How to Apply & Admission Requirements
We're currently waiving application fees for all domestic applicants (US citizens and permanent residents). Application fees will still apply for international applicants.
**If you are a domestic student and it appears as though your application fee is not being waived, proceed and submit your application- the fee will be waived.
How to Apply:
All applications should be submitted through the main Graduate Admissions portal.
Select from the three fields of study (Computer & Information Sciences, Engineering Management, or Life Sciences) and then choose the desired concentration. Please check your chosen concentrations to see which campus it is offered at. Some are offered on more than one campus, and some have courses that are across different campuses.
Applications to the Master of Business & Science program are accepted year round. Courses are offered during the Fall, Winter, Spring and Summer sessions.
Application deadlines:
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| US/Permanent Resident Students |
June 1 June 20 (for those that have all documentation) |
December 1 | March 1 |
| International Students | April 1 | October 1 | N/A |
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BS/MBS Students |
July 15 | December 1 |
N/A |
General Admission Requirements for the MBS:
Each science concentration has different admission requirements and those are listed under the science concentration. At a minimum, requirements for the MBS include:
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A bachelors degree with a science/math/engr major from an accredited university, and a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
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Official Transcripts (Scanned copies WILL NOT be accepted). Transcripts must be sealed and sent to the graduate admissions office at the time of applying. * All international students MUST have their entire transcripts translated and evaluated by WES or ECE - no exceptions. The original sealed transcripts are not required.
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A TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) or IELTS (International English Language Testing System) test score is required if your undergraduate education was completed in a non-English speaking country.:
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The minimum paper-based TOEFL score is 550. The minimum computer-based TOEFL score is 213.
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The minimum IBT-internet based TOEFL is Writing 22, Speaking 23, Reading 21, Listening 17.
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An acceptable IELTS score is bandwidth 7.
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GRE exam (may be waived based on academic background, adequate grade point average, and 5 years related work experience) Click here to determine your eligibility. If you meet any of the criteria listed, please contact us
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We use three factors in determining admission: GRE, GPA (undergrad), and Work Experience. While work experience is not mandatory for admission (except for the engineering management concentration), we do take it under consideration.
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2 letters of recommendation
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Personal statement.
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Resume
*Please note, admission requirements for 4+1 BS/MBS students are different. Please go here for more information.
For specific instructions on how to apply, select the program which you are applying to:
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Master of Business and Science Non-Degree(Non-Matriculating) Students
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Professional Science Master's Program Certificate Applicants (Non-degree)
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Professional Science Master's Program Certificate Applicants (Rutgers Master's/PhD Students)
Master of Business and Science Degree Students
How to fill out an online application
Process of Applying:
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Please go to http://gradstudy.rutgers.edu
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Create a Login & Pin
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Select: Degree Application
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Fill out information
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Select from the following programs:
- In-Person/Hybrid Programs
- Business and Science-Computer & Information Sciences (code 16196 for New Brunswick, code 56196 for Camden)
- Business and Science-Engineering Management (code 16345 for New Brunswick)
- Business and Science-Life Sciences (code 16137 for New Brunswick, code 26137 for Newark)
- Fully Online Programs
- Business and Science-Life Sciences Drug Discovery & Development/Global Food Technology & Innovation Online/Hybrid(code 16137O)
- Business and Science-Computer & Information Sciences Analytics Online/Hybrid (code 16196O)
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On the right, select the semester you wish to apply for
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Please then select your concentration and continue with the application (you may choose up to 3 concentrations of interest)
The Application Package consists of:
Please read the description of each item carefully and submit all materials requested:
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Office of Graduate Admissions application form (online only)
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Application fee (online only)
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Supporting materials:
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Required GRE Exam Scores (ETS sends directly to Rutgers; unofficial scores cannot be used for evaluation. International Students Require the TOEFL. Rutgers School Code is: 2790).
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Two letters of recommendation (online form email request).
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Official University Transcripts (Please request your transcript to be sent directly to the Office of Graduate Admissions for the respective campus- see address below).
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Personal statement
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Resume
*Do not submit copies of certificates or degrees or diplomas, secondary or high school information, sample papers or articles or books, or any other material not explicitly requested.
All materials for your application should be submitted online (strongly recommended) or mailed in one envelope to be received at the Office of Graduate Admissions before the deadline.
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New Brunswick Graduate Admissions |
Newark Graduate Admissions |
Camden Graduate Admission |
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Address |
Office of Graduate and Professional Admissions |
Office of Graduate and Professional Admissions (Newark) |
Office of Graduate and Undergraduate Admissions |
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Telephone |
(848) 932-7711 |
(973) 353-5205 |
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Please note:
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Students MUST send all of their supporting documentation (transcripts, etc) to the respective campus in which they are applying to.
