Transfer of Credit Policy

Marquette University does allow some credits to transfer into Master’s Degree programs as appropriate. Limitations on credit transfers into a master’s program are listed below. The transfer policy applies to credits taken at Marquette in a different status (temporary or non-degree), from a different MU program, or credits taken at another approved institution.

Credits from another approved institution:

Accounting (ACCO) 6 credits maximum*
Business Administration (MBA) 6 credits maximum*
Economics (ECON) 6 credits maximum*
Engineering Management (MSEM) 6 credits
Executive MBA (Exec MBA) 0 credits
Human Resources (HURE) 6 credits maximum

* All transfer credits must be from AACSB accredited schools only.

  • Marquette University Graduate School of Management is accredited by AACSB - International: The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business - International. Please see their website at http://www.aacsb.edu for a listing of other AACSB accredited schools.
  • Transfer credits are accepted only from AACSB accredited schools.
  • Students must earn a B or better in each pre-approved class.
  • Courses must fit into the Marquette curriculum.
  • Courses taken outside Marquette University must have prior approval. A copy of the course syllabi and a written request for transfer of credit review should be submitted prior to the students’ registration for the course
  • GSM programs do not transfer credits applied toward a specialization. All specialization credits must be taken at Marquette University.
  • Only course credits transfer from schools outside Marquette University, not grades, so these grades are not included when calculating the student’s Q.P.A.
  • Course(s) must be taken for graduate credit
  • Transfer courses must be within 5 years of start of the GSM program
  • Students must complete their program within six years, please note that the start date of the program reverts to the first course taken, including transfer courses
  • If a student plans on transferring courses the same semester as graduation, the student should be aware that all paperwork, including the final official transcripts from the outside institution and the approved transfer of credit form must be complete as least two weeks prior to the end of the MU academic semester. (see Graduate School Bulletin for dates)
  • Student must complete the Transfer of Credit Form
  • Refer to Jesuit Multilateral Agreement for additional transfer of credit opportunities.

To transfer credits from courses taken within Marquette University

i.e. earning a 2nd master’s degree from Marquette University or transfer of credits from non-degree temporary status to degree status, the following credit limits are in place.

  • A maximum of 9 credits for a master’s degree of 36 or fewer credits
  • A maximum of 12 credits for a master’s degree of 37-48 credits
  • A maximum of 15 credits for a master’s degree of 49 or more credits

Transfer of Credit Policy effective Fall 2009

Checklist

Be sure to also read and follow our Transfer of Credit Checklist.