City University of New York—Baruch College Zicklin School of Business

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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
The Zicklin School of Business at Baruch College "gives you the biggest bang for your buck in New York City when it comes to business schools," students at this renowned public school report. If you're trying to enter the "New York network at a fraction of the price of NYU or Columbia," Baruch is a solid choice. And like other city schools in the Big Apple, Baruch attracts an "extremely culturally diverse" student body that's just right for networking around the world. "For someone like me who wants to expand his business globally, there couldn't have been a better place," one student explains. Baruch offers a full-time honors MBA that operates as "a separate program within the business school." Honors students brag that "The school administration puts the fulltime honors MBA program at the top of [its] priority list. We are able to take priority when registering for classes and our registration is taken care of by the Director of Student Affairs." Class sizes are relatively small, which "enables students to learn in a close-knit, intimate environment amid the hustle and bustle of New York City." The school offers two part-time options: the Accelerated Part-Time MBA, which is cohortbased, and the Flex-Time MBA, a more traditional part time program. Overall, full-time students are more enthusiastic about the Baruch MBA experience than their part-time peers. All typically find the program worthwhile, but part-timers are much more likely to complain that "It is difficult to get things accomplished or figure out who is the correct person to help resolve an issue." Part-time students are also much more likely to report scheduling and enrollment difficulties. Professors throughout the program tend to be "very knowledgeable and have relevant experience in the industry because more are adjunct professors, which are better because they share their relevant work experience with us." Some instructors, however, "do not teach in a way that stimulates interest in the material," making it "difficult to do well on exams or projects." Students note that the program is strongest in accounting and finance.

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
Baruch "is a typical urban university in the heart of New York City," meaning that "The campus is the environment that exists within the main classroom building, a massive 14- floor facility. Although the environment is unconventional, it seems to suit its students well." New York City "becomes a larger part of our campus life," as students encounter Manhattan's upscale Gramercy Park neighborhood the moment they leave the b-school building. There's no ivory tower protecting Baruch students. While "there aren't too many areas allocated to relaxation and/or personal time" in the b-school building, who needs them when are so "many restaurants and bars located in the area"? The MBA program hosts "tons of clubs," which students say "helps us network with students from different business schools as well as professionals around the city." Part-time students may be too busy to take advantage of these, especially those in the accelerated program, who tell us that "It's like going to school full time and working full time…. A very intense program, but you form a very [close] relationship with the peers in your cohort." Full-time students' days are also "packed between classes," with "club meetings, informational seminars, and inter-university competitions." Baruch attracts an "extremely racially and ethnically diverse" student body "with a heavy emphasis on quantitative skills."

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. Students tell us that there are "lots of events to attend and opportunities to network." Among graduating members of the 2009 Full-Time Honors MBA program, half found jobs in finance and accounting (mean starting salary: $64,875) and one in five found marketing positions (mean starting salary: $71,250). The financial services industry claimed two-thirds of the class. The vast majorityâ€"nearly 85 percent, more preciselyâ€" remained in the northeast after graduation.

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