Graduate School Bulletin

Admission Requirements for College of Business Graduate Programs

The College of Business graduate programs are designed for ambitious and analytical students who are capable of applying what they learn toward the solutions of organizational problems. New students can begin the Stony Brook MBA, MS in Accounting in the Fall or Spring semester.  All graduate applications are submitted online through the following website: https://graduateadmissions.stonybrook.edu/apply/

Applicants are encouraged to submit a current resume along with their online application and personal statement. The requirements for the business graduate programs include:

A. A bachelor’s degree with a minimum grade point average of 3.0. In exceptional cases, students not meeting the GPA  requirement may be considered for admission on a conditional basis. Official transcripts can be mailed directly to the Graduate School 2401 Computer Science Building Stony Brook, NY 11794-4433 or sent electronically gradadmissions@stonybrook.edu. We strongly encourage foreign transcripts to be evaluated by World Education Services (WES) or another NACES association member. 

B. Aptitude for quantitative analysis, demonstrated through previous coursework, standardized tests, or practical experience. All applicants must have successfully completed an introductory calculus course (MAT 123 or equivalent) with a grade of C or higher.

C. The GMAT/GRE are optional and should be used to enhance your application.      

D. Three letters of recommendation, one of which, if possible, should be from a professional working in a private company or public agency who is capable of evaluating the applicant’s motivation and potential. The three letters of recommendation should also include at least one from a college faculty member, counselor, or administrator. Letters of recommendation should be submitted through the application website.

E. Applicants whose first or primary language is not English, must submit one of the following:

A TOEFL internet-based score of 80 or above

An IELTS test with an overall score of 6.5 or above, with no sub-scores below 6.0F. Acceptance by both the College of Business and the Graduate School.

F. Application fee.

In addition to the criteria stated above, the MBA in Accounting and MS in Accounting programs have further requirements. Please refer to the program website for detailed prerequisite information.

Application Deadlines:

Application Deadlines

MBA, MS in Accounting and MS in Finance 

Fall 

International Applicants, April 15th 

Domestic Applicants, July 1st 

MBA, MS in Accounting

Spring 

International Applicants, November 1st 

Domestic Applicants, December 15th

Applications may be considered after these dates, as long as space is available.

For additional information, please visit www.stonybrook.edu/business or email cobgraduate@stonybrook.edu.

 

Office of Student Services

Harriman Hall, Room 109

College of Business

Stony Brook University

Stony Brook, New York

11794-3775

(631) 632-7171

E-mail: cobgraduate@stonybrook.edu