OMC MS FAQs

The program is composed of 33 credit hours plus a comprehensive exam.

Students will be encouraged to complete 6 credit hours (2 courses) per semester year-round (fall, spring, summer), which will allow graduation in two years.

The program is only available online.

The program can be completed at part-time status or full-time status. The program is ideal for working professionals, individuals interested in changing career paths, and students looking to advance in their careers or current organizations.

All courses must be passed with a “B-” grade or better and students are expected to maintain a 3.0 GPA throughout enrollment in the program.

Currently, the program does not offer any graduate assistantships or fellowships. However, we encourage students to apply for foundation and campus-based scholarships by visiting our Financial Aid & Benefits page.

Information on current tuition costs can be found on the Office of Student Finance website.

In this course, students will complete a comprehensive, capstone portfolio, which demonstrates students’ applied competencies in course content learned from their coursework.In this course, students will complete a comprehensive, capstone portfolio, which demonstrates students’ applied competencies in course content learned from their coursework.

The comprehensive exam for the OMC program is a cumulative exam that emphasizes core competencies from the entire Master’s program. Students complete the comprehensive exam in conjunction with their portfolio project during the Capstone Course in their last semester of the program. All students must pass their comprehensive exam in order to graduate from the program.

Given the variety of career fields students may be employed in while attending this graduate program, upon completion of this Master’s degree, students will find themselves particularly qualified for management and leadership positions within their respective career fields. Such positions may include working titles like Director, Coordinator, Manager, Supervisor, Team Leader, Executive Director, etc. For students interested in new careers or switching employment areas, this Master’s degree also equips students for professional positions related to business consulting, project management, human resources, job coaching, performance management, organizational analyst, training and development specialists, business analyst, and positions related to employee relations.

All FSU students have access to the FSU Career Center’s online jobs database NoleNetwork as a resource for linking students and alumni directly with hiring employers and Career Center programs. FSU students have indicated that the FSU Career Center has been the #1 resource they have used to find employment for 8 years in a row.

Visit the Graduate Admissions webpage to complete and submit your application online through the Graduate Admissions Application Portal.

Unfortunately, the Office of Graduate Admissions is unable to waive the application fee payment for graduate applicants. However, if you are an active-duty military member, please notify your Graduate Representative of your active-duty status to be assisted with your application fee.

The application payment system only accepts payments from 16-digit credit cards or e-check.  Please note that paying with an e-check can take 8-10 business days to be received and processed. If you need additional assistance with payments, you may contact Office of Student Finance at (850) 644-9452.

The GRE requirement has been waived for all master’s applicants applying through Fall 2026. GRE scores will not be required but are preferred.* If students choose during this time to not include GRE scores, it is important to have strong GPAs to be considered for admission.

A minimum 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) grade point average (GPA) in all coursework attempted while registered as an upper-division undergraduate student working towards a bachelor’s degree.

The Upper-division undergraduate GPA includes the entire term in which you attempted your 60th credit hour and continues until completion of the baccalaureate degree. If you are experiencing difficulties reporting your upper-division undergraduate GPA, you may input your cumulative undergraduate GPA in that space in the meantime. Additionally, your graduate representative will calculate the Upper-Division GPA upon review of your application. 

Yes, you must request a transcript from every post-secondary institution attended.

Applicants must submit an official transcript (in a sealed envelope) from each college and/or university attended to the Office of Graduate Admissions. Transfer credit posted on the records of other institutions is not accepted in lieu of transcripts from the original institutions. Official transcripts for these credits must also be submitted. Transcripts are considered official when they bear an official seal and signature and are sent from the issuing college or university directly to Florida State. FSU transcripts or official transcripts already on file will be obtained by the Office of Admissions.

The Graduate Admissions Office recommends that you have official transcripts sent to FSU electronically to graduateadmissions@fsu.edu. If this is not an option, you may submit an official transcript (in a sealed envelope) from each college and/or university attended directly to the Office of Graduate Admissions. Please note that there may be a delay in processing transcripts that are send via mail.

Office of Graduate Admissions address for submitting Official Transcripts: 

• Florida State University 
• Office of Graduate Admissions
  222 South Copeland St
• Westcott Building Room 314
• Tallahassee, FL. 32306-1410 
• USA
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A photo is not required on a resume/curriculum vitae. If a student chooses to include a photo, please consider the following dos and don’ts:

• Do: Choose a professional-looking photo. A front-facing headshot on a solid, light background.
• Don’t: Use a selfie or a posed, party or group photo taken down at the pub, club, or beach.
• Do: Ensure that the photo is well shot with a high resolution and isn’t blurry or out of focus.
• Don’t: Use an avatar, cartoon, or funny photo. It’s better to go without.
• Do: Make sure the photo fits in with, and complements, the overall impression of your career experience.
• Don’t: Use a dated or altered photo. Choose a current one that’s true to who you are today.

Recommendations from former professors, employers, and professional/organizational experience are preferred. Personal recommendations from relatives or friends will not be accepted.

Examples of academic sources: 
Professors, teacher assistants, mentors, tutors, academic advisors, administrator at an internship

Examples of professional or organizational experience 
Managers, supervisors, volunteer leaders, colleagues /peers

No action is required. Distance Learning students are exempt from the requirement to show proof of immunizations. Contact our Office of Student Affairs at (850) 770-2170 for assistance.

The program does not offer visas as it is an online only program.

For more information on estimated costs of living and the I-20 process, please visit FSU's Center for Global Engagement.

The Graduate School offers fellowship and grant opportunities for graduate students. For current FSU students, the Office of Graduate Fellowships and Awards assists in identifying and applying for external funding opportunities. In addition, the Center for Global Engagement has more information about additional funding opportunities for international students.

All transcripts/academic records that are not in English must be accompanied by certified English translations.

To be considered "certified," documents should be true copies that are signed and dated by an educational official familiar with academic records. Any translated record should be literal and not an interpretive translation. Documents signed by a notary or other public official with no educational affiliation will not be accepted.

If the transcript/academic record does not indicate the degree earned and date the degree was awarded, separate proof of degree is required.

Please read more about our general transcript requirements on our Graduate Admissions page.

International students should email the Center for Global Engagement to discuss regulations related to visas and online/remote learning. This Center will also provide you with ongoing support and a range of cultural activities for all FSU students.