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Applicants are required to hold a four-year bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in the U.S. or an equivalent degree from a foreign country. If you submit your application prior to the conferral of your bachelor's degree or equivalent, we will accept and evaluate your application. If an offer of admission is made, it will be contingent upon receiving your degree conferral prior to enrollment.
Transcripts are required from all post-secondary institutions attended. Upload scanned copies in the online application. If offered admission, you will be required to submit official transcripts from all universities and colleges (except Baruch College) that are listed on your application. Official transcripts should be mailed in a university sealed envelope from the issuing institution, or sent electronically by your institution via secure services such as Scrip-Safe and National Clearinghouse. Electronic transcripts should be sent directly to ZicklinGradAdmissions@baruch.cuny.edu.
Curriculum Vitae:
Upload your resume, which should include all post-college work experience.
Recommendation Letter:
Submit two letters of recommendation.
You are encouraged to provide two professional references including one from your current employer. However, recent graduates may submit one professional reference and one academic reference. If you have not yet completed your Bachelor’s degree you should provide two academic recommendations. Recommendations are discouraged from relatives, personal friends and any staff you have supervised.
Essays:
You are required to submit two essays. A third optional essay may be submitted. Each essay has a maximum limit of 250 words.Why are you looking to pursue an MBA or MS degree at this point in your life and what do you see yourself doing professionally upon graduation? What key actions have you taken up to this point to prepare you for this career?
Choose one of the following:
Discuss a social issue that you feel deeply about. Describe how you would contribute to the solution.
Describe a technology trend that will impact your target career.
Reach out to someone you haven’t met before for an informational interview to learn more about your target role and the steps you can take to achieve success. Discuss who you met, how you connected with them, and what insights you gained from your conversation.
Optional essay.
You may provide the Admissions Committee with any information that you would like the members to consider as they make their decision.