School of Business and Master of Fine Arts Program
There is rolling admissions for the Graduate Business and Writing Programs. There are several entry points for the programs throughout the year (fall, winter, spring, summer).
School of Business and Master of Fine Arts Program Requirements
Program Requirements:
- Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or university
- 3.0 GPA from previous college course work
- 2 years relevant work experience or appropriate internship experience (not required for Sport Business Management, Finance, Writing, Liberal Studies programs)
The application process is as follows:
- A completed and signed application with fee made payable to Manhattanville College. The fee is waived for applications submitted online.
- Official transcripts from all colleges attended
- A 2 -3 page typewritten autobiographical essay describing your educational and career experiences. The essay should be creative and reflective in nature and be responsive to the following questions:
How and why did you decide to pursue this program?
How can this program further your personal and/or professional goals?
What special abilities, personal qualities, and life experiences do you bring to the program?
- Resume inclusive of business and educational experience (not required for the Writing program)
- Two (2) letter of recommendation from employers or educators who can attest to your potential for graduate-level work ( not required for the Writing program) Interviews will be arranged for those with acceptable completed application files. Proof of the required immunizations against measles, mumps, and rubella in compliance with New York State regulations for those born on or after January 1, 1957.
For MFA in Writing only:
- A 10-12 page sample of your writing including at least 5 pages of prose. A combination of separate writing samples is acceptable (poetry, essay, short story, novel excerpt, etc.)
- A letter of recommendation
Send Materials to:
Manhattanville College
Graduate Admissions
Reid Castle, Room 313
2900 Purchase Street
Purchase, NY 10577