This program is designed for working professionals who have completed their master’s degree and are interested in further developing knowledge and skill areas in management and administration in private, public, and nonprofit administration.

The C.A.M.S. allows the individual the opportunity to follow a self-designed program of study and requires the successful completion of eighteen credit hours or six three-credit courses in the fields of management and administration, drawing upon graduate-level courses offered as part of the Master of Science in Administration Program. The program enjoys a practical and applied orientation led by an experienced interdisciplinary faculty team.

Individuals who have master’s degrees in the fields of administration and management (M.S.A.), business administration (M.B.A.), public administration (M.P.A.), economics (M.A. or M.S.), computer science (M.S.), education administration (M.Ed.), or other related areas are invited to apply for admission to the C.A.M.S.

C.A.M.S. Admission Requirements

Applicants to the C.A.M.S. program must have:

1. A master’s degree from an accredited American college or university, or its foreign university equivalent, with a minimum 3.0 G.P.A.;
2. Applicants for whom English is not a native language should consult the “Admission Procedures for International Students” in the front of the catalogue.

C.A.M.S. Admission Procedure

Please note:

International applicants should also follow “Admission Procedures for International Students.”

1. Complete the Application for Graduate Admission.
2. Obtain official transcripts of all relevant graduate course work. Have official transcripts sent to you in a sealed envelope and included with your application. (Please note: International applicants should have official transcripts sent directly from the institution to Saint Michael’s College at the address below. Program directors may require foreign academic credentials to be evaluated independently). Transfer of Credit: If an applicant has successfully completed graduate course- work beyond the master’s at another institution (but the degree was not conferred), a student may request that up to six credit hours be transferred toward the C.A.M.S. program. A Transfer of Credit Form must be completed and submitted with the application.
3. Fill out the first portion of two Reference Forms, giving the name and address of two persons who know your academic and/or professional competence. Give these forms to your evaluators to be returned by them to Saint Michael’s at the address on the form or to be sent to you in a sealed envelope to be included with your application.
4. Include a résumé.
5. Submit a single page essay describing your education and career background and reasons for desiring a C.A.M.S.
6. Individual Program of Study Form: The student should complete an Individual Program of Study Form, preferably with input from the program director.
7. Submit an application fee.

Please send all the above materials in one envelope to:

Saint Michael’s College
Graduate Admission, Box 286
One Winooski Park
Colchester, VT 05439

While Saint Michael’s College usually notifies applicants regarding the completeness of their files, it is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure that all necessary materials are received. Admission decisions are made by the program director in consultation with other key people in the program. Meeting applicant requirements and following admission procedures does not guarantee acceptance into the program. Applicants are notified of the admission decision after all requirements of the admission process have been satisfied.

Upon completion of the required eighteen credits in the C.A.M.S., students will receive a certificate of completion from Saint Michael’s College.

Special Note

Advising: The program directors serve as academic advisors for all M.S.A. and C.A.M.S. students. Students are encouraged to seek advice or assistance with questions or concerns. The directors work with each student in planning individual programs of study upon admission and then candidacy.

Student Advisory Board: Students are encouraged to participate in the program through the Student Advisory Board. The board has been active in suggesting curriculum updates, admissions revisions, and student resource needs. If a student is interested in participating, the director should be contacted for further information.