ADMISSIONS DEADLINES:We welcome you to visit http://www.fordham.edu/business for the most up-to-date program offerings, application requirements and deadlines. Please note not all programs are offered on a part-time basis. To apply, visit gradadmissions.fordham.edu/apply/to create your application page. ACADEMIC PROGRAMFALL ROUND 1FALL ROUND 2SPRINGSUMMER MBAFebruary 1June 1November 1March 1 Executive MBA February 1June 1November 1N/AMBA in Public Accounting & Taxation (MTA) February 1June 1November 1March 1 MBA in Public AccountancyFebruary 1June 1November 1March 1 JD/MBAFebruary 1June 1November 1March 1 MS in AccountingFebruary 1June 1November 1March 1 MS in Applied Statistics and Decision MakingFebruary 1June 1N/AN/A MS in Business AnalyticsFebruary 1June 1N/AN/A MS in Business Enterprise February 1June 1N/A N/AMS in Global Finance March 1 International ApplicantsJune 1 Domestic ApplicantsN/A N/AMS in Human Resource ManagementFebruary 1June 1N/AN/A MS in Information SystemsFebruary 1June 1November 1N/A MS in Investor RelationsFebruary 1June 1N/AN/A MS in Marketing IntelligenceMarch 1 International ApplicantsJune 1 Domestic ApplicantsN/AN/A MS in Media ManagementFebruary 1June 1November 1March 1 MS in Non-Profit LeadershipJune 1N/A N/AMS in Quantitative FinanceMarch 1N/A N/AMS in TaxationFebruary 1June 1November 1March 1 Three-Continent MS in Global Management March 1N/AN/A Pre-MBA ProgramAugust 1December 1April 1 Pre-Masters Colloquium in Business July 1Certificate Programs N/A August 1December 1April 1 Important Application Notes: International students requiring an F-1 visa must apply one month prior to the above deadlines (exceptions are applicants to the MS programs in Marketing Intelligence, Global Finance and Quantitative Finance which have a final March 1 deadline for International applicants). Applications are reviewed on a rolling-basis. Applications received by February 1 for degree-granting programs, receive scholarship consideration. For the JD/MBA Program, a separate application must be submitted to the Fordham School of Law. Applications must be submitted online and require a non-refundable $130 application fee. PROGRAMLETTERS OF RECOMMENDATIONESSAYSGMAT/GREINTERVIEW MBA Two Professional Two GMAT or GRE Not RequiredExecutive MBATwo ProfessionalOneGMAT or GRENot Required MBA in Public Accounting & Taxation (MTA)Two Professional or AcademicTwoGMAT or GRERequired MBA in Public Accountancy Two Professional or Academic Two GMAT or GRE Not RequiredJD/MBA Two Professional or Academic Two GMAT or GRE Not RequiredMS in AccountingTwo Professional or AcademicOneGMAT or GRENot Required MS in Applied Statistics and Decision MakingTwo Professional or AcademicOneGMAT or GRENot Required MS in Business AnalyticsTwo Professional or AcademicOneGMAT or GRERequired MS in Business EnterpriseTwo Professional or AcademicTwoGMAT or GRERequired MS in Global FinanceTwo Professional or AcademicOneGMAT or GRERequired MS in Human Resource Management Two Professional or Academic One Not Required RequiredMS in Information Systems Two Professional or Academic One GMAT or GRE RequiredMS in Investor RelationsTwo Professional or AcademicOneNot RequiredRequired MS in Marketing IntelligenceTwo Professional or AcademicOneGMAT or GRERequired MS in Media ManagementTwo Professional or AcademicOneGMAT or GRENot Required MS in Non-Profit LeadershipTwo Professional or AcademicOneNot RequiredRequired MS in Quantitative FinanceTwo Professional or AcademicOneGMAT or GRERequired MS in Taxation Two Professional or Academic One GMAT or GRE Not RequiredThree-Continent MS in Global Management Two Professional or Academic One GMAT or GRE RequiredPre-MBA ProgramNot RequiredOneNot RequiredNot Required Pre-Masters Colloquium in BusinessNot RequiredOneGMAT or GRENot Required Certificate ProgramsOne ProfessionalOneNot RequiredNot Required Visiting StudentsLetter from Current ProgramOneNot RequiredNot Required GENERAL APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS (all applicants) To submit a graduate application to Fordhams Business School, please visit: gradadmissions.fordham.edu/apply/ Allapplications requireacurrentprofessionalrsum/CV,official undergraduate and graduate transcripts, and a non-refundable $130 application fee. Application materials such as personal essay(s), professional rsum/CV, and recommendation letters mustbe electronicallysubmittedthroughtheapplicationsystem. All applicants to the MBA and MS programs (unless otherwise notedontheprevious chart)arerequiredtosubmitaGMATor GRE test report. MBA Applications require two recommendation letters from professional sources, such as managers, supervisors, colleagues, or clients. Recent college graduates applying to the Master of Science (MS) programs can choose to submit recommendation letters from both professional and academic sources, such as college professors or internship supervisors. Official academic transcripts may be submitted by mail orin person. If an applicant attends an institution that provides an e-transcript service, that version can be accepted in lieu of a paper version. We may only accept e-transcripts directly from the academic institution or