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Admission Requirements

Although graduate applications are considered on a rolling basis, the priority application deadlines are as follow:

U.S. Applicants
Fall: May 31
Spring: October 31 - extended to December 15!
Summer: March 31

International Applicants*
Fall: April 30
Spring: September 30
Summer: N/A

*We have several STEM M.B.A. and M.S. degree programs. The STEM designation offers an additional benefit by allowing international students to apply to extend their 12-month optional practical training (OPT) by an additional 24 months. 

Admission into the Stillman School of Business is selective. For consideration, applicants must hold a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university. The School welcomes applicants from business and non-business undergraduate majors. Although all requests will be considered based on individual merit and each candidate will be evaluated holistically, an undergraduate overall GPA of 3.0 or higher (on a 4.0 scale) is  generally required.

Please note, the standardized test requirement is optional for all candidates. “Optional” means it is at the discretion of the applicant whether they feel a GMAT or GRE test score submission strengthens their application. Please note: Submission of test scores (GMAT or GRE) is highly recommended for candidates seeking consideration for merit-based scholarship awards and graduate assistantships.

Note: The GMAT/GRE “Optional” policy is subject to change at any time at the sole discretion of Seton Hall University. 

For the M.S. in Business Analytics, applicants with prior work experience in analytics and/or undergraduate or graduate degrees in Accounting, Computer Science, Economics, Engineering, Finance, Information Technology Management, Mathematics, Natural Sciences and Supply Chain Management will prove especially competitive in the admission process. In addition, meeting the minimum GPA requirement does not guarantee admission.

How to Apply:

  • Online Application Form
  • Official Transcripts
  • Optional Standardized Test Score (i.e., GMAT, GRE, LSAT)*
  • Resume
  • Personal Statement
    In approximately 250-500 words please share your professional goals following your graduate business degree. In addition, please discuss why the Stillman School of Business can help you achieve those goals and what you can contribute to our graduate learning community.
  • Letter(s) of Recommendation
  • Application Fee
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Individual programs reserve the right to require additional information or requisites pertinent to their specific areas.

*GMAT or GRE Waiver for Qualified Candidates

M.B.A. Applicants
The Stillman School of Business offers pathways for you to be considered for admission to grad school without taking the GMAT or GRE.  Any of the below criteria can waive the entrance exam requirement for non-dual degree candidates applying for all 2022 application terms.

  • Overall undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher or
  • A graduate degree in any discipline, from an accredited academic institution or
  • Completion of a Stillman School of Business graduate certificate within the last 5 years with a cumulative GPA of 3.3 or higher or
  • Successful completion of a professional certifying exam from the United States (i.e., CPA, CFA, etc.) or
  • 5 years of significant professional, quantitative or entrepreneurial work experience, also referred to as the Alternate Route Admission Program

M.S. in Accounting Applicants
The Stillman School of Business offers pathways for you to be considered for admission to grad school without taking the GMAT or GRE.  Any of the below criteria can waive the entrance exam requirement for non-dual degree candidates applying for all 2022 application terms.

  • Overall undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher or
  • A graduate degree in any discipline, from an accredited academic institution or 
  • Completion of a Stillman School of Business graduate certificate within the last 5 years with a cumulative GPA of 3.3 or higher or 
  • Successful completion of a professional certifying exam from the United States (i.e. CFA, etc.) or 
  • 5 years of significant professional, quantitative or entrepreneurial work experience, also referred to as the Alternate Route Admission Program

M.S. in Business Analytics Applicants
Prospective students interested in the M.S. in Business Analytics are not required to submit a GMAT or GRE.  However, it is strongly recommended for candidates with a limited technical background or an undergraduate GPA lower than 3.0.

M.B.A./J.D. Joint Degree
Interested applicants must hold a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution and apply to both the School of Law and the Stillman School of Business. Applications must be submitted by April 1 of the year of intended admission.

  • Separate Applications: Submit individual applications to both schools, specifying interest in the joint degree program.
  • Current Law Students: First-year full-time law students may apply for the joint degree program during their first year by submitting an additional application to the Stillman School.
  • Required Exams: Applicants must take either the LSAT or GRE for consideration.

For more information on the M.B.A/J.D. program application process, visit the catalogue »

Interested in an Assistantship or Scholarship?

Strong candidates may be considered for a Stillman School graduate assistantship and/or scholarship. Graduate Assistants receive tuition reimbursement and a stipend in exchange for providing support to faculty and administrators. Assistantships are available to students pursuing their degree full time.

All accepted graduate students must apply via the Human Resource website if interested in any Graduate Assistant or Research Assistant opportunities. 

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For further information please contact the Office of Graduate Admissions at (973) 761-9262 or busgrad@shu.edu.