Starting Your Application
Two deadlines per year for fall and spring semesters
1. Application Fee (nonrefundable) of $70
The application fee is waived for all military and veteran
applicants. If you fall into this category, please email Graduate Admission
at admit@business.rutgers.edu
PRIOR to submitting your application and send a copy of your DD 214
form or a copy of your military ID card. Do NOT include your social
security number when emailing the form. Please block it out prior to
sending.
2. Official Transcripts
Applicants must mail in an official transcript for each undergraduate and graduate institution attended. See mailing address below.
For Rutgers graduates, please note that even though you are
applying to Rutgers as an alumnus, you still need to contact the
registrar's office and request your official transcript be mailed to our
office.
3. GMAT/GRE Test Results
GMAT/GRE is optional, but preferred.
4. Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
You must submit the TOEFL test if your native language is not
English. Not required of students who have obtained an undergraduate or
graduate degree in the United States or other English-speaking countries (Canada,
England, etc.).
- TOEFL code: B355 - TOEFL IBT with a minimum grade of 90 required.
- IELTS: Please contact IELTS and have your score sent to our office (address listed below).
- PTE Academic is a computer-based academic English language
proficiency test designed to measure reading, writing, listening, and
speaking skills, as they are used in an academic setting. Rutgers
Business School requires a minimum score of 68 on PTE Academic.
5. You must provide three letters of recommendation
The recommendations, one of which should be a professional
reference (current or previous job supervisor or manager), can either be
submitted electronically through the online application (preferred
method) or mailed to the RBS admissions office directly by the
recommender on company letterhead. The recommendation format in the
online application consists of a standardized form that the recommender
can complete in 10 to 20 minutes. The online application contains a link
to the recommendation form which the applicant will send electronically
to the recommender. The recommender will be able to access the
recommendation form via the link. Upon completion, the recommender will
then use a link contained in the recommendation form to electronically
send the form to the RBS admissions office. If the recommender decides
to write a free form recommendation it needs to be mailed directly to
the RBS admissions office (not to the applicant).
6. Submit your current résumé
This can be done through the online application.
7. Essay
You must write an essay on each of the three topics below:
- Describe your greatest professional or academic achievement and how you added value to your organization or your college.
- What
particular challenges do students face in online learning environments?
Explain your preparation strategy to become a successful online student
by detailing at least three steps you are taking to manage these
challenges.
- Explain why the M.S. digital marketing program is going to benefit your academic and professional path.
Additional/Optional Essay -
Provide any additional information not addressed elsewhere in your
application materials that will help the admissions committee learn more
about your candidacy. Please address any employment gaps, academic
concerns, strengths, or weaknesses.
8. International Applicants
Additional requirements apply to international applicants. Please note that F1 visas are not granted for this online program.
Mailing Address to Submit Transcripts
Rutgers Business School-Newark and New Brunswick
Office of Graduate Admissions
1 Washington Park, 6th Floor
Newark, New Jersey 07102
Location
All courses are provided online through the Canvas learning management system.
Questions?
If you have any questions, please contact the RBS Office of Graduate Admissions at 973-353-1234 or admit@business.rutgers.edu.
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