Admission Requirements:

Admission to the IMC program is selective and highly competitive. At a minimum, applicants must meet the following criteria:

1. Complete the Graduate School application.
2. Hold a U.S. equivalent bachelor’s degree from an accredited university.
3. Prior Marketing or IMC-related coursework (such as Advertising, Promotional Strategy, Public Relations etc.) at the undergraduate or graduate level; or professional experience in a marketing or IMC-related area is required. Experience gained from internship, full or part-time work in IMC -related areas will be considered.
4. at least a 2.75 cumulative undergraduate GPA.
5. Submit official transcripts from every undergraduate and graduate institution attended.
6. Submit a résumé of relevant work experience.
7. Submit an IMC application essay (see below).
8. Submit two professional letters of recommendation.
9. Applicants whose native language is not English must demonstrate English language proficiency by submitting an official score report from either the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), International English Language Test System (IELTS), or the Michigan English Language Assessment Battery (MELAB). Scores must be sent by the testing service directly to the University.

Please note: GRE or GMAT scores are not required for admission into the IMC program. However, if you have taken one of the exams you may choose to submit scores as they may enhance an applicant’s review.

IMC Application Essay

• Please indicate your view of the role of integrated marketing communications at either your current employer or at any organization of your choice.
• State how you think knowledge gained from the program at Eastern Michigan University will facilitate the accomplishment of the organization’s objectives. The essay should be 300-500 words.

Application

You can apply online or by submitting your printed application, résumé, transcripts, essay and application fee to:

Office of Admissions
Eastern Michigan University
P.O. Box 970 Ypsilanti, MI 48197-7621

Please note: If you apply online you may submit your essay and résumé either by mail to the address above or via e-mail to documents_admissions@emich.edu. All undergraduate transcripts should be mailed to the address above.

Online Education for Out-of-State Students

It is great that you are considering Eastern Michigan University for your online degree program. Before you apply, though, it is critical that you make sure you are eligible to enroll in a program based in Michigan. EMU is an approved State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA) Participant. That means EMU can enroll students into online programs who live in any SARA member state without seeking additional authorization from that particular state. 

Check your eligibility to attend EMU: Is your state a SARA member? If yes, you are eligible to enroll in an EMU–Online program. If your state is not a SARA member, you may still be eligible to enroll at Eastern Michigan University. For more information, please click here.

Department Information:

Marketing - College of Business

Advisor Information:

Degree Requirements: 36 hours

Extended Program:

This program is available at an EMU off-campus location or entirely online. For a list of locations, please click here