MBA Courses at Stony Brook University

What’s new at Stony Brook University MBA? All those who are planning to take admissions in MBA for Spring 2024 the application deadline is Nov. 1, 2024. GMAT/GRE testing is optional.  Exam results should be submitted by applicants who have a total college GPA of less than 3.2 to support their application.

Read - Study Guide to USA for International Students. 

Stony Brook University MBA Requirements 2023

A GPA of 3.0 in prior academic work is required for admission. GPA below 3.0 could be considered in exceptional cases for conditional admission to the College of Business. If admitted on a conditional basis, students must achieve a 3.0 GPA in the first semester to continue the chosen course.

As an international student, you will be required to demonstrate English proficiency.

• IELTS: Overall score of 6.5 (with no sub-scores below 6)

 OR

• TOEFL internet-based: Overall score of 80

The admission committee looks for a minimum GMAT score of 550. However, applications are still reviewed for admission if the scores are less than required. The submission of the official copy of the GMAT score is mandatory for the final processing of the admission application.

Note: Candidates may apply for a GMAT waiver if they think they qualify for an exemption. All GMAT/GRE waivers will be considered on a case-by-case basis. An approved waiver request does not guarantee admission to the chosen course.

English Language Requirements 

A copy of one of the following documents must also be submitted by applicants whose undergraduate studies were done in a language other than English:

• a TOEFL score of 80 or higher on the internet version.  Test results from the TOEFL iBT® Home Edition are accepted. 
• an IELTS test result with a total score of 6.5 or higher and no subscores lower than 6.0

To assess an application for potential admission, official scores are necessary. Candidates who don't achieve the required test scores won't be taken into consideration.

Documents required

MBA      

• Academic Transcripts
• Three Letters of Recommendation
• Personal Statement
• Resume
• GMAT Score
• TOEFL or IELTS
• Proof of satisfactory completion (grade of ‘C’ or better) of a three-credit hour Calculus course. (This requirement can be waived off on request based on the student's undergraduate major, business experience, and career aspirations)

Stony Brook University MBA Tuition Fees

For international students, theStony Brook University MBA fees for 2023-24 is USD 27, 734 (excluding living expenses).

• In INR the tuition fee for first year for MBA is INR 22,77,239. 
• Other expenses for international graduates in 1st year are mentioned below:

Other expenses in 1st Year

Fees components	Amount
Hostel & Meals	INR 11,24,086

*Source- official university site

Also read- Cost of Studying in the USA for International Students.

Stony Brook University MBA Admission Dates 

International graduates wishing to enroll in the MBA in the spring of 2024 must submit their applications by November 1, 2024.

Stony Brook University MBA Acceptance Rate

At Stony Brook University, the acceptance rate for the MBA is 44%. Graduate admissions are not particularly competitive.  Admission offers are made to applicants with exceptional academic records and extracurricular activities and include the necessary GMAT & GRE scores.

Make careful to work on each component of the application in order to be accepted to the Stony Brook MS in CS. These consist of undergraduate GPA, IELTS/TOEFL results, recommendation letters, etc.

Stony Brook University Cost of Living 2023

Graduate and Family Housing

Graduate students, families and graduate Health Science Centre students can all live on campus in apartments. On the West Campus, Schomburg flats and West Apartments offer four to six one-bedroom flats with communal kitchen and bathroom facilities.

Estimated Graduate Cost of Living Based on 12 Credits per Semester/Off-Campus Housing

Indirect Costs	International Student Expenses
Books	$900
Transportation	$3,968
Personal	$16,940
Total	$21,808

Source: Stony Brook University

Stony Brook MBA Ranking

According to THE (Times Higher Education) 2023 Stony Brook University is ranked at #301-350. The university is well known for its MBA program in U.S. 

Ranked By	2023
THE (Times Higher Education) - PG Business and Economics	#301-400

Stony Brook University VS University of Florida VS Arizona State University

The best universities in U.S.A. for MBA degrees are shown in the table below. This information is from the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings.

University	Times Higher Education (THE) 2023 Ranking - PG Business and Economics
Stony Brook University	#301-400
University of Florida	#61
Arizona State University	#82

The first-year tuition fee for MBA courses offered at the above-given universities are:

University	First-Year Tuition Fee
Stony Brook University	INR 22,77,239
Arizona State University	INR 49,27,093
University of Florida	INR 26,80,153

(Source: studyabroad.shiksha.com)

(Note: The tuition fees given above are subject to change)

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