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Your application will not be complete without ALL necessary documents.
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GRE Scores & GPA requirements vary for each concentration.
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For your personal statement, please provide us with some background information about yourself and why you would be interested in pursuing the Master of Business and Science Degree. How will this degree benefit you as an individual and in your professional career? (All students must submit a personal statement)
Master of Business and Science Non-Degree Applicants
This option is open to only those students who are interested in eventually pursuing the MBS degree but may not have all the requirements ready at the time of application (e.g. letters of recommendation, GREs) and would like to start taking courses.
This option is not available to international students (No Visas can be sponsored for this).
If an applicant has earned their Baccalaureate degree from an institution other than that in the USA, then the applicant may be subject to take the GREs even for a non-degree admission to the program as per the discretion of the program director.
Please contact the main office if you have any questions regarding the non-degree application.
How to fill out an online application
Process of Applying:
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Please go to http://gradstudy.rutgers.edu
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Create a Login & Pin
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Select: Non Degree Application
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Fill out information
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Select from the following programs:
Business and Science-Computer & Information Sciences (code 16196 for New Brunswick, code 56196 for Camden)
Business and Science-Engineering Management (code 16345 for New Brunswick)
Business and Science-Life Sciences (code 16137 for New Brunswick, code 26137 for Newark)
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On the right, select the semester you wish to apply for
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Please then select your concentration and continue with the application (you may choose up to 3 concentrations of interest)
Application Package consists of:
Please read the description of each item carefully and submit all required materials requested Office of Graduate Admissions application form (online only)
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Application fee (online only)
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Official University Transcripts (Please request your transcript to be sent to directly to the Office of Graduate Admissions for the respective campus- see address below)
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Personal statement
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Resume
*Do not submit copies of certificates or degrees or diplomas, secondary or high school information, sample papers or articles or books, or any other material not explicitly requested.
All materials for your application should be submitted online (strongly recommended) or mailed in one envelope to be received at the Office of Graduate Admissions before the deadline.
PSM Certificates General (non-degree applicants)
How to fill out an online application
Process of Applying
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Please go to http://gradstudy.rutgers.edu
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Create a Login & Pin
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Select: Non Degree Application
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Fill out information
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Choose from the following programs:
Business and Science-Computer & Information Sciences
— Computer & Information Sciences-Computational Science Certificate(code 16196CS for New Brunswick)
— Computer & Information Sciences-Technology Management Certificate(code 16196C for New Brunswick, 56196C for Camden)
Business and Science-Life Sciences
— Pharmaceutical and Clinical Trials (code 16137P for New Brunswick)
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On the right, select the semester you wish to apply for
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Continue with the application (you may choose up to 3 concentrations of interest)
Application Package consists of:
Please read the description of each item carefully and submit all required materials requested Office of Graduate Admissions application form (online only)
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Application fee (online only)
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Official University Transcripts (Please request your transcript to be sent to directly to the Office of Graduate Admissions for the respective campus- see address below)
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Personal statement
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Resume
*Do not submit copies of certificates or degrees or diplomas, secondary or high school information, sample papers or articles or books, or any other material not explicitly requested.
All materials for your application should be submitted online (strongly recommended) or mailed in one envelope to be received at the Office of Graduate Admissions before the deadline.
PSM Certificates - current Rutgers Graduate/PhD Applicants
How to fill out an online application
For Graduate/PhD Students:
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Please go to http://gradstudy.rutgers.edu
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Create a Login & Pin
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Select: Non Degree Application
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Fill out information
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Choose from the following programs:
Business and Science-Computer & Information Sciences
— Computer & Information Sciences-Computational Science Certificate(code 16196CS for New Brunswick)
— Computer & Information Sciences-Technology Management Certificate(code 16196C for New Brunswick, 56196C for Camden)
Business and Science-Life Sciences
— Pharmaceutical and Clinical Trials (code 16137P for New Brunswick)
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On the right, select the semester you wish to apply for
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Please then have your advisor sign the form that is available in the Forms Library - Please click here for the form.
Please read the description of each item carefully and submit all required materials requested Office of Graduate Admissions application form (online only).
Application Package consists of:
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Advisor Signature Form: with advisor/program director approval ***
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Transcript
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Personal statement
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Resume
*Do not submit copies of certificates or degrees or diplomas, secondary or high school information, sample papers or articles or books, or any other material not explicitly requested.
All materials for your application should be submitted online (strongly recommended) or mailed in one envelope to be received at the Office of Graduate Admissions before the deadline.
** For Graduate/PhD Students with Financial Assistance
Students who receive financial assistance (TA, Fellowship, and/or Research Assistantship) MUST have their Advisor sign an Advisor's Approval Form before they can be admitted into the Certificate. Please find the form here.
