Boston University Graduate Diploma in Entrepreneurial Management A P P L I C A T I O N
Calendar Program Application Deadline Orientation Dates Classes Begin Graduation Entrepreneurial Management July 31, 2013 Sept. 4-5, 2013 Sept. 9, 2013 Dec. 13, 2013 A COMPLETE APPLICATION INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING: 1. Graduate Diploma 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 an application fee of USD $70 must accompany the application. 4. Proof of English language proficiency. Original TOEFL score must be submitted directly to Boston University. 5. Admission Essays 6. Thorough description of business plan concept 7. Resume 8. Letters of recommendation 9. International Student Data form 10. Financial Statement GOOD ACADEMIC STANDING Students admitted in the Diploma Program must maintain an overall grade point average of 3.0 to be in good academic standing and graduate from the program. Faculty will work with students throughout the program to make certain that students are aware of their academic progress and any potential deficiencies. PREREQUISITE REQUIREMENTS FOR ENTREPRENEURIAL STUDENTS Before entering the Program, students are expected to know spreadsheet software (Excel preferred) and have received the equivalent of a B or better in Financial Accounting. All admitted students must complete an online Principles of Accounting course prior to entering the Program, to ensure that everyone has a basic understanding of the principles they will be using in the coursework. The course will be available to admitted students four weeks prior to starting the program. GENERAL ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS In order to be considered for the Diploma Program, applicants must demonstrate through their admissions essay that they can handle a rigorous, fast-paced curriculum and can play a unique role in the classroom discussion. English proficiency is a must. The case-study method is an interactive teaching pedagogy, which necessitates a great deal of class participation. Candidates should emphasize a clear career strategy and explain through their admissions essay how this program will fit into their long-term goals. Students must have the equivalent of a U.S. bachelor s degree to be considered for this program. They must also demonstrate English language proficiency with a minimum total of a 79-80 (213 computer version) on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). Students are expected to show good writing skills and strong professional reasons for pursuing this program. TRANSFER POLICY No transfer credit, either undergraduate or graduate, can be applied to the School of Management. Academic credit earned in the Diploma Program may be applied toward degree requirements as determined upon admittance to a master s program.
Graduate Diploma in Entrepreneurial Management Application for Admission Your application should be submitted with a $70 (U.S. dollars) nonrefundable application fee payable to Boston University. I. PERSONAL DATA (Please print or type) Social Security number (if you have one) Date of Birth month/day/year Boston University I.D. number (if you have one) Name q Male last (family) first middle q Female Country of citizenship If not US citizen, visa status Permanent Address (Address where you can be contacted at any time) Telephone ( ) Fax ( ) E-mail Current mailing address (Until what date is this address valid? ) Telephone ( ) Fax ( ) E-mail How did you hear about Boston University's Diploma Program? II. EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND Please list in chronological order the colleges, universities, and professional schools you have attended, including those in which you are currently enrolled. Name of Institution Location Dates of attendance to Degree Date of degree month/year month/year Transcript or Academic Record: q Enclosed q Will be sent Name of Institution Location Dates of attendance to Degree Date of degree month/year month/year Transcript or Academic Record: q Enclosed q Will be sent Name of Institution Location Dates of attendance to Degree Date of degree month/year month/year
Transcript or Academic Record: q Enclosed q Will be sent List any scholastic honors, prizes, or membership in honor societies Have you ever applied to Boston University before? q Yes q No If yes, for which academic year? Program Decision III. TOEFL Have you taken or arranged to take the TOEFL exam? q Yes q No Date Location Score Note : You must have your official score sent directly to the address below. IV. PERSONAL STATEMENT OF INTEREST On a separate sheet of paper, please answer the following questions describing your personal and professional reasons for pursu ing the Diploma Program. 1. Please describe your reasons for pursuing a Graduate Diploma in Entrepreneurial Management. What do you hope to gain from this Program and how will it help you achieve your goals? 2. What qualities and skills do you possess that make you want to be an entrepreneur? 3. This program uses of the case-study method of instruction extensively and class participation is an integral element of the learning. In what unique ways do you think you can add to the learning experience of your classmates? V. OVERVIEW OF BUSINESS CONCEPT The development of a professional-grade business plan for an entrepreneurial venture is a concept central to the pedagogy of the Graduate Diploma in Entrepreneurial Management program. Each student is expected to have an idea for either a new entrepreneurial venture or a new initiative for an existing family business. These ideas will be expected to meet a feasibility analysis that will be preliminarily conducted during the admission process and more formally developed in the first 2 weeks of the program. The feasibility analysis is meant to validate the business concept for development into an actionable business plan. If you are pursuing a new venture, please thoroughly describe the business concept that you propose to develop during this Program. If you are developing a strategic action plan for your family business, please describe your family business and tell us about some of the challenges and opportunities it currently faces. All essays should address the following points: What is the product or service you are offering? Who makes up the target audience that your venture is addressing? What are their key defining characteristics and what is the compelling need? How large is the market? How many people and/or companies have this need? What resources and capabilities do you need to properly serve this market? This submission is a critical component of your application and will be considered heavily by the Admission Committee in determining acceptance to the program. Your goal should be to demonstrate why your business concept can be successful. VI. RESUME Please attach a copy of your resume to your application.
