The NYU Stern MBA Application

The Fall 2021 Full-time MBA application is now available.

Please note that the information on this page pertains to the MBA application.

• If applying through the Consortium, please visit this page.
• If applying to a Dual Degree program, please visit this page.
• If applying as a Re-applicant, please visit this page.

NYU Stern now also accepts the Executive Assessment Test (EA), LSAT, MCAT, and DAT, in addition to the GMAT and GRE. Learn More.

Program Selection
NYU Stern MBA applicants must select a program of interest.

Your selection is very important, as you may apply to only one program.

• Full-time MBA Program
• Fashion & Luxury MBA Program
• Tech MBA Program

If you meet the following requirements, you are eligible to apply:

• Undergraduate Degree: Students entering a Stern 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 (in some cases, this is a three-year degree).
• Mastery of English: Please review the standardized test section to determine if you are required to take the TOEFL, IELTS, or DET exam.

Selection Criteria

We seek students who best exemplify Stern’s core value: IQ+EQ. Our admissions committee takes care to select those who demonstrate strong intellectual ability, superior interpersonal skills, and a desire to create value for business and society. 

Stern evaluates each candidate holistically across three dimensions:

• Academic Profile
• Professional Achievements & Aspirations
• Personal Characteristics

Hear from Executive Director Rabia Ahmed and Associate Dean Isser Gallogly on how Stern’s programs are changing and what they seek in an applicant.

NYU Stern’s Undergraduate College attracts some of the brightest students from all over. Admission is highly selective and all applicants are carefully considered through a comprehensive process. Contributing factors include academic record, standardized test scores, accomplishments outside of the classroom, recommendations and essays. NYU Stern actively seeks students who have a variety of backgrounds, interests, talents, and goals and who are socially, ethnically, and economically diverse.

Visit and Connect:

To get a better feel for NYU, we welcome you to connect with us in any of the following ways:
Please note: NYU is continuously monitoring developments around COVID-19 and adjusting University operations accordingly. Please refer to the NYU Admissions website for the latest information on in-person visits. NYU Admissions look forward to welcoming you to campus in the future, and have curated many ways for you to experience campus virtually in the meantime.

1. Attend Open House
NYU Open House takes place every fall, and includes a Stern-specific info session and tours of Tisch Hall, home of the NYU Stern Undergraduate College, led by current students on the NYU Stern Street Team who are eager to show you around and answer your questions.

2. Attend a virtual info session
Can’t make it to campus (or can’t get enough)? Get a taste of the NYU Stern experience and get your questions answered…without ever leaving your couch. These interactive sessions are hosted by members of the NYU Stern Street Team, and usually take place on the first Wednesday of every month, with more dates added in April and October.

3. Connect via email
You can also email streetteam@stern.nyu.edu to correspond with a student. Please note that the Street Team is currently unable to host one-on-one meetings, or conduct tours outside of the events.

4. Find us on social media
You can also connect with them – and keep up with what’s happening at NYU Stern – by following us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. The Street Team is frequently taking over our social media channels and doing live NYU Stern tours and Q&As for those who cannot make it to an in-person event.

How to Apply:

Admission into the NYU Stern School of Business Undergraduate College is handled through New York University’s Office of Undergraduate Admissions. For more information or to apply, visit the website of the NYU Office of Undergraduate Admissions.*

*Please note your program of interest (the core BS in Business program or BS in Business and Political Economy (BPE) program) in your NYU application. For those applying to the BPE program, you will be considered for both the BS in BPE program and BS in Business program.

Important Application Deadlines:*

First-Year Applicants

Early Decision I: November 1
Early Decision II: January 1
Regular Decision: January 5

Transfer Applicants

Summer/Fall External Transfers: April 1
Summer/Fall Internal Transfers: March 1

*Applications are due by 11:59 p.m. ET.

