Management Early Assurance Program
Through the Management Early Assurance Program (EAP), incoming freshmen can earn early admission to the Ohio University Master of Science in Management (MSM) and can begin the program upon completing their undergraduate degree.
About the Master of Science in Management
The Master of Science in Management (MSM) program equips students with the managerial acumen and analytical skills necessary to manage resources, lead teams, and apply solutions to organizational challenges. Students will start their MSM degree with coursework in our Management and Leadership Certificate, and then customize the remainder of their degree by choosing two of the following certificates:
- Business Analytics
- Business Analytics Leadership
- Business Venturing and Entrepreneurship
- Human Resources Management
- Operations and Supply Chain Management
- Strategic Sales and Sales Leadership
Benefits of the Management EAP
- Admission to the Master of Science in Management program
- No graduate school application fee
- No required Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) or Graduate Record Examination (GRE)
- Networking opportunities with current students and alumni
- Mentoring from current graduate students
- Co-curricular program activities
Eligibility Criteria
- Be admitted to OHIO's Athens campus as a first-year student for fall 2026
- Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
- Have the equivalent high school GPA of 3.0 or greater on a 4.0 scale
Application Process
For full consideration, students must complete the Management EAP application by Monday, January 19, 2026. Selected students will be notified in March.
To apply for the Management EAP, you first need to apply to OHIO and then log in using the email address you listed on your application for admission. If you have not previously logged in or need to reset your password, select “Forgot Your Password?” on the login screen and follow the prompts.
Questions?
For more information about the MSM, visit the Master of Science in Management website. Please email the College of Business with questions about the Management EAP.