Enrollment: 1,662
Average GMAT: 583.00
GMAT Range (25-75%): 540-620
Average Undergrad GPA: 3.20
Regular Application Deadline: 04/30
Rolling Admission: Yes
School Type: Public
Average Age: 28.00
Average Work Experience (months): 65
Student Faculty Ratio: 35:1

Part Time Program: Yes
Evening Program: Yes
Executive MBA Program Offered: Yes
Total Faculty: 191

Average Starting Salary: $71,299.00
Hired Consulting: 4%
Hired Finance: 65%
Hired Marketing: 26%

Out-of-State Tuition: $18,240.00
In-State Tuition: $9,400.00
Financial Aid Deadline: 04/30
Students Receiving Some Aid: 80%
Average Annual Total Financial Aid: $9,200.00

School Says - General Information
The Zicklin School of Business is the largest collegiate school of business in the nation and the only CUNY unit that offers business programs accredited by the AACSB International - The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. The Zicklin School offers degree programs leading to the BBA, MBA, Executive MBA, MS, Executive MS in Finance, and the Baruch/Mt. Sinai MBA in Health Care Administration, which is accredited by the CAHME (Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education). Among its exciting new initiatives are the Zicklin Full-Time MBA program, which enrolls a select group of candidates whose credentials and average GMAT scores of 647 place them among the top students in the nation. Its combined, five-year undergraduate/MS degree program in accountancy meets the latest education requirements for the CPA exam. The Zicklin School houses the City University's PhD in business and offers a joint degree program leading to the JD/MBA degrees in conjunction with both Brooklyn Law School and The New York Law School.

Zicklin undergraduate programs prepare students for careers in all phases of business. These programs are designed to provide students with the specialized knowledge they need for entry into the work force along with the analytical and communication skills essential for a successful career. One half of the credits required for the BBA degree are in the arts, sciences and general education providing graduates with a solid and broad educational foundation. Furthermore, the curriculum exposes students to ethical values that encourage participation in community affairs, and to an awareness of the relationship between business and the legal, political, and social settings in which it functions.

The Zicklin MBA features a core curriculum that spans all the major business areas and a specialization that permits students to explore a specific area in greater depth.

Zicklin's MS degree programs offer in-depth study in a range of areas. Unlike the broader MBA curriculum, students are often not required to do coursework in disciplines included in the MBA core. The MS is a more focused degree and usually requires fewer courses.

School Says - Student Body
Baruch's reputation for excellence extends to all parts of the world, attracting students from New York, neighboring states, and abroad. The diverse group of men and women doing graduate work at Baruch hold undergraduate degrees from more than 200 colleges and universities.

The average graduate student is 29 years old, with an average of at least two years of full-time work experience. Many MBA students at Baruch have undergraduate degrees in business, but the majority have majored in the liberal arts, the sciences, or engineering. Professional experience varies widely. Over forty percent of the students are women, while members of minority groups represent almost 30 percent of the student body. International students make up close to 50 percent of the full-time MBA student population.

School Says - Academics
Besides the BBA degree, Zicklin offers the MBA degree in three different formats - the Full-Time Honors MBA, a highly selective full-time, primarily daytime program designed to challenge students to reach their fullest potential both intellectually and professionally; the Accelerated Part-Time format for those who wish to complete their degree in 28 months; and the Flex-Time format for full- or part-time students who need a wider range of options in scheduling their graduate study.

The Zicklin School also offers Master of Science programs, an Executive MBA, and Executive MS programs in finance and industrial and labor relations.

School Says - Admissions
Applicants must submit application forms, an essay, a resume, official transcripts from every college or university attended, two letters of recommendation, a nonrefundable application fee, and current GMAT scores. International students whose native language is not English must take the TOEFL/TWE. Application deadlines for fall admission: June 30 for Health Care MBA students, May 31 for domestic Flex-Time students, and April 30 for all other applicants. For spring, the deadline is October 31 for all Flex-Time students. Only the Flex-Time programs offer spring admission. Application materials can be obtained from our web site at http://zicklin.baruch.cuny.edu/admissions/grad/apply. For more information regarding admissions contact us at http://zicklin.baruch.cuny.edu/admissions/grad or http://zicklin.baruch.cuny.edu/programs/exec/

School Says - Campus Life
Baruch's 17-floor academic complex is home of the Zicklin School. The award-winning design encloses modern, multimedia-equipped classrooms; two large production-level theaters; a fitness center with a gym and a swimming pool; a television studio; and an enhanced Center for Student Life. Baruch's Information and Technology Building houses the award winning William and Anita Newman Library, the Baruch Computing and Technology Center, and the Subotnick Financial Services Center/Bert W. and Sandra Wasserman Trading Floor.

