Courses Taken/Study Plan

Before You Start

• Program/Major Change: switching to a different master's or doctoral program than your current one.
• Concentration Area Change: switching your specialization (e.g., Finance, HR) within the same program — usually during the final courses.

How It Works

Change of Program or Major (source: Institutional Catalog)

Active students who wish to change programs must submit a written petition to the corresponding Program Coordinator, respecting the deadline set in the Academic Calendar. Upon receipt, a university representative will contact the student within 3 business days to schedule a meeting and review the academic requirements of the new program. The request is evaluated by the Registrar's Office and forwarded to the Coordination/Direction of the intended program, based on requirements and space availability. Approval may occur during the Drop/Add period, and the change only takes effect at the start of the following term — even if requested during an active term.

Change of Concentration Area (source: operational practice)

Unlike a program change, switching concentration areas within the same program usually happens at a specific point defined by the Coordination — for example, in the Business Administration master's program, during the 8th course. The student receives an email from the Coordinator with a form to indicate whether to keep or change their concentration. There is no additional cost for this change, but it cannot be made at any time — courses for the new area only become available starting with a new cohort.

Step by Step

Program Change

1. Submit a written petition to the Coordinator of your current program, within the Academic Calendar deadline.
2. Wait for the university to contact you within 3 business days to schedule a review of the new program's requirements.
3. Your request will be evaluated by the Registrar's Office and forwarded to the Coordination of the intended program.
4. If approved, the change takes effect at the start of the next term/cohort.

Concentration Area Change

1. Wait for the email from the Coordination with the concentration selection form.
2. Fill out the form indicating whether you want to keep or change your concentration.
3. Continue attending your current course as normal while the change is processed — failing during this period can affect your GPA.
4. Once the change is finalized, the new area's courses will appear in your study plan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a cost to change concentration areas?

No, there is no additional cost for this change.

Can I change concentration at any point in the program?

No. The change is only available during the period set by your program's Coordination, usually close to the final courses.

I want to cancel or take a leave from the program — is it the same process?

No. Withdrawal and leave of absence (LOA/PLOA) are requested through a separate form. PLOA covers absences of up to 90 days (e.g., work travel); LOA covers up to 180 days (e.g., health reasons). A detailed justification is required for the Coordination's review.

My status was already Withdrawn. How do I come back?

Submit a re-entry request through the same Withdrawal/LOA/PLOA form. The request goes through review by different departments, and you will be notified by email once a decision is made.

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See Also

In the Knowledge Base

• Financial Questions About Leave of Absence, Cancellation, and Return
• Returning to Studies After "Withdrawn/Canceled" Status
• How Does MUST University's Master's Program Work?

Official Sources

• MUST 2026 Institutional Catalog — "Change of Program or Major" section
• Withdrawal / LOA / PLOA Form