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 College of Business or sent electronically to CoBadmissions@stonybrook.edu. We strongly encourage foreign transcripts to be evaluated by World Education Services (WES) or another NACES member association.

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

C. Submission of Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) scores or GRE scores

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 ApplyYourself.

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.

Students who have earned a Bachelor's degree in business are eligible to apply for a 36 credit track. Students will take 12 three- credit courses, which includes seven required core courses and five elective courses. Four of the 5 elective courses must be taken in the respective degree subject area or from one of the concentrations.