Part-Time MBA Frequently Asked Questions

The Full-Time MBA program begins with a cohort of students taking the core classes together. They prepare for a possible summer internship and have full access to Career Management services. The program is highly ranked and students take part in a more closely knit MBA community with student clubs and activities. Students must enter the Full-Time MBA program in the fall. The Full-Time MBA program is 21 months.

The Part-Time MBA program is geared for the working professional. Students can complete the MBA at their own pace (up to 11 credits per semester).  Part-time students do not participate in the summer internship program. They have access to the Office of Career Management once they reach 24 credits. Students have the flexibility to begin the program in the fall, spring, or summer.

More details can be found on the MBA Programs Comparison page.

No, the full-time MBA program is a 60 credit curriculum while the part-time MBA program is 49 credits.

Classes meet once a week for three (3) hours. Classes on the Newark campus run from 6:00pm-9:00pm while classes on the New Brunswick campus run from 6:40pm-9:40pm.

Part-time students can take daytime elective courses on the Newark campus. However, they cannot enroll in the daytime core classes that are specifically for the Full-Time cohort.

The course offerings on Saturdays and Sundays vary each semester and by campus. Courses will be listed on the web registration pages for each registration period. Weekend classes will also run once a week for 3 hours, typically in the morning.

The typical part-time MBA student profile has a 580 GMAT score, a 3.2 GPA, and an average of 8 years of full-time work experience.

Part-time MBA students have immediate access to MBA Office of Career Management for career advisement only. MBA students must complete 24 credits and be free of any contractual employment obligations before registering with the MBA Office of Career Management for the on-campus recruitment program for full-time job positions.

You may apply to the full-time MBA program but note that the program will accept up to 6 credits of your completed courses from the part-time MBA program. Please carefully consider which program is best suited to your goals prior to applying.

Yes. Students have 8 years to complete their MBA program. If a student takes three (3) consecutive semesters off, then he/she must fill out a readmission form with the Student Services office.

No. Part-time students cannot take more than 11 credits per semester unless they are given special permission.

Yes, students are allowed to take classes at either campus based on availability. The entire program can be completed on either the Newark or the New Brunswick campus.

Interviews are required only at the request of the Admissions Committee for part-time MBA applicants.

Two years of full-time work experience is STRONGLY recommended for the part-time MBA program.

All students are expected to have completed one 3-credit course each in calculus and statistics with a ‘B’ or better at an accredited college or university. The statistics course cannot be more than 4 years old. There is no time limit on the calculus course. These courses are not pre-requisites for admission to Rutgers Business School. If you are admitted, included in your fee will be the SS&C On-Line Modules. Calculus and Statistics are two of the modules and a passing score of 80 or better will waive you from the pre-requisite, but you will receive no academic credit toward your degree. Applicants also have the option of taking an undergraduate level calculus and/or statistics course at an accredited college/university (including community colleges) and satisfying this requirement by earning a grade of 'B' or better.

Generally both letters of recommendation should come from either current or recent employers. If you are self-employed, other possibilities may include clients or vendors.

You must apply as a new applicant. Please refer to the advanced standing webpage. Students attending another AACSB accredited MBA program can transfer up to 6 credits into the RBS Part-Time MBA program.

We have several core and elective courses available on-line but the entire MBA cannot be completed online.

On average, part-time students complete the program in about 3 years. Depending on the number of courses you are able to take each term or if you have Advanced Standing credit, you may be able to finish in less time or it may take you longer. The program must be completed within eight years of the first term of enrollment.

Part-Time MBA applicants must complete four semesters and have a strong GPA before submitting the Part-Time MBA scholarship application. The scholarships for part-time MBA students are available for the Fall and Spring terms only.

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