I forgot to upload a document to my application.

The same as a domestic applicant with the addition of an English Language exam (TOEFL, IELTS) and financial support documents. Please visit our Application Checklist page to view these requirements.

Does my transcript need to be verified by WES?

No, it does not.  We require an unofficial transcript (in English) to be uploaded into your online application for our Admissions Committee to fully evaluate your candidacy.

Do I need to submit my financial support documents when I apply?

Yes, we recommend that you do this to prevent any delay in your student visa paperwork should you be admitted.  If you are granted admission, we will not be able to extend an offer to you until your financial documents have been received and approved.  More information regarding acceptable financial support documents can be found on the website under the “application checklist.”

Can I waive the TOEFL, IELTS, or PTE requirement?

Applicants who are citizens of the following English-speaking countries are not required to submit test scores: Australia, Bahamas, Barbados, Canada, Ireland, Jamaica, New Zealand, Trinidad and Tobago, and the United Kingdom.

Applicants who have studied at an institution in the U.S., or an English-speaking province in Canada for a minimum of four years, may waive the English exam requirement. If you have worked/studied in the U.S. for less than four years, you will be required to submit official test scores.

How many international students do you admit?

We do not admit a set number of international or domestic students.  We review all applications as they become complete and admit those with outstanding applications, who we think will perform well in our program.

What is your minimum TOEFL/IELTS/PTE Academic score requirement?

Our minimum score requirement is 100 for TOEFL, 7.0 for IELTS, and 68 for PTE Academic. The preferred speaking score for TOEFL is 24, IELTS 7.5, PTE 65

What are your minimum GPA, GMAT, and GRE Test Scores?

Our recommended GMAT score is 600 or equivalent to that on the GRE examination. Our recommended minimum GPA is 3.0.

Employment Information for International Students

To ask about permission for employment, either on or off campus and to find out the current regulations about proof of employability, contact Syracuse University's Lillian and Emanuel Slutzker Center for International Services, 310 Walnut Place, Syracuse, NY 13244-2380, USA; telephone 315.443.2457; e-mail ois@syr.edu; fax 315.443.3091.

Note: International students are not permitted to work off-campus until they have completed their first academic year.

Does this program require prerequisite courses?

No, the Syracuse MBA program does not require applicants to take prerequisite courses.

Can I apply if I don't have an undergrad degree/background in business?

Yes, approximately 70% of our students come from a non-business background.

Does the full-time Syracuse MBA Program offer spring admission?

No, we only offer fall admission.

How many credits can I transfer?

Students are eligible to transfer up to six credits if the following requirements are met; these credits will only be counted towards electives if admitted into the program upon review:

1. Courses are at the graduate level with a grade of “B” or higher

2. Courses were taken at an AACSB-accredited business institution

Does this program require work experience?

We prefer applicants to have at least two years of full-time professional work experience. However, we do admit a small number of applicants without this length of experience; these candidates exhibited strong leadership in their undergraduate institution.

If I provide my academic credentials (GPA, GMAT or GRE, resume) can you tell me my chances of being awarded admission into the program?

No - We review all applications holistically and cannot determine admission into the program prior to the submission of your application. You can self-determine your chances by reviewing our current class profile by visiting http://whitman.syr.edu/MBA-admission for more details.

Did you receive my scores and transcripts?

At Syracuse University, we will not be able to check for any of your supplemental materials until we have received your application from the Graduate Enrollment Processing Center. You will receive an email from Whitman with your application status as soon as your application arrives at our Admissions Office.

When will my application be reviewed?

We review applications as soon as we have received all the required application materials. Please view the “application checklist” to make sure you have submitted all the needed components.

Who do I contact if I am having trouble with my online application?

https://www.applyweb.com/cgi-bin/app?s=syr

I forgot to upload a document to my application.

You can e-mail the document as an attachment to grad@syr.edu. Be sure to list your full name, the program you applied for, and your SUID number if you have one.

Can I submit unofficial transcripts when I apply?

Yes, you can submit unofficial transcripts during the application process. If admitted and enrolled, you must submit official transcripts in a sealed envelope before the end of your first semester of study at Syracuse University.

What tracks are available in the full-time MBA program?

Students enrolled in the Syracuse MBA program do not need to declare a concentration within the program.

Students can specialize in up to two of seven concentrations:

• Accounting
  
• Business Analytics
• Entrepreneurship and Emerging Enterprises
• Finance
• Marketing Management
• Real Estate
  
• Supply Chain Management

I am interested in earning a dual degree. Can I combine my full-time MBA degree with another Syracuse University school or college? 

There are limitless possibilities to combine the full-time Syracuse MBA degree with another Syracuse University school or college. The following combinations have been most popular in recent years: MBA/MS, S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications; MBA/MPA, Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs; MBA/MS, L.C. Smith College of Engineering and Computer Science; MBA/JD, College of Law; and MBA/MS SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry.

Are there financial aid options available to students?

