Master of Arts in Leadership
The Master of Arts in Leadership degree is offered to select students who are accepted in both Impact 360 Institute’s Master’s program and the Graduate School of North Greenville University. Students must be accepted into both programs to qualify to begin studies toward the Master of Arts in Leadership degree.
After an initial interview with Impact 360 Institute to determine if a prospective student meets the basic qualifications for their Master’s program, candidates must then apply to the North Greenville University School of Graduate Studies for formal acceptance into the Master of Arts in Leadership degree program. Acceptance into the Impact 360 Institute Master’s program is contingent on candidates completing both the Impact 360 institute application and the North Greenville University application for admission into the Graduate School.
Acceptance Process
1. Prospective students submit an on-line application to the Impact 360 Institute’s Master’s program.
2. Candidates will complete a virtual interview with Impact 360 staff.
3. Candidates will have an in-person interview on the Impact 360 campus.
4. Once Impact 360 Institute gives conditional acceptance to the candidate to enter their program, he or she will then apply for admission to the North Greenville University School of Graduate Studies.
5. Candidates must complete the North Greenville University on-line application for admission to the Graduate School and be accepted.
6. Once a candidate has been accepted into both the Impact 360 Institute’s Master’s program and the North Greenville University School of Graduate studies, a formal combined letter of acceptance (from both Impact 360 Institute and North Greenville University) will be sent to the student.
7. The student will pay his/her deposit on the Impact 360 website and will then be considered fully enrolled.
Admissions Decisions
In examining the credentials of applicants, the Graduate Enrollment Office considers the applicant’s experience, commitment, and character, as well as academic ability demonstrated in the applicant’s undergraduate and graduate transfer records.
1. Complete on-line application and pay application fee.
2. Official transcripts in English, listing all undergraduate and graduate work, must be submitted from regionally accredited institutions or institutions that are members of the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). Transcripts must indicate the completion of prerequisite bachelor’s degree and list appropriate leveling work for graduate study.
3. Applicants need one of the following for regular admission into the master’s programs:
- A cumulative grade point average (G.P.A.) of 2.5 on a 4-point scale.
- If the applicant does not meet the grade point average listed above, then a Graduate Record Exam score (GRE), a Miller Analogies Test (MAT) score, or a Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) score may be required for consideration. Test scores older than five years prior to the date of application are not acceptable.
- If it is determined that a student needs to take a standardized test, the student is responsible for preparing, scheduling, and funding the exam.
4. Provide three letters of reference, including one from an individual who has been directly involved in supervising the applicant’s professional experience if the applicant has been out of college for three or more years or an academic advisor for more recent graduates.
5. Submit a self-reflective statement of five words relating the applicant’s personal goals as they relate to the degree program. This statement should reflect the student’s ability to communicate effectively through writing, as writing ability will be one component in determining whether the student will be accepted into any program.
6. Those applicants whose undergraduate major is in a field unrelated to the MALD program may be required to take additional hours of leveling or prerequisite coursework.
7. If English is not the primary language of an applicant, an English proficiency test may be required.
8. A virtual interview with the North Greenville University Executive Director of the Institute for Global Leadership or the Graduate Academic Services Office may be required.