a corresponding academic records agency. REQUIREMENTS FOR INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS LanguageProficiency:Allapplicantswhosenativelanguageisnot EnglishmustsubmitanoriginalTOEFLorIELTStestscorereport. The only exceptions are applicants who have completed all four yearsof undergraduate or a two-year Masters Program where both the language of instruction is English and the university is located in a country whose official language is English. TherecommendedscorefortheTOEFLis 100,theTOEFLcodeis 7666. The recommended score for the IELTS is 7 (each test is valid for only two years from the exam date). Interviews:All Internationalapplicantsarerequiredtoparticipate in an admission interview for the program they are applying to. We reserve the right to evaluate an applicants English based on the admission interview and an ESL test prior to the start of classes.Language enrichment classes may be added to strengthen a students Fordham curriculum.Academic Credentials Verification: All international applicants are required to submit official transcripts AND a third-party evaluation of their academic transcripts.We accept evaluations from any NACES recommended provider www.naces.org/ ADMISSIONS PHILOSOPHY Fordham is committed to creating a diverse, intellectually motivated and dynamic community that is well-suited for professional leadership in an ever-changing global economy. Ouradmissions philosophy atGabelli is basedon curapersonalis aJesuitprinciple basedonadeeprespect for each individual and their potential. Each application is carefully reviewed by the Admissions Committee looking at the fair balance of an applicants academic and career potential. Key areas of consideration are academic performance and potential, managerial and leadership promise, and overall professional goals and aspirations. ACADEMIC ERFORMANCE The Admissions Committee considers the rigor of all academic institutions attended and overall academic performance (GPA). Below is the academic profile of the Fall 2014 class:MBA Program All Programs Average GMAT 602652 Average GPA 3.2 3.33 MANAGERIAL POTENTIAL Recommendationsincombinationwiththepersonalessay(s)and rsum/CV provide the Admissions Committee an opportunity to gain insight of a candidates leadership experience and promise. By evaluatingastudentspromotionalhistoryandcareertransitions, theAdmissionsCommitteecanassessmanagementpotentialand how it fits with both a students personal progression and professional aspirations. The MBA holds as a pre-requisite, a minimum work experience range of two full-time years, post-graduation from the institution an applicant attended. Please note that the following data includes the MBA and all MS Programs.Most MS Programs do not require professional work experience prior to application. Total for All Degree Programs Average Years of Experience2.3 years PROFESSIONAL GOALS & ASPIRATIONS TheAdmissionsCommitteereviewsthepersonalessaystolearn how Fordham fits into the applicants academic and professional goals. Successful candidates illustrate how Fordham will affect theirfuture careergoalsandconveyitintheiressay(s)andinan interview (when applicable). Interviews are not required of all domestic applicants; the Admissions Committee may invite a candidate to participate in an interview in order to discuss their academic and professional experience before an admissions decision is rendered. In addition, the Office of Admissions accepts individual candidate requests for an in-person interview. DIVERSITY Fordham and the Admissions Committee value creating a graduate managementbusinesscommunitythatservesasamicrocosmof the uniquediversityrepresentativeofNewYorkCity.Students from all geographies, races, religions, nationalities, academics and professional disciplinesarestrongly encouraged toapply. We are proud of our diverse student body, a snapshot of which is below: MBA ProgramAll Programs % Women43% 60% % Internationals 33% 74% Note: US Minorities (those identifying as of Hispanic, Asian, Black, American Indian, and Pacific Islander decent) are included as domestic candidates.*International students are characterized by their country of citizenship. TheFordhamBusinesscommunityisquitegeographicallydiverse, with students coming from all US regions and more than 36 countries worldwide such as: Argentina, Belgium, Brazil, Burma, China, Colombia,France, Germany, Ghana, Greece, Honduras, India,Italy,Latvia,Malaysia,Mexico,Niger,Norway,Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Swaziland, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, United Kingdom, Uzbekistan, Vietnam and Zimbabwe. Successful candidates backgrounds span a variety of sections representing a variety of professional industries, including financial services/banking,manufacturing,publishing,marketing, accounting,pharmaceuticals,publicrelations,non-profit, consulting, as well as a highly regarded companies, such as American Express, Bank of China, Citigroup, Goldman Sachs, Hearst Publications, JP Morgan Chase, KPMG, Kraft Foods, Pfizer, PricewaterHouse Coopers, Cond Nast, NBC Universal, Tiffany & Company, Time Warner, Travelers Insurance, and Unilever.