All students are eligible for Syracuse University scholarships, which are awarded based on merit and the qualifications shown on a student’s application. Applicants are not required to apply separately to be considered for merit-based scholarships.

What types of loan programs are available?

There are options available if you need financial assistance.  Please visit the Financial Aid website. 

Are there opportunities to work on campus to help pay for tuition (domestic students)?

Students are eligible for on-campus employment at Syracuse University. These positions usually offer a stipend or salary and may include remitted tuition or other benefits. The Office of Human Resources, 210 Steele Hall, posts job openings for campus offices and you can also review them online at https://www.sujobopps.com.

Does Syracuse University provide Veteran Benefits?

Yes, we do.  You will be able to review information on our Financial Aid website or https://veterans.syr.edu.

At Syracuse University, students build an experiential portfolio through internships, consulting, specialized courses, community engagement, and other practical experiences that make them more valuable in the marketplace. After utilizing planning tools offered through the Career Center, students identify gaps in their knowledge, experience, and/or skill set to build a portfolio that will enhance their overall profile. Additionally, students complete a minimum of six experiential elective credits through at least two distinct experiences. These credits are taken within the 18 elective credits that are part of the degree program.

How does your experiential learning differ from other programs?

Students can complete their requirements in a number of ways, including through internships for credit. Course-based experiences are offered in electives versus a capstone or immersion-based experience, which allow students to develop depth of experience in their chosen field. For international students, it gives them opportunities to interact with U.S. businesses alongside their coursework.

Is an internship required?

Completing an internship is not required, but strongly recommended to give you exposure. It is also one of the ways to fulfill a portion of the experiential learning requirement.

Is there internship assistance?

Students are responsible for finding their own internships. The Career Center has resources that can be utilized, such as access to job posting sites like OrangeLink and MBA Focus, as well as to the alumni database. Structured internships, which may include participation in leadership development programs, often lead to offers of full-time employment.

Can I complete an internship during the academic year?

An international student must be in valid F-1 status and have been a full-time student for one academic year (fall and spring semesters) before accepting an internship and participating in Curricular Practical Training (CPT).

It is also recommended that domestic students wait until the completion of their first academic year to begin an internship.

Given the rigorous academic schedule and the intensity of the full-time job search, it is recommended that second-year students limit an internship commitment to between 10-15 hours per week.

Whitman MBA students can participate in special summer programs through SU Abroad that provide the chance to obtain unpaid, short-term internship assignments. Please refer to the SU Abroad website for more information at https://suabroad.syr.edu.

What is the Whitman Career Center?

The mission of the Whitman Career Center is to build mutually beneficial partnerships with faculty, alumni, and corporate partners to provide innovative programming and coaching that will empower our students to reach their career aspirations with integrity and professionalism, preparing them for personal and professional success in an ever-changing global business environment.

The development of your personal career plan takes time and energy. The Whitman Career Center is here to support you through this process.  From “Whitman Career Center 24/7,” a Blackboard site that offers a career workbook, links to interesting career reading, and access to national vendors to targeted workshops and personal coaching sessions, you can acquire the knowledge you need for ongoing career development and success.

Online Resources

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OrangeLink: Syracuse University’s job and internship database.

Whitman Career Center 24/7 on Blackboard: You can review our resources on Blackboard with access to career workshops, Vault guides, past programs, and more.

WetFeet Guides: Gain access to insider guides on how to ace an interview, master the career fair and brand yourself.

InterviewStream: A great resource to practice and record your interviews from the privacy of your own room. The site has thousands of practice interview questions to choose from.

Evaluated from year-to-year, our career workshops and career chats are based on student needs and feedback. All workshops are posted on the Whitman Career Center 24/7 Blackboard site, allowing you access to your schedule. Career Chats cover similar topics as workshops, but in a small-group conversation setting. Here is a sample of prior topics and sessions:

•          Job and Internship Search Strategy

•          Prepare for the Career Fair/Build Your Personal Network

•          Developing Your Resume

•          Writing Persuasive Cover Letters

•          Keys to Interviewing Success

•          Managing Offers: Do You Know What You're Worth?

On-Campus Recruiting Opportunities

We have a strong on-campus recruiting program where local and national companies come to recruit students for internships and full-time positions. Here are some of the programs planned to connect you with companies:

Information Sessions

These formal corporate presentations are held to educate you about the company and its recruitment process. Information sessions are typically held in the evenings during the recruitment process.

Office Hours

You can meet with company representatives informally for a one-on-one, 20-minute meeting to provide you with insight into career choices and personal career positioning.

Career Fairs

During the beginning of the fall and spring semesters, you can participate in Whitman-specific career fairs. Each semester, University Career Services also hosts a campus-wide career fair open to all Syracuse students.

On-Campus Recruiting

We encourage corporations to interview students directly on campus each semester.  Corporations will meet with you for 30 minutes to determine whether you have the skills needed to be successful in their company. To be considered for interviews, you need to apply to job or internship postings through OrangeLink. If you are selected to be interviewed, you will receive a notification through OrangeLink, and be asked to schedule a meeting.