Online MBA
Frequently Asked Questions
General Questions
Curriculum and Course Requirements
Fourteen (14) three-credit courses (42 credit hours) are required to complete the program. It is possible to waive and transfer up to six credits, respectively (12 total credit hours) based on prior academic work. At least 10 courses (30 credit hours) must be taken at Rutgers–Camden.
Our Online MBA program is comprised of three parts, consisting of fourteen (14) required courses: (5) Core courses, (5) Business Application courses, and (4) Electives courses. In addition, we have three Introductory Seminars: (Excel, The Story of Business (Accounting), and Managerial Economics. These are non-credit, web-based preparatory seminars to help you prepare for the MBA curriculum.
Students can transfer up to 6 credits for previous graduate work, provided the following criteria has been met:
a. The graduate school where the work was complete was AACSB accredited.
b. A grade of B or better was received.
c. Course was a minimum of 3 credits.
d. Course must be approved by the associate dean of graduate studies/programs.
Students who apply to the Online MBA or traditional MBA program can apply for a course waiver(s). Waivers may be granted for up to 6-credits (two courses). Course work must be taken at an accredited four-year college or university in the period covering last ten (10) calendar years. The 10-year time limit applies to the course and not the program and is to be applied based on when the student is starting the program.
Yes, students may concentrate their four elective courses in a specific area to earn a Certificate.
Class Schedule
Application Process
For domestic students, applications are due August 1 for Fall, January 1 for Spring, and May 1 for Summer. For international students, the deadlines are June 1 for fall and October 1 for spring.
Along with the submitted application (program code 53135 XX) and $70 application fee, we require:
- Original transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate institutions attended.
Transcripts must show the title of the degree earned and the date the degree was conferred.
- A personal statement
- At least two letters of recommendation *
- GMAT or GRE Standardized Test Scores
- Current resume
- TOEFL or IELTS (international students only)
* Note: An automatic email will be sent to your listed recommenders from the Office of Admissions (grad_help@gradadm.rutgers.edu). When requesting the letter from your recommender, please make them aware of the email from admissions and have them include the following in the letter:
- Your current position, company affiliation, telephone number, and email address (preferably official email address).
- How long and in what capacity did you know the applicant?
Information for International Applicants
Applicants with international degrees are not required to have their educational credentials evaluated by a NACES evaluating agency. Applicants should submit original or certified (notarized) copies of all post-secondary transcripts, marksheets, examination results, diplomas, and degrees. If not issued in English, a translation must be provided from a professional translation agency.
Please note that the Rutgers School of Business–Camden (RSBC) reserves the right to request an applicant to have their transcript evaluated by a NACES accredited agency. RSBC will reach out to the applicant with this request. For a list of NACES agencies, go to: http://naces.org/members.htm
If applicants already have an advanced degree from the U.S., applicants will be required to submit an official copy of the advanced degree as well as the official transcripts of their bachelor's degree.
Selected three-year bachelor’s degrees from India may be considered equivalent to a U. S. bachelor’s degree without an evaluation, if they have been earned in Division I/First Class and the awarding institution is currently accredited by India’s National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) with a letter grade of “A” or better.
All transcripts and translations should be sent to:
Rutgers University
Attn: Graduate Admissions
406 Penn Street
Camden, NJ 08102
Yes, applicants with international degrees are not required to have their educational credentials evaluated by a NACES evaluating agency. Applicants should submit original or certified (notarized) copies of all post-secondary transcripts, marksheets, examination results, diplomas, and degrees. If not issued in English, a translation must be provided from a professional translation agency.
Please note that the Rutgers School of Business–Camden (RSBC) reserves the right to request an applicant to have their transcript evaluated by a NACES accredited agency. RSBC will reach out to the applicant with this request. For a list of NACES agencies, go to: http://naces.org/members.htm
If applicants already have an advanced degree from the U.S., applicants will be required to submit an official copy of the advanced degree as well as the official transcripts of their bachelor's degree.
Selected three-year bachelor’s degrees from India may be considered equivalent to a U. S. bachelor’s degree without an evaluation, if they have been earned in Division I/First Class and the awarding institution is currently accredited by India’s National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) with a letter grade of “A” or better.
All transcripts and translations should be sent to:
Rutgers University
Attn: Graduate Admissions
406 Penn Street
Camden, NJ 08102
For students applying to Spring 2023 or later, GMAT or GRE scores are required for your graduate program application. If you would like to request a waiver, please see guidelines and form at https://business.camden.rutgers.edu/gmat-waiver/.
- GMAT score
- Undergraduate institution, GPA and major area of study
- Work experience and potential for leadership
- TOEFL scores (if schooled outside the U.S.)
- Goals for pursing the MBA degree
Deferrals are granted only for a full academic year, from one fall semester to the very next fall semester, with the exception of students leaving for military service. A deferral is official only when you are notified that the Office of Graduate and Undergraduate Admissions has granted your request.