Admission Requirements

 

To qualify for the program, you must demonstrate the following:

Academic Background

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited school
• Minimum 3.0 GPA (will review if GPA is less than 3.0 and GMAT score is greater than required minimum)
• GMAT 550*
• Applicants whose native language is not English are required to take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) and have the official results sent to the Office of Graduate Admission.

Business Related Background

• Full-time employment
• Minimum 5 years of work experience
• 3 years managerial/supervisory experience
• 2 work-related recommendations (employer, another source)

Personal Information

• Statement of objectives
• Resume
• Personal interview

*A GMAT score of less than 550 will be reviewed by the Rider University College of Business Administration Graduate Studies committee, at which time the Committee will carefully weigh all other factors, such as the candidate's record of experience and employer support. There is also an option of not taking the GMAT; however, additional requirements must be met.  To discuss your potential situation, call us at (609) 896-5036.

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For answers to other questions you might have or to learn more, call and speak to one of our graduate admission representatives. You can contact the Rider University Office of Graduate Admission at gradadm@rider.edu or (609) 896-5036.