School District Business Leader Admissions

Admissions Requirements

Standard Program: For business professionals who do not have a School District or School Business certification.

• Personal statement.
• Transcripts with an earned degree in one  of the following master’s degrees: MBA, MS in Management, MS in Finance or Accounting or a graduate degree in Human Resource Management (This is not an exhaustive list.  Other degrees related to management, leadership, law or public policy may be considered).
• Two letters of recommendation:One from the CEO, COO, or CFO (or his or her designee) and one from corporate or other supervisory personnel or administrators who have a thorough knowledge of whether you have the temperament and disposition to become an effective leader. One of these letters must indicate that you have had three (3) years of full-time administrative, supervisory and business-related experience.
• Optional interview. In those cases where the departmental admissions committee deems it desirable, personal interviews with departmental representatives may be necessary.

Accelerated Program: For educators who have SDL or SDA permanent or professional certification.

• Personal statement.
• Official graduate-level transcript for the degree/certificate which led to the applicant's SDA or SDL certification. Minimum GPA 3.0.
• Proof of NYS Certification as SDA or SDL.
• Two letters of recommendation from School or District Leadership who have a thorough knowledge of whether you have the temperament and disposition to become an effective business leader.
• Optional interview. In those cases where the departmental admissions committee deems it desirable, personal interviews with departmental representatives may be necessary.