Students applying to Zicklin MBA and MS programs should expect a holistic review of their application. The admissions process includes an online application, submission of GMAT or GRE scores, transcripts, letters of recommendation, essays, resume, and the application fee. We are looking for ambitious people who have a strong academic profile, meaningful work experience, leadership and teamwork skills, motivation and maturity, and professional aspirations.
For the admissions requirements for Executive and Doctoral Programs, please see those sections of the Graduate Bulletin.
Additional Requirements
Full-Time MBA
- Bachelor’s Degree in any major
- Two years’ work experience (post-Bachelor’s)
- Interview for applicants who meet the minimum requirements
Evening MBA
- Bachelor’s Degree in any major
- Two years’ work experience (post-Bachelor’s)
JD/MBA (Programs with Brooklyn Law School and New York Law School)
- Bachelor’s Degree in business
- Two years’ work experience (post-Bachelor’s) in a business related function
- You must submit separate applications to Zicklin’s Business School and the law school, and satisfy each school’s admissions requirements (including GMAT/GRE and LSAT scores).
- You may apply to Zicklin and law school at the same time.
- Please note: If admitted, we recommend you enroll in one school and defer admission to the other school, while you pursue your studies in one program for the first year.
- Admission to Baruch may be deferred for up to three semesters, provided students have been registered in Brooklyn Law School or New York Law School during that time period. (Admissions records are kept for 18 months.)
- Alternatively, you may apply to one school during your first year enrollment in the other school. Students who seek to enter the joint program at some later point in their MBA or JD program require approval of the program coordinators in each school.
- All students regardless of where they are registered should meet with the MBA and JD program coordinators to discuss the requirements for each program.
MS Programs
- Bachelor’s Degree in any major
- Work experience not required
- Baruch Paths to MS programs - streamlined admissions process for Baruch senior undergraduate students and recent alumni
Office of Graduate Admissions
Newman Library/Information and Technology Building
151 East 25th Street (between Lexington and 3rd Avenues)
Zicklin Graduate Admissions Office
Eighth Floor, Room 820
Phone: (646) 312-1300
Fax: (646) 312-1301
E-mail: ZicklinGradAdmissions@baruch.cuny.edu
Website: https://zicklin.baruch.cuny.edu/academic-programs/graduate/admissions/
The One-Year MBA is currently not accepting applications.
- Bachelor’s Degree in business
- Two years’ work experience (post-Bachelor’s) in a business related function
- Interview for applicants who meet the minimum requirements