Business Program

The NYU Stern Undergraduate College offers 13 concentrations:

• Accounting
• Actuarial Science
• Computing and Data Science
• Economics
  • Business Economics
  • Econometrics & Quantitative Economics (Formerly Economic Theory)
• Entrepreneurship*
• Finance
• Global Business *
• Management and Organizations
• Marketing
• Operations
• Statistics
• Sustainable Business **

* Entrepreneurship and Global Business can only be taken as co-concentrations. Please select a primary concentration to supplement the Entrepreneurship or Global Business concentration.

** Effective April 20, 2020, for students in the class of 2023 going forward, the Sustainable Business concentration is now a stand-alone concentration.  Students graduating prior to 2023 may pursue Sustainable Business as a co-concentration which must be taken as a supplement to a primary concentration.

Please note that requirements for certain areas of study may differ depending on whether you are taking it as a concentration versus a track. Please see the specific area of study to determine your selections.Students may also pursue a secondary major outside of Stern through the College of Arts and Sciences after consulting with a Stern academic adviser.

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Core Requirements

Below is an overview of our core requirements. You can find detailed information such as course descriptions, pre-requisites and more via the Registrar’s Course Listing or our Course Index. You can also view this via our curriculum worksheet.

Liberal Arts Core

Social Impact Core

Business Tools

Functional Business Core

Global Business Core

Business Concentration

Electives

NYU x NYU / Stern Admissions

The NYU x NYU / Stern application is currently closed and will be available in early 2021.

The NYU x NYU / Stern program offers highly qualified and motivated undergraduates from the College of Arts and Science, Tandon School of Engineering, Global Liberal Studies and Stern School of Business the opportunity to pursue their two-year Full-Time MBA at NYU Stern within 2-5 years after graduation.

Students accepted into the program will automatically receive a $10,000 Early Advancement Award to be applied to their full-time MBA tuition upon enrolling at NYU Stern. Admitted students will also be eligible for consideration of further NYU Stern scholarships, including a specially designated one-year Berkley Early Advancement Fellowship covering full tuition and fees, in the year in which they enroll at Stern.

All applicants to the NYU x NYU / Stern program must submit the NYU x NYU / Stern application and should not submit a separate application for the Full-Time MBA program. Please note the application will be available in January 2021.

Please carefully review this webpage in its entirety before starting your application. 
Eligibility
Deadlines
Application
Interviews
Enrolling at Stern
Admissions Policies
Program & General Policies
FAQs


Eligibility

To be eligible to apply to the NYU x NYU / Stern program, you must: 

• Be in your final year of study at the NYU College of Arts and Science, Tandon School of Engineering, Global Liberal Studies or Stern School of Business
• Students applying in their final semester prior to their degree conferral should have a cumuluative GPA of 3.50 or higher at the time of applying
• Be in good standing with NYU 

Deadlines

Graduation Date	Application Deadline	Notification Date
September 2020 January 2021 May 2021	June 15, 2021	TBD

Your application must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. US Eastern Time on the day of the deadline. Any mailed applications must be postmarked by the deadline date. By the initial notification date, you will receive one of three initial notifications: invitation to interview, waitlist offer or denial of admission. 

Please note: 

• NYU x NYU / Stern applicants may not apply to NYU Stern through the Consortium for Graduate Study in Management, or to any NYU Stern dual degree program
• NYU x NYU / Stern applicants may be eligible for the Fertitta Veterans Program at the time of enrolling at Stern 
• NYU x NYU / Stern applicants can only apply to the two-year Full-Time MBA program

Application

As a NYU x NYU / Stern applicant, please see the following requirements to apply. To apply, please click on the apply now button above. 

• Data Forms 
• One EQ Endorsement: Your EQ Endorsement should come from individuals who can objectively assess your potential for success in NYU Stern’s MBA program and in your future career, and who can act as a persuasive advocate of your EQ strengths.
• NYU undergraduate transcript
• Resume 
• Essay 1: (500 word maximum, double-spaced, 12-point font) What are your career goals following your undergraduate degree? How will the MBA help you achieve your goals?
• Essay 2: Personal Expression (a.k.a. “Pick Six”) Describe yourself to the Admissions Committee and to your future classmates using six images and corresponding captions. Your uploaded PDF should contain the following elements: a brief introduction or overview of your “Pick Six” (no more than three sentences), six images that help illustrate who you are, a one-sentence caption for each of the six images that helps explain why they were selected and are significant to you. Note: your visuals may include photos, infographics, drawings, or any other images that best describe you. Your document must be uploaded as a single PDF. The essay cannot be sent in physical form or linked to a website.

