Our program does not require you to take the GMAT exam, but you will need to be proficient in business math skills (including higher algebra, but not calculus). If you're worried about your math skills, we can help you assess your abilities and, if necessary, suggest courses to sharpen your skills.
In addition to the standard CCA admissions requirements for graduate programs, students applying for the MBA in Design Strategy should supply the following materials:
If you have a design background:
- A personal essay of 500 to 1,000 words describing your relevant design and business experience and how it has shaped your current educational and career goals. Also, explain what you seek to learn and achieve through this graduate program.
- An optional digital portfolio, either on CD-ROM or DVD or via a URL to an online portfolio of your professional work. All projects should clearly describe elements of the stated problem, the design process, the finished solution, and applicable outcomes. Due to the volume of submissions received, we are unable to return portfolios. Applicants, therefore, should not submit their only copies of files, artwork, or writing.
If you have a more traditional business background:
- A personal essay of 500 to 1,000 words describing your business experience and how it has shaped your current educational and career goals. Also, explain what you seek to learn and achieve through this graduate program.
- An optional expanded resume, detailing specific responsibilities, achievements, and learning experiences resulting from the positions you've held and the projects you've worked on.
If you have experience in the non-profit and NGO worlds:
- A personal essay of 500 to 1,000 words describing your relevant work experience and how it has shaped your current educational and career goals. Also, explain what you seek to learn and achieve through this graduate program.
- An optional expanded resume, detailing specific responsibilities, achievements, and learning experiences resulting from the positions you've held and the projects you've worked on.
Visit Graduate Admissions for general admissions procedures and requirements.