Management Early Assurance Program
Through the Management Early Assurance Program (EAP), incoming freshmen can earn early admission to the Ohio University Master of Science (MS) in management program and can begin the program upon completing their undergraduate degree.
About the Master of Science in Management
The Master of Science in management 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 MS 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
The fall 2026 Management EAP application is closed. Final decisions will be sent to applicants via email in March. Information about the fall 2027 application will be available this fall.
Questions?
For more information about the MS, visit the Master of Science in management program website. Please email the College of Business with questions about the Management EAP.