A standardized test score is not required to apply to the program. The application fee to the NYU x NYU / Stern program will be waived for all applicants who meet the eligibility criteria. 

Prior to applying, please review the NYU x NYU / Stern policies below.

Interviews

Interviews are available by invitation only. If invited to interview, you will be able to schedule your interview via your application status page. 

Interviews are conducted in person in New York City, via video or phone, and offsite at the NYU Shanghai campus. Interviews are typically conducted by our trained admissions professionals, who will have thoroughly reviewed your entire application.  

Enrolling at NYU Stern 

If admitted to the NYU x NYU / Stern program, you will be expected to gain 2-5 years of valuable work experience in related fields prior to enrolling at NYU Stern. Once admitted to the NYU x NYU / Stern program, you’ll hear from the Admissions Committee before each year you are eligible to enroll at Stern.

To enroll, you must: 

• Complete an abbreviated application and verify your employment
• Submit your non-refundable enrollment deposits 
• Complete all registration and tuition payments
• Complete all steps above by the dates indicated in the communication/admission letter from the Admissions Committee 
• Attend the mandatory MBA orientation held in August prior to the start of classes 

You will be asked to complete these steps in the admissions cycle prior to your intended start date. For example, if you plan to enroll in the Fall of 2025, you must submit your abbreviated application in the 2024-2025 admissions cycle. Upon completion of the abbreviated application form, you will also be considered for additional merit-based scholarships at NYU Stern. 

Please do not submit a standard application for the NYU Stern two-year Full-Time MBA program. 

Once you have completed the necessary steps for enrollment, your $10,000 Early Advancement Award will be applied to your two-year Full Time MBA tuition. Please note, the $10,000 Early Advancement Award may not be used to pay your non-refundable enrollment deposit.  Admitted students will also be eligible for consideration of further NYU Stern scholarships, including a specially designated one-year Berkley Early Advancement Fellowship covering full tuition and fees, in the year in which they enroll at Stern. 

Admissions Policies

Additional Submissions by Waitlisted Applicants
The Admissions Committee reserves the right to make final decisions on waitlisted applications prior to receiving additional information. Materials received after a final decision will not affect that decision.

Application Fee
There is no application fee to the NYU x NYU / Stern program for those that are eligible to apply.  

Applying Prior to Completing your NYU Undergraduate Degree
Students may apply to the NYU x NYU / Stern program if they are in their final semester of study and have a cumulative 3.50 GPA or higher at the time of applying. 

Change of Contact Information
The Admissions Committee communicates with applicants primarily through email. It is the applicant’s responsibility to update NYU Stern immediately with a new email address. Changes to your email should be made on the application status page. Failure to update your email may result in you missing key information, which could jeopardize your admission and/or place in the class.  NYU Stern is not responsible for any technological issues (including email filters, etc.) that prevent applicants from receiving our communications.

Enrollment Deposit
In the admissions cycle prior to your enrollment, non-refundable enrollment deposits are required to secure your place in NYU Stern’s MBA program. Enrollment deposits will not be refunded for any reason.

Final Decisions
The Admissions Committee reserves the right to release a decision at any time during the application process. All admissions decisions are final. 

Final GPA requirement
A final cumulative GPA of 3.50 or above is required to apply to the NYU x NYU / Stern program. The final cumulative GPA must meet the minimum 3.50 requirement without rounding up. 

NYU + MBA
The NYU + MBA is separate from the NYU x NYU / Stern program. To learn more about the NYU + MBA program, please visit the website. 

Official Transcripts for Enrolling Students
Admitted students are required to provide an official copy of all academic transcripts and proof of their degree conferral prior to enrollment. Failure to provide official transcripts and proof of degree conferral by the deadline given will result in your admission offer expiring. 

