Skip Navigation
Search
College of Business
HomeGraduate Business ProgramsGraduate Program FAQs

College of Business Graduate Frequently Asked Questions About Applying to MBA and MS Programs

How much is the tuition for Graduate Programs in the College of Business?

Please visit the Bursar's website for up-to-date tuition information. Please note there are different rates for MS programs and MBA programs. 

Can I receive financial aid?

Information regarding need-based financial assistance can be obtained from the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarship Services at 631-632-6840. You can also visit their website.

Where do I find the schedule of classes?

Please visit http://www.stonybrook.edu/registrar/

Can I attend my program completely online?

Yes, students in the General MBA or MBA with Concentrations (in Innovation or Operations Analytics) can complete the full program online on a full-time or part-time basis. You must have applied to and been officially accepted to this program.  All other programs can be completed in a hybrid format with up to 50% of classes taken online. 

Are there MBAs in different areas or are there MBA concentrations available?

Yes, as an MBA student, you are able to pursue an MBA in Finance, MBA in Marketing, MBA in Health Care Management, general MBA, or MBA with concentration options.  If the latter, you must select a concentration at some point in your educational program.  Concentration choices include Operations Analytics and Innovation. The concentration will be completed by taking a minimum of 12 elective credits in your chosen concentration.

I would like to transfer credits into the MBA or MS Program. How does this work?

A maximum of 12 graduate credits may be transferred into an MBA or MS program with the approval of the Graduate Program Director. Credits must not have been used to fulfill the requirements for another degree/certificate and credits must not be more than 5 years old at the time the student is admitted to graduate study at SBU. The credits must carry a letter grade of B or higher. A course listed as both graduate and/or undergraduate level will not be considered for transfer.  The full transfer credit policy can be found in the Graduate Bulletin.  If you meet the requirements outlined for transferring credits, you will have to provide a course syllabus for each transferable class so our faculty can review for equivalency. If you would like the College of Business to evaluate the classes you are interested in transferring, please complete this form.

When will I be notified of a decision?

Once we have received your application and all materials, it will take 1-2 weeks to receive a decision. Decisions are updated in your application account, and you can check your application account at any time to view the status. 

Do I need to take the GMAT/GRE?

The GMAT/GRE is optional.  Applicants that have below a 3.2 cumulative undergraduate GPA are strongly encouraged to submit exam scores to strengthen their application.

 What is the minimum GPA for admission to Graduate Programs in the College of Business?

You are expected to have a GPA of 3.0 in prior academic work. In exceptional cases, a GPA below 3.0 will be considered for "conditional admission" to the MBA. If admitted "conditionally," you must achieve a 3.0 GPA in the first semester to continue in the MBA program.

Note: The College of Business cannot provide any indication of your admission status before your complete application is reviewed by the admissions committee. 

Where should I send my WES evaluation and any letters of recommendation that weren't submitted online?

Office of Graduate and Health Sciences Admissions
Health Science Tower, Level 2 Rm. 271
Stony Brook, NY 11794-8276

Is work experience required for admission into Graduate Programs in the College of Business?

No, work experience is not a requirement for acceptance into the program, but it is a factor that the admission committee considers.

Can I use work experience towards earning Graduate credits?

No. Work experience cannot be used a substitute for credits. Within the MBA Programs, if a student has an undergraduate degree in business, they qualify for a 36-credit track. All other students will be placed in the 48-credit track. 

What is the difference between the MS in Finance and the MBA in Finance

The MS in Finance is a small, highly selective and focused program suited for finance professionals who seek to advance their finance skills, as well as students from other disciplines who seek to strengthen their finance expertise.  Qualified students will take a prescribed 30 credits (10 classes) in the finance area, all taught by leading College of Business finance faculty.

The MBA in Finance prepares students, who may or may not have a background in business, for careers in financial management of businesses, health care organizations, government agencies, and non-profit enterprises.  The degree will equip students with broad skills and knowledge in business, accounting, marketing, operations, management, and leadership; and allows for 4 classes in the finance area.  

If you are denied admission to the MS in Finance, you can request to have your application reevaluated for the MBA in Finance.

Can I start in the Advanced Graduate Certificate (AGC) in Finance and add on an MS or MBA in Finance?  Can I start in the MBA or MS and add the AGC in Finance?

For Advanced Graduate Certificates, students can apply a maximum of 6 credits earned in a primary program prior to being accepted into the certificate program.  If you are currently in an MBA or MS in Finance program, and you would like to add the AGC in Finance, you can apply 6 credits from the MBA or MS in Finance.  

If you are currently in the AGC in Finance and would like to add an MBA or MS in Finance program, you must submit a separate application directly to the MBA program or MS in Finance program to be considered for admission. Admission into an AGC does not guarantee admission into the MBA or MS in Finance program. Students who are accepted into a Master’s program may apply up to 12 credits towards their degree program. Students must declare their decision to matriculate into a master’s program before the completion of 12 credits.

Does the College of Business offer online classes?

We offer a fully online MBA program as an option that can be taken full-time or part-time.  This can be the general MBA or MBA with concentration options in Innovation or Operations Analytics. For other programs, a selection of classes are offered via an online format. For the MS in Finance program, the majority of the  classes will be face to face. 

Are classes offered in the Winter and Summer sessions?

A selection of classes is offered during the 3-week Winter session and two 6-week Summer sessions. Usually, these are online classes. These classes are a great way to speed your program along. Courses are scheduled based on instructor availability and demand for classes.  

Can I take courses as a non-matriculated student?

The College of Business does not allow non-matriculated students to take graduate level courses. Enrollment in these courses is limited to students matriculated in College of Business Graduate program or students matriculated into a program such as the Masters in Public Health or the Technology Certificate program where MBA courses are necessary to satisfy degree requirements.

Does Stony Brook University have a GMAT Fee Waiver Program?

Stony Brook's College of Business has the ability to request a small number of GMAT fee waivers from GMAC. If you are interested, please download the GMAT fee waiver application form, complete the top section and bring it to the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarship Services.

Contact

State University of New York at Stony Brook 
College of Business, Office of Student Services
Harriman Hall, Room 109
Stony Brook, NY 11794-3775
Phone: (631) 632-7171
cobgraduate@stonybrook.edu

If you are a prospective student and would like to schedule a meeting with our Graduate Recruitment Team, please email cobgraduate@stonybrook.edu.  

Graduate Business Programs
Graduate Business Programs