In addition to the Online Application, applicants must complete the following:
1. Application fee (non-refundable) of $70
The application fee is waived for all military and veteran applicants. If you fall into this category, please Tishawn Hatchett at tishawnb@business.rutgers.edu prior to submitting your application and send her a copy of your DD 214 form or a copy of your military ID card. Do NOT include your social security number when e-mailing the form. Please block it out prior to sending.
2. Official transcripts
To expedite the review process, applicants should upload unofficial transcripts to the online application or via email to the admission office. Upon being accepted and committing to the program, applicants must mail in an official transcript for each undergraduate and graduate institution attended prior to the start of the term. These transcripts must demonstrate degree conferral.
*Official transcript(s) and degree conferral(s) will be verified. The Admissions Committee reserves the right to withdraw an offer of admission at any time prior to or after enrolling if there is any discrepancy between the self-reported and official transcript(s).
Applicants holding international transcripts do not need to have their transcripts evaluated unless advised by the Rutgers Business School Admissions Committee. For more information on this, or if you are a domestic applicant holding international transcripts, please refer to our international instructions.
3. GMAT or GRE
Test optional.
Scholarship (only those who submitted a GMAT, GRE, or EA score for admission consideration).
Official GMAT or GRE test.
- GMAT code: QK5-XT-29
- GRE code: Institution Code 5529
- MITA waives this for all and makes this optional. However, it is required for those who are seeking scholarships.
4. English Language Exam
We will accept the TOEFL, IELTS, PTE Academic, or Duolingo test if English is not the official language in your country. Applicants from countries with more than one official language, including English, (Pakistan, India, Hong Kong, etc.) are not exempt from taking the exam. This requirement can be waived for applicants who have obtained an undergraduate or graduate degree in the U.S. or another English-only speaking country (England, Australia, etc.). This requirement can also be waived if you have three (3) or more years of full-time work experience in the United States.
- TOEFL Code: B355 (Average score 90+)
- IELTS: Please contact IELTS and have your score sent to our office below. (Average score 6.5)
- PTE Academic: Please contact GMAC and have your e-score sent to Rutgers Business School. (Average score 68)
- Duolingo: Please contact Duolingo and have your e-score sent to Rutgers Business School. (Average score 120)
5. One Letter of Recommendation
Register your recommenders via the application portal.
6. Resume
You affirm that your job experience, including any and all positions held with current or previous employers, is true and accurate, understanding that any discrepancy or inaccuracy will allow the Admissions Committee to withdraw an offer of admission at any time prior to or after enrolling in the program. The Admissions Committee may require additional documentation and proof regarding any aspects of a candidate’s resume at any time prior to or after enrolling in the program.
7. Personal statement
You must submit a personal statement of 300-500 words detailing academic, career, and personal objectives, which will be read by professors in the appropriate field. The personal statement should explain why you wish to enroll at Rutgers, describe your qualifications, and identify special interest areas of study.
The personal statement can be submitted through the online application.