VII. LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION Please submit two letters of recommendation. Recommendation letters should be requested from professors who are able to comment on your qualifications for graduate study or previous employers. VIII. APPLICATION FEE CREDIT CARD PAYMENT OPTION Cardholder s name as it appears on the credit card: Type of Card: q Visa q MasterCard q Discover Card Number: Exp. Date: q I authorize Boston University to charge my credit card the application fee of $70. I certify that the information above is complete and correct to the best of my knowledge and that I am the original author of any information that is directly requested of me. I understand that my acceptance and matriculation may be cancelled if any information in support of my application is found to be false. Signature Date School of Management Executive Education Programs 595 Commonwealth Avenue Boston, MA 02215 Tel: 617-353-4248 Fax: 617-353-3477 www.bu.edu/startup elc@management.bu.edu
Graduate Diploma Program Transcript Request Form TO THE APPLICANT: Please complete the information requested below. Give this form to the registrar of the administrative office in charge of student records at your school(s) early enough so that it will be returned to you in time to submit with your application. TO BE COMPLETED BY THE APPLICANT Name of applicant First Middle Last Citizenship University or college Field of study Degree and year of graduation I hereby authorize the release of the transcript of my academic record to Boston University School of Management. Signature Date TO BE COMPLETED BY THE SCHOOL The person whose name appears above is applying for admission to the following program at Boston University School of Management: q Entrepreneurial Management Diploma Program We ask that you complete this form and enclose an official copy of the applicant's academic transcript. Please seal the envelope and sign across the seal, and then return it to the applicant so that it can be included with his/her application. We request the following questions be answered to help us fairly evaluate the candidate's academic abilities. All questions should be answered in English. 1. If a copy of the student s academic record cannot be forwarded, please indicate the reasons. 2. Please provide an explanation of your school s grading system. What is the marking or grading distribution (from high to low) used at the above academic institution? Attach additional sheets if necessary. What is the highest mark usually obtained? What is the lowest passing/satisfactory mark given? 3. If the student has failed or repeated a course, would this be indicated on the record? q Yes q No 4. Has the school indicated the student s rank in class on the academic record? q Yes q No If not, please approximate the student s rank and indicate the total size of the class (i.e., 4 out of 120).
