Admissions: Graduate Diploma and Certificate Programs

To be considered for a BU Global Graduate Diploma or Certificate Program, students must have the equivalent of a U.S. bachelor’s degree.

In addition, students must demonstrate:

• That they are prepared for a rigorous, fast-paced curriculum
• The ability to play a unique role in class discussion
• Proficiency in English through a minimum score as outlined below on the Test of English as a Foreign Language
     - TOEFL (paper-based): 560
     - TOEFL IBT: Total Score of 84 - Reading 21, Listening 18, Speaking 23, and Writing 22
     - IELTS: 6.5
• A clear career strategy and strong professional reasons for pursuing the Graduate Diploma
• How the case study method of instruction will benefit their long-term career goals
• Good writing skills

Apply to BU Global

You can apply online or download an application: (requires free Adobe reader). To apply to the Information Technology program in Macedonia, please download an application from the list below.

• Banking and Financial Services
• International Marketing
• Information Technology (Macedonia)
• IT Project Management
• Project Management

Application Checklist

A completed application consists of:

1. A completed application form
2. Complete official transcripts or notarized full-sized copies of all previous college, university, and
   graduate school study must be sent in a sealed and stamped envelope
3. Payment of a non-refundable application fee of USD $70 must accompany the application
4. Proof of English language proficiency. Original TOEFL score must be submitted to Boston
   University (BU Global’s TOEFL code is: 8675, Dept. code 99)
5. Three admission essays
6. Resume
7. Two letters of recommendation
8. International Student Data form
9. Financial statement (International Students Only)

Application materials should be mailed to:

BU Global
c/o Applications Committee
755 Commonwealth Avenue, B18
Boston, MA 02215 (USA)