Doctor of Professional Studies
In Information Management

1. Complete the Graduate Program Application

Submit your application through the Graduate Program Application portal. Select “PART TIME” to access the appropriate program options.

After submission, you’ll receive an email confirmation from Syracuse University.

2. Pay the Application Fee

A non-refundable fee of $75 is required. If applying to multiple programs, each requires a separate application and fee.

Post-9/11 veterans may qualify for a fee waiver; contact the Veterans Resource Center at veterans@syr.edu for details.

3. Submit Academic Transcripts

Provide one copy of transcripts from all postsecondary institutions attended. A master’s degree is not required to apply.

Unofficial transcripts are acceptable for initial review; however, official transcripts confirming a U.S. bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) are necessary upon admission. Failure to provide official transcripts may result in revocation of admission.

4. Write a Personal Statement

In 1,000 words or fewer, address the following:

• A) Describe your area of study interest, its significance, your knowledge from both practitioner and academic perspectives, and why the Syracuse University iSchool is the ideal place for this inquiry.
• B) Discuss what you bring to and seek from a cohort-based thesis-writing enterprise.

Upload this document through the online application.

5. Obtain Two Letters of Recommendation

Request two letters from individuals who can assess your qualifications. Such recommendations can be submitted electronically via the application system.

If electronic submission isn’t possible, mail sealed letters, signed across the seal by the recommender, to the Graduate Enrollment Management Center.

6. Complete the Writing Assignment

Choose one of the ten specified articles provided in the application checklist.

Write a 1,000 to 1,500-word response summarizing and critiquing the article’s core argument. 

Apply the insights or research question to your organizational experience and/or previous reading.

7. Consider Exam Scores

The Graduate Record Exam (GRE) is not required. You may submit the test results if you desire.

For more detailed information related to the application process, please visit the DPS Application Checklist.

Admission Requirements for International Students 

1. Provide Proof of English Language Proficiency (for international applicants)

If you’re not a native English speaker and do not have a degree from a U.S. institution, you’re required to take the TOEFL or IELTS exam. Successful applicants typically have a TOEFL score of 100 or above (or IELTS 7.0).

If you’ve completed an advanced degree taught at an accredited U.S. educational institution based in the United States, you do not need to provide an English Language Assessment.

International applicants whose native language is English or citizens of English-speaking countries are not required to submit an English Language Assessment.

2. International Student Financial Documents

Financial documents are not required for admission review and can be submitted after receiving admission. The U.S. government requires international students to show proof of funding for the first year of graduate study to issue the I-20 visa eligibility document.

If you are a :

• Privately Sponsored Applicant

Submit a certified bank statement or official letter indicating sufficient funds for first-year expenses in U.S. dollars. Documents must be on official letterhead, signed by a bank official, and valid within one year of the semester’s start.

• Government-Sponsored Applicant

Provide an original or certified copy of an award letter stating the annual award amount in U.S. dollars.

All financial documents must be in English. For questions, contact Graduate Admissions at Grad@syr.edu. 

Financial documents do not affect scholarship or award consideration.