Additional information including an Admissions FAQ and an Application Check list can be found at the Graduate School’s web site.

Admission FAQs

• Is a GRE exam required for admission to the master's program?
  No, we longer require a GRE exam for admission to the master's program.
• What is the cost of tuition?
  Information about Stony Brook University’s cost of graduate tuition can be found on the Bursar’s web site and at this website.   Tution and fees are subject to change without notice.  Please visit these sites to check for the current tution and fee charges. 
• I was educated in an English- speaking environment. Do I still need to take the TOEFL or the IELTS exam?
  The answer depends on the amount of time you were educated in English and whether you consider English as a native or primary language. For more details, please see our  Graduate School’s web site or contact  Marypat Taveras.
• How do I write my Statement of Purpose?
  Your statement of purpose should be 1 to 3 pages in length and include your relevant past experience, immediate and long goals and what you hope to accomplish with a master’s degree.
• What is the deadline for my Supporting Documents? (those not uploaded in the Graduate School’s online application system)
  All supporting documents, including the English Proficiency test scores, must be received by the application deadline. There are no exceptions to this requirement. English Proficiency test scores must be submitted to Stony Brook University (School Code: 2548) by the application deadline in order for your application to be reviewed.
• Can I take courses under non-matriculated status?
  Appropriate courses taken in non-matriculated status may be applied towards the M.S. degree in Technological Systems Management, however, no more than 12 credits taken in non-matriculated status can be applied to the credit requirements for the M.S degree.
• Do you offer financial support to Graduate students?
  The department does not offer support to master’s students, however, in special circumstances, financial support may be possible if our budget allows.
• What do you look for when reviewing my application?
  Our admissions committee considers your overall academic performance, your statement of purpose, and work experience. We take a holistic approach when evaluating applications.  The committee seeks to determine whether you are likely to be successful in our courses.  The application process takes up to 3 weeks before we make formal offers of admission.