FAQ
What is Stern looking for in its applicants?
What are the undergraduate degree requirements to apply to Stern?
How can I focus my classroom experience for my career goals?
What is the average score for the Executive Assessment?
What if I was denied admission previously and want to reapply?
Are there any minimum test scores required to apply?
Does Stern have a preference between standardized tests?
Is it possible to waive the standardized test requirement?
Is there a minimum amount of work experience required to apply?
What are the policies on employment during the full-time programs?
What is the total cost of attendance?
Can I take classes as a non-matriculated student?
Do you have an online program?
Are admissions officers available for appointments?
Can I speak to an alum?
Do students participate in clubs?
What is Stern looking for in its applicants?
Thank you for considering NYU Stern as you research the next step in your career. We evaluate each candidate holistically across three dimensions throughout their complete application: academic profile, professional achievements and aspirations, and alignment with NYU Stern's Core Values. We seek students with strong intellectual curiosity, adaptable interpersonal skills, and a desire to create impact for business and society.
Many questions regarding specific eligibility requirements, including standardized tests, and academic transcript components of the application, can be answered by visiting the MBA Programs - Admissions page. We also encourage you to review our MBA Admissions Policies page.
Additionally, a great place to get to know our students further is through our class profiles. Linked here are our Full-Time, Andre Koo Technology, and Luxury & Retail MBA class profiles which include insights on our most recent classes.
What are the undergraduate degree requirements to apply to Stern?
Students entering Stern's MBA program 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 (for example, for applicants who studied in India, all three-year Bachelor's degrees are sufficient to apply). A list of recommended international degrees and further details of requirements may be found on the Transcripts & Degrees section of our Admissions website
How can I focus my classroom experience for my career goals?
We offer 25+ Specializations which students are able to pursue while they complete their MBA and prepare for the next step in their career. All Stern students can select up to three specializations or choose not to specialize at all. No matter what you choose, you will graduate with an MBA in General Management. You can see a list of our Specializations and courses offered here.
What if I was denied admission previously and want to reapply?
Reapplicants may submit an abbreviated application to Full-time MBA or Focused MBA programs if they have applied to any of these three programs in the last two application cycles, e.g. the 2023 and 2024 application cycles.
Are there any minimum test scores required to apply?
Please note there are no minimum score requirements to apply. Please view the Standardized Tests section of our admissions website for further details.
Does Stern have a preference between standardized tests?
NYU Stern accepts the GMAT, GRE, EA, MCAT, LSAT and DAT tests and does not have a preference as to which exam you choose to take. Please view the Standardized Tests section of our admissions website for further details.
What is the average score for the Executive Assessment?
We do not publish average Executive Assessment scores due to the short time we have been accepting the test. Please note there is no minimum Executive Assessment score needed to apply.
Is it possible to waive the standardized test requirement?
If you feel that you are not able to prepare for or take a standardized test and are able to demonstrate academic readiness without a standardized test score, you may request a standardized test waiver for the Full-Time MBA and MBA Business: Luxury & Retail programs. Please review the Standardized Tests section of our admissions website for further details.
Is there a minimum amount of work experience required to apply?
Full-time work experience is not a prerequisite to apply and we review all work experience, including internships and part-time work, in our evaluation. Please note that in the Professional Information section of your application you should only add months of full-time, post-college work experience. Internships, part-time work and other experience may be included on your resume and work history.
What are the policies on employment during the full-time programs?
The Two Year MBA and One Year Focused MBA programs are demanding full-time programs. As such, it is not possible to work full time while enrolled. While students may be able to have some limited part-time employment or short duration internships while in the program, class schedules and other required program elements cannot be adjusted to accommodate such activities. There are also on-campus opportunities to work as a Teaching Fellow or Graduate Assistant..
What is the total cost of attendance?
Information regarding the cost of attendance and tuition may be found on the Financial Aid section of each program's website (Full-time MBA/ MBA Business: Luxury & Retail/ Andre Koo Tech MBA).
Can I take classes as a non-matriculated student?
Non-matriculated students cannot enroll in Stern MBA courses. However, NYU Stern offers non-credit, two- and three-day Short Courses on the latest management thinking and practices. The NYU School of Professional Studies also offers courses in a wide variety of subjects, such as Finance, Marketing, Management and E-Business.
Do you have an online program?
For students interested in the Langone Part-Time MBA program, the new Online/Modular option allows students to complete the entire program via a combination of online courses and in-person modules. This is not an online MBA, but rather a hybrid approach combining online learning with in-person courses taught on campus in NYC. Please visit the Online/Modular program page for more information. Additionally, NYU Stern offers an online MS in Quantitative Management (MSQM), as well as five online certificate programs. Please visit the MSQM and Online Certificates website for more information..
Are admissions officers available for appointments?
We are not able to offer one on one appointments with our admissions team; however we offer a range of online and in-person ways to get to know more about being part of Stern. To get to know us virtually, see our options here.
If you plan to be in New York City, you can join tours and information sessions on campus. On our Visit Stern section of our website, you can find upcoming sessions for our Full-time MBA, Andre Koo Tech MBA or Luxury and Retail MBA programs. These events are an introduction to life at Stern and include an on-campus tour followed by an informal Q&A. Members of the admissions committee and current students are there to lead the tours and share more about the school. You must register for the tour at least one day in advance. Please arrive 15 minutes early to register with building security and sign in with MBA Admissions (Suite 6-65). All visitors must present a valid photo ID to enter the building. Before confirming your travel plans, please also check here for office closings and information session cancellations.
Can I speak to an alum?
We encourage you to contact our current second-year MBA Graduate Ambassadors at mbaga@stern.nyu.edu to learn more about the Stern experience. Sternies can offer further insight into the student experience and life at Stern. In addition, visit our Meet With Us page for additional ways to connect with us. The page will be updated with new events and opportunities regularly.
Our alumni are active in our community and embrace a pay-it-forward mindset. You will engage with alumni as a student! Alumni will join many of our prospective student events on-campus and around the world, so there are opportunities to connect with them at events.
Do students participate in clubs?
MBA students participate in over 40 professional, affinity, and social clubs on campus. Our student-run clubs enrich the MBA experience through leadership and networking opportunities as well as social activities. Student clubs are led and run by Sternies with the support of the entire school community. We encourage you to explore how students are active in clubs on our website.