Re-Applying to the two-year Full-Time MBA program and other MBA programs 
The NYU x NYU / Stern only provides admission to Stern’s two-year Full-Time MBA program. Applicants interested in applying to the Fashion & Luxury MBA, Tech MBA or Langone Part-Time MBA program should apply directly to those programs using the standard application. 

Alumni who were not admitted to the NYU x NYU / Stern program are eligible to apply to any Stern MBA program using the standard application process and may be eligible to apply through the NYU + MBA process. 

Scholarship
If admitted to the NYU x NYU / Stern program, admitted students will automatically receive a $10,000 Early Advancement Award to be applied to their two-year Full-time MBA tuition upon enrolling at NYU Stern. Admitted students will also be eligible for consideration of further NYU Stern scholarships, including a specially designated one-year Berkley Early Advancement Fellowship covering full tuition and fees, in the year in which they enroll at Stern. 

Signature
Before submitting an application, all applicants are required to read and electronically sign the Statement of Certification. NYU Stern reserves the right to contact appropriate sources to ensure the accuracy of all the information you have provided. NYU Stern validates the accuracy of application information with the appropriate sources. You must promptly inform NYU Stern if any information changes. NYU Stern may revoke your admission and/or scholarship(s) if we learn that you have misrepresented and/or omitted information during or after the admissions process, or that you have engaged in behavior showing a serious lack of judgment or integrity prior to or after admission. If your admission is revoked, you will not be eligible to re-apply to any NYU Stern MBA program.

Any items submitted to NYU Stern in conjunction with your application become the sole property of NYU Stern and will not be returned, duplicated, or transferred.

Submitting a Paper Application
Approval is required to submit a paper application. If you are unable to apply online, please send an email to sternmba@stern.nyu.edu to explain the circumstances and request approval.

Submitting a Paper EQ Endorsement
Approval is required for your endorser to submit a paper endorsement. If your endorser is unable to submit a endorsement online, please send an email to admchair@stern.nyu.edu to explain the circumstances and request approval.

Verifying Employment Upon Enrollment
In the admissions cycle prior to enrollment, NYU x NYU / Stern admits will be required to provide proof of work experience.

Verifying Final GPA at Degree Conferral
Prior to being admitted into the NYU x NYU / Stern program, you must submit your final degree conferral and final transcript indicuation your final cumulative GPA of 3.50 or higher. 

Program Policies 

Mandatory Orientation 
Full-time MBA Requirements: Successful completion of our orientation in its entirety is a prerequisite for enrollment into the Full-time MBA program. Therefore, attendance for the entire schedule of orientation is mandatory. Orientation dates will be communicated prior to your enrollment at Stern.  

Dual Degree Programs
NYU x NYU / Stern admitted students are not eligible to apply to NYU Stern’s dual degree programs. 

Transferring Credits
NYU Stern does not accept transfer credits.

General Policies

Notice of Intent
This publication does not form a contract of any kind.

Notice of Right to Change Information at Any Time
The policies, requirements, course offerings, schedules, activities, tuition, fees and calendar of the School and its departments and programs set forth on this website are subject to change without notice at any time at the sole discretion of the administration. Such changes may be of any nature, including, but not limited to, the elimination of the School, programs, program options, locations, classes or activities; the relocation or modification of the content of any of the aforementioned; and the cancellation of scheduled classes or other academic activities. Payment of tuition or attendance at any classes shall constitute a student’s acceptance of the administration’s rights set forth in this paragraph.

Policy Statement
New York University is committed to a policy of equal treatment and opportunity in every aspect of its relations with its faculty, students and staff members without regard to age, citizenship status, color, disability, marital or parental status, national origin, race, religion, gender, sexual orientation or any other legally protected status.

FAQs

What is Stern looking for in their applicants?
NYU Stern evaluates each candidate holistically across three dimensions throughout their complete application: academic profile, professional achievements and aspirations, and personal characteristics. We seek students with strong intellectual ability, superior interpersonal skills, and a desire to create value for business and society. 

