,574.80 | $3,537.40 | $19,237 |
|
Total-Housing & Food *Single |
$8,624.80 | $8,074.80 | $3,537.40 | $20,237 |
View Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology Program page.
Master of Arts in Psychology
Offered Online Only
To be accepted students must:
- An undergraduate degree with a cumulative GPA of 2.7 or higher is preferred. Applicants with less than a 2.7 GPA will be considered for admission on an individual basis.
- Applicants who have successfully completed a graduate degree program can use their graduate degree program GPA in lieu of their undergraduate degree GPA.
- Provide official college transcripts that meets the following requirements:
- All college transcripts must be from an accredited undergraduate and/or graduate institutions attended.
- Electronic transcripts should be send directly from the issuing institution.
- Mailed transcripts must be sent to the following address:
Fisher College School of Graduate Studies
118 Beacon Street
Boston, MA 02116
- Personal essay or Statement of Purpose addressing the following:
- In 400-600 words, describe how obtaining this degree will help further your career. Please also elaborate how your experiences have prepared you for this career path. Lastly, please describe the populations that ou hope to work with in the future.
- Letters of Recommendation which must include:
- Two current (not more than 1 year old) letters of recommendation supporting your admission.
- Letters of recommendations should be from individuals with whom you have worked closely in a professional or academic setting.
- Provide your most recent resume
*GRE or MAT optional
Transfer Credits Requirements
Students may transfer up to 9 graduate credits transferred from another regionally accredited graduate program. A minimum grade of B- is required.
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Tuition: 2023-2024 Academic Year
| Master of Psychology | |
|---|---|
| Tuition Per Credit Hour* | $781 |
| Psychology Tuition | $23,430 |
View Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology Program page.
Graduate Certificates
Offered Online Only
Concentrations:
- Addictions Counseling
- Healthcare Management
To be accepted students must:
- Obtain a Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
- Provide official college transcripts that meet the following requirements:
- All college transcripts must be from an accredited undergraduate and/or graduate institutions attended.
- Electronic transcripts should be send directly from the issuing institution.
- Mailed transcripts must be sent to the following address:
Fisher College School of Graduate Studies
118 Beacon Street
Boston, MA 02116
Transfer Credit Requirements
Applicants may not apply any transfer credit to a certificate program
| Graduate Certificate Tuition | |
|---|---|
| Business Graduate Certificate Tuition per Credit Hour | $651 |
| Business Graduate Certificate Tuition per Three credit course | $1,954 |
| Addictions Counseling Graduate Certificate Tuition per Credit Hour | $781 |
| Addictions Counseling Graduate Certificate per Three-Credit Course Course | $2,343 |
View Graduate Certificates page Program Page.
Contact School of Graduate Studies
School of Graduate Studies
118 Beacon Street
Boston, MA 02116
graduate@fisher.edu
T: 866-309-6539
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