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Master's in Business and Marketing Education

Master's Degree in Business and Marketing Education brief Overview.

4.1 Who is the Master's in Business and Marketing Education designed for?

The Master of Education Degree Program with a concentration in Business and Marketing Education is designed to further enhance the professional credentials of licensed (Class A) Business and Marketing Education teachers and to prepare them for leadership roles within the profession. It is intended for teachers who desire the master's degree, advanced licensure (Class M), and preparation for National Board Certification.

4.2 How do I apply to graduate school?

Follow the guidelines for graduate school admission for the College of Education - Curriculum and Instruction. Please note that the admission dates for this departmental program are earlier than the admission dates for the Graduate School.

4.3 Are there any admission testing requirements?

Scores from either the Miller's Analogy Test (MAT) or the GRE test are required for Graduate School admission into the Master's of Education in Business and Marketing program.

4.4 Do I need letters of recommendation? If so, from whom?

You will need three letters of recommendations. They should be from individuals who can attest to your professional credentials and expected success within the NCSU graduate program.

4.5 Can I do the ILP program and a Master's at the same time?

No, the ILP is a separate program. However, ECI 561 and ECI 562 may be used to meet the elective requirements of the Master's degree.

4.6 What is the minimum time it takes to complete this program?

The Master of Education degree program requires a minimum of 36 semester hours and does not include a thesis. If the student were attending full time, the program could be completed in two years. However, part time students will take longer depending on their course load each semester.

4.7 How long do I have to complete the requirements?

You will have six years to complete the requirements for a Master of Education Degree in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Business and Marketing Education.

4.8 Can I pursue classes full or part time?

Once you are admitted to the program, you must be continually enrolled for the fall and spring semesters until all degree requirements are met. However, you can pursue these classes on a part-time or full-time basis.

4.9 Is campus attendance required at any time?

No, there is no mandatory on campus requirements. But you may take on campus traditional face-to-face courses offered by NCSU to meet the 36 hours credit requirements.

4.10 Is there a minimum GPA I must maintain.

Yes. All N.C. State University graduate programs require an overall GPA of 3.0.

4.11 If I am a PBS student, how many courses can I take?

As a PBS student, there is no limit to the number of courses that you can take. However, all credits may not be accepted as part of the degree program requirements.

4.12 How many PBS credits can I transfer to my degree?

You are only allowed to transfer 12 credit hours of PBS credit to your degree program.

4.13 What hardware/software is required to participate in this program?

Many of your technical requirements can be answered at the N.C. State Distance Education web site listed above. Specific software/hardware needs can be found at the technical requirements page under "Getting Started".

4.14 What are the costs associated with this program?

In addition to the graduate school entry fee, your fees will vary depending on your course load. You can access a fee schedule for on campus graduate classes at the University Cashier and Student Accounts Office - Tuition and Fees and Internet classes at the Distance Education web site, click on ECI in the right hand column and look for your course number. A fee is required by NC Department of Public Instruction to upgrade your license to a Class M status.