Estimate of Expenses for International Students 2013/2014 Please keep in mind that these estimates for living expenses are approximations and that, depending on your lifestyle, these costs may be higher. University tuition, fees, and living expenses will increase annually. Transportation to and from the United States is not included in these estimates. Additional fees may apply to certain programs. Estimate for the Semester (4 months) Breakdown of Costs Single Student Tuition* $15,360 Application Fee $70 Registration Fee $40 Health Insurance $721 Room and Board $6,155 Supplies $612 Incidentals $2,057 Total Estimate for 4 months $25,015 *Tuition, books, and supplies are included. Letter of Financial Declaration In order to accept you into the Diploma Program and create a Form I-20 or Form IAP-66 for you, Boston University School of Management needs a current financial statement or letter, in English, from your bank showing the availability of a minimum amount of money to cover your personal and academic expenses while you are at Boston University. To help you understand what kind of letter we need, here is an example of a financial document or bank letter that you could give to Boston University School of Management. Your letter may look a little different, depending on your situation. Please note : Tuition does not include mandatory medical health insurance. For updated costs of health insurance or insurance waiver procedures, please visit www.bu.edu/comp/saweb. Dear Boston University School of Management: This financial institution, Bank of Madrid, certifies that Ms. Laura Johnson s parents, Dan and Susan Johnson, have financial holdings of at least USD $25,015 for the purpose of paying for her studies and personal expenses at Boston University. This information is true to the best of my knowledge. Sincerely, Bank Official Madrid, Spain May 24, 2013
Boston University International Student Data Form This document contains interactive form fields. Click over any blank line and begin typing or check an appropriate box. Clear Contents This form must be completed by all international students applying for admission. Please answer all of the questions completely and return the form with the requested financial documentation and copies of U.S. immigration documents (if applicable) to the Admissions Office reviewing your academic application. Once you have been admitted to a program of study (and, in some cases, once you have formally accepted the offer of admission), the Admissions Office will send this form, the supporting documents, and a file to the Boston University International Students & Scholars Office (ISSO). Once your file has been reviewed and determined to be complete, the ISSO will forward an official immigration document to you with instructions on how to apply for the student visa at the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate. If you are currently in the U.S., the ISSO will forward specific immigration instructions to you to facilitate your enrollment. General Information (Please record all names exactly as they appear on your passport) Name Female family/last (in capital letters) first/given middle Male Date of birth Place of birth month day year city country Country of citizenship Country of legal permanent residence Permanent address in home country: Street City State/Province Country Postal code E-mail If you wish correspondence to be sent to you at an address other than the one above, please write it here: Street City State/Province Country Postal code This address can be used for mail from to month day year month day year Financial Declaration Boston University is required by U.S. government regulations to check the availability of adequate funding for your tuition, fees, and living expenses for the duration of your studies at Boston University to issue the immigration documents necessary to obtain a student visa. All financial documents submitted for evaluation will become the property of Boston University and will not be returned to the applicant. It is recommended that you request multiple copies of the documentation listed below to submit at the point of visa application and to retain for your records. Please refer to the Estimate of Expenses for the breakdown of fees and for the minimum required per year. All declarations of financial support must: 1. Be original documents (not photocopies) 2. Reflect the minimum amount of support in U.S. dollars 3. Specify funding for study at Boston University (not another college or university) 4. Include a date and be no more than one year old from the intended date of enrollment 5. Indicate the period of time for which the support will be provided 6. Be written in English Please check the box below which describes the type of funding you will be receiving, and attach the appropriate official documentation as outlined below: If you will be funded by a family member, please submit: 1. A letter of sponsorship which indicates that your sponsor is willing and able to support you financially for your academic fees and living expenses throughout the duration of your studies at Boston University and the relationship of the sponsor to the applicant. 2. An official bank statement or credit reference from a bank stating the availability of the minimum estimated expenses as indicated on the Estimate of Expenses. If you will be funded by your government, an organization, a company, etc., the sponsor must submit a letter of sponsorship on official letterhead which states: 1. That your funding is valid specifically for Boston University. 2. Exactly which expenses will be covered (i.e., academic fees, living expenses, health insurance, financial support for family members, travel, etc.) 3. The length of the financial support. If you will be funded by a bank loan, you must submit an official letter of certification from the lending institution indicating the specific amount for which you have been guaranteed. If you will be funded in a manner not listed above (for example, if you will fund yourself), you must submit official documentation (a bank statement or a credit reference from a bank) indicating the specific amount.
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For more information contact: Elizabeth Nassar, Director Boston University School of Management Executive Education Programs 595 Commonwealth Avenue Boston, MA 02215 Tel: 617-353-4248 Fax: 617-353-3477 www.bu.edu/startup elc@management.bu.edu