Students Say - Academics
"Baruch is the third-ranked MBA program in New York City, but the tuition is only one-third of NYU or Columbia," students at Baruch's Zicklin School of Business say, spurring many to compare a Zicklin MBA to a value stock and to describe it as "a hidden gem among MBA programs." Accounting and finance are Zicklin's strongest areas; the New York location and the presence of an on-campus simulated trading floor mean finance is also a plus discipline.
Full-time MBA students at Zicklin who participate in an honors program "have a small cohort group within a huge university (Baruch College) and an even larger university system (CUNY), so we get the best of both worlds." Perks include "personalized assistance from full-time honors staff, priority registration for classes, private study areas, numerous career panels and opportunities to meet with executives on campus, and the best professors on campus. Top that, Columbia!" Part-time students may choose between the cohort-based Accelerated Part-Time MBA program, which delivers a degree in just more than 2 years, and the Flex-Time MBA program, a more traditional part-time program in which students schedule evening classes around their typically heavy work schedules.
No matter what program students pursue, they discover that "Zicklin really leverages its New York City location well. We get some great speakers on campus and organize 'treks' to companies." The faculty draws from the city's high-powered business community; one student reports, "Some of the professors are great, and they have real-world experience, e.g., a trader is currently teaching a finance class, and even though his assignments are very long (I've already put [in] 30-plus hours on this project) I am learning a lot." Another adds, "I respect the fact that many professors are current or former executives in their respective fields. This lends an air of authenticity to the lessons and allows you to learn real-life applications, not just about what's written in a textbook." Finally, students appreciate how "Baruch is working hard to promote this school in New York City and on a more national level. This is important because it will draw more companies to recruit here and will continue to attract high-quality students. Baruch is increasing its efforts to get more alumni involved with the school and works hard to increase its presence within the business community in New York."

Students Say - Admissions
All applicants to Zicklin MBA and MS programs must have an accredited bachelor's degree or its international equivalent (official transcripts for all postsecondary academic work required) and must submit an official score report for the GMAT. Students whose first language is not English and who have not graduated from a U.S. undergraduate or graduate school must also submit an official score report for the TOEFL/TWE. Applications must also include a complete application form (hard copy or online), a current resume, two letters of recommendation (at least one should be from a current employer), and an essay describing career goals and explaining why a master's degree in business is important in achieving those goals. In addition to the above, international applicants must also submit translated copies of all transcripts and letters of recommendation; in some cases, applicants may be required to have transcripts evaluated by an independent evaluating agency such as World Educational Services. International applicants must also obtain an F-1 or J-1 visa and must submit a Declaration and Certification of Finances and an Affidavit of Support.

Students Say - Campus Life
Full-time MBAs report a deluxe graduate school experience at Baruch, telling us that "each day is packed with a wide variety of panels, speakers, and other club activities. There are numerous corporate-sponsored competitions in a variety of fields. . . . The area for the graduate students is nice, with all necessary technology and space to study." Baruch has "fantastic gym and swimming pool facilities, and the campus is very compact, and everything is reachable within minutes." Part-time students are less involved with campus life, but not completely shut out. One student writes, "Baruch has some events tailored specifically for grad students, such as the GSA Social, an event where students can meet each other, hang out, and enjoy great food from this Italian restaurant. It's definitely worth going [to], even if only for 1 hour after class."
Students note that "technology, in terms of classroom facilities, is great, especially the simulated trading floor and other career development centers," but warn that "when it comes to administrative duties, the technology is not very integrated. We have some portals that are school specific and others for the statewide requirements. At the beginning of school it was difficult to handle all of the different user names and passwords to the different sites."
Like the population of its hometown, Zicklin's student body "is diverse and rich in experiences, be it travel, life or work experience. It really makes your classmates interesting." Zicklin has "a lot of international students. There are more than 70 different countries represented at Baruch."

Students Say - Careers
Zicklin's Graduate Career Management Center offers business graduate students a broad range of online career development and job search tools, including self assessments and a variety of job boards. The office also schedules regular corporate presentation and information sessions and alumni events and holds regular career management workshops. Employers who most frequently hire Zicklin graduates include: Citigroup, Colgate-Palmolive, Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu, Goldman Sachs, KPMG International, Ernst &Young, and PricewaterhouseCoopers.

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