Is work experience a requirement to apply? What type of work experience is Stern looking for? 
Students do not need to have prior work experience prior to applying. However, it is expected that once admitted, students gain 2-5 years of valuable and career-related work experience prior to starting their MBA at Stern. 

What is considered “valuable work experience” from the perspective of the admissions committee?
There is no concrete, specific professional experience that the admissions committee is looking for or expecting. What the admissions committee would like to see in that 2-5 years is professional growth that can inform your MBA experience. This growth could be demonstrated through an increase in responsibility like working on larger-scale projects or taking on a leadership/mentor role, for example.

Do I need to know when I plan to get my MBA? 
Once admitted to the NYU x NYU program as a senior, you may choose to enroll in the Full-Time 2-year program within 2-5 years after your undergraduate graduation. 

Is admission to the program binding?
No. Once admitted to the NYU x NYU program as a senior, you may choose to enroll in the Full-Time 2-year program within 2-5 years after your undergraduate graduation. Essentially, a seat is reserved for you in a future Stern MBA class, but the admission is not binding. 

What is the minimum GPA needed to apply? 
To be eligible to apply, students must have a 3.50 minimum cumulative GPA.

Are there any majors that Stern is looking for? 
Stern students come from liberal arts, engineering, business and social sciences academic backgrounds. We are not looking for any particular major, nor is one more valuable than the other. Our most recent class profile has additional information on the incoming class. 

Are international students eligible? 
International students are eligible to apply to the NYU x NYU / Stern program. A valid student visa will be required for study at NYU Stern. Please note that NYU Stern will not provide visa eligibility prior to the start of classes. 

What if I have not graduated by the time I apply? 
Students may apply to the NYU x NYU / Stern program if they are in their final semester of study and have a cumulative 3.50 GPA or higher at the time of applying. 

What if I’m not accepted to the program? Can I still apply in subsequent years? 
Yes, you are eligible to apply to Stern in the year you plan to enroll using our standard application process. Read more about our NYU + MBA program specifically for NYU alumni. Please note, you will not be eligible for the NYU x NYU / Stern Early Advancement Award. 

Who should I ask to write my EQ endorsement if I have limited professional experience? 
EQ endorsements should come from individuals who can objectively assess your potential for success in NYU Stern’s MBA program and in your future career, and who can act as a persuasive advocate of your EQ strengths. If you have limited professional experience, possible recommenders could be a supervisor from an internship/summer role or research project, a professor, or a mentor.

What is the total cost of attendance?
Information regarding the current cost of attendance and tuition may be found on the Full-time MBA Financial Aid website. 

Will all students admitted to the NYU x NYU / Stern program receive the $10,000 Early Advancement Award?
Yes, students admitted to the NYU x NYU / Stern program will be awarded a $10,000 Early Advancement Award to be applied to their tuition at Stern. This is a one-time award and cannot be renewed. 

Does the $10,000 Early Advancement Award expire? 
The award may be used within and up to 5 years from the date of your undergraduate graduation. 

Can I complete a dual degree through this program?
No, you cannot complete a dual degree through the NYU x NYU / Stern program. If you are interested in a dual degree, you will need to apply through our standard dual degree application. For more information, please visit the webpage for the specific dual degree you are interested in. 

Can I take classes as a non-matriculated student?
Non-matriculated students cannot enroll in Stern MBA courses. However, NYU Stern offers non-credit, 2 – 3 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. 

Are admissions officers available for appointments?
While we do not offer 1:1 meetings with members of the Admissions Committee, and our interviews are by invitation-only, we offer a tour and information session during the week. If you are interested in the Full-time MBA, please check the Visit Stern section of our website for dates and times as well as directions to NYU Stern. These informal sessions last approximately 60-90 minutes and include a friendly on-campus tour led by current MBA students or a member of the Admissions Committee. The tours include detailed information about Stern’s MBA programs, and allow plenty of time for questions and answers. 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 6-70). All visitors must present a valid photo ID to enter the building. Before confirming your travel plans, please also check below 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. Our alumni remain very engaged with Stern and meet with prospective students while attending our on-campus events and off-campus information sessions.