GPA Requirements
The academic standards for graduate students at Alfred University require an overall cumulative average of 3.0 to meet graduation requirements. MBA students are permitted no more than 3 graduate credits below a grade of B. Failure to maintain these standards could result in dismissal from the program.
Admissions
Admission to the MBA program for both part and full-time students requires the following application materials:
- Official undergraduate transcripts
- Two letters of recommendation from either employers or college professors, whichever is appropriate. This is not required of AU College of Business (major or minor) graduates. Forms are available through the Office of Graduate Admissions or online for your convenience
- Personal statement of graduate educational objectives
- Resume
- Graduate Management Admissions Test. The GMAT is not required for MBA application. The GMAT may be required for applicants whose profile needs supplemental information to establish their readiness for graduate study in business
- Submit application and above items, along with the application fee (waived for current AU students or alumni), to:
Office of Graduate Admissions
Alumni Hall
1 Saxon Drive
Alfred, NY 14802
607-871-2141
4+1 MBA Program
Students who complete the Business Administration minor at Alfred University will have fulfilled the undergraduate foundation requirements for the MBA. Completion of the 4+1 undergraduate coursework does not guarantee admittance into the MBA program, as students must still apply and be accepted into the program.
Assistantships and Financial Aid
Graduate assistantships are granted annually to full-time MBA students. Most graduate assistants work 7.5 hours per week with a business faculty member or professional staff member in their area of interest, and provide for remission of a portion of graduate tuition, along with a stipend payment.
Assistantship assignments may involve supporting faculty in teaching or research, working with college administrators on data analysis, student support functions, marketing projects, or assisting in the University’s business and finance office.
Assistantships are also available through the Division of Student Experience, and may involve working with the residence life or athletics programs. These assistantship options require additional hours of service, and provide enhanced financial benefits. Athletics assistantships limit students to part-time enrollment.