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Admissions Process

We seek a diverse student body to bring to the classroom varying experiences and backgrounds. Rutgers Business School - Newark and New Brunswick admits those students who, in the opinion of the Graduate Admissions Committee, show promise of succeeding in the program. Primary consideration is given to the applicant’s scholastic record, including the distribution and quality of work, and the GMAT score. Other considerations include professional work experience, professional appraisals, civic leadership and extracurricular participation, responses on the application form, and the essay.

 

Application Checklist

Please note: The Master of Information Technology program has slightly different requirements and a different application process. You can view the MIT application process by clicking here. For all other programs, please read below.

 

In addition to an Online Application, applicants must submit:

  1. Application fee (non-refundable) of $73.00
    Checks and money orders should be made payable to Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey. Do not send cash. (The fee for unemployed NJ residents is $36.00.)*
  2. Official Transcripts
    Applicants must submit an official transcript for each undergraduate and graduate institution attended.
  3. GRE or GMAT Test Results
    Official GRE or GMAT test results, taken within five years from the term of entrance, are required for most programs.
    1. GRE code: Institution Code 2512, Department Code 5529
    2. GMAT code: QK5-XT-96    

    Test results required per program:

  4. Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic)
    You must submit the TOEFL or PTE Academic test if your native language is not English. Not required of students who have done 3 or more years of their undergraduate work or have obtained a graduate degree in the U.S.
    1. TOEFL code: Institution Code 2512, Department Code 02
    2. PTE Academic is a computer-based academic English language proficiency test designed to measure reading, writing, listening and speaking skills, as they are used in an academic setting. Rutgers Business School requires a minimum score of 68 on PTE Academic.
  5. Professional Appraisals
    1. You must provide two letters of reference.
    2. Current Resume
    3. Essay
      You must submit an essay either (a) describing an ethical dilemma you have faced and how you resolved it; (b) explaining what you have learned from your experience as a member of a team whose project was not completed successfully; or (c) identifying three accomplishments in your professional career and explain how they demonstrate your potential to become a successful manager.
    4. International Applicants
      Additional requirements apply to international applicants. Click here for instructions.

*Does not apply to applicants to the PhD in Management program. Please visit the PhD section for admissions policies and procedures.

 

Your application for admission and all supporting materials should be submitted to:

Rutgers Business School — Newark and New Brunswick
Office of Graduate Admissions
1 Washington Park, Suite 124
Newark, NJ 07102

 

Apply Online. Admission is offered on a rolling basis.

Apply using Embark.Your application will reach the admissions office in approximately 24 hours.

 

Updated Information for applicants with International Degrees

All applicants with international degrees applying to the Traditional Full or Flex-Time MBA program must have their educational credentials evaluated for both equivalency to a U.S. Bachelor degree and individual course evaluations and GPA, using a NACES accredited credentialing agency.  For a list of NACES agencies, go to naces.org/members.htm.

If an applicant received an advanced degree from the U.S., their undergraduate transcript does not have to be evaluated by an accredited credentialing agency.

 

Updated MBA Calculus Prerequisite Information

Please note that AP High School calculus is not accepted to waive the MBA calculus prerequisite.

 

GMAT, GRE and TOEFL codes

  • GMAT  Traditional Full-Time  MBA  QK5-XT 40
  • GMAT  Flex MBA  QK5-XT 13
  • GMAT  MQF  QK5-XT-96
  • GRE  Code 2512,  Department Code 5529
  • TOEFL  Code 2512, Department Code 02