Stevens Institute of Technology

Applicants to both master's and Ph.D. programs in the School of Business are required to submit a resume or CV.

All applicants submit a Statement of Purpose that details why they have chosen to apply to this particular program at Stevens. It should be 500-1,000 words, typed in 12-point Times New Roman font. A writing sample is optional for master's applicants.

Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended, regardless of whether a degree was earned, sent directly from each institution to Stevens (electronic or sealed hard copy). Unofficial transcripts may be submitted as attachments in the application; official transcripts must be submitted before the first day of classes.

Recommendations must be completed by people who know the applicant academically and/or professionally. Personal recommendations will not be accepted.

Most graduate degree programs require two recommendations. In the online application, list the name and email address of each reference; Graduate Admissions emails them a recommendation form.

GMAT (optional; or GRE): Applicants to Master of Science programs are not required to submit GRE/GMAT scores; applicants who believe their scores demonstrate potential for success may elect to submit them. Submitted scores are considered in application review and scholarship allocation. Self-reported scores are accepted during the application; official scores (institution code 638LX12) must be submitted if admitted.

GRE (optional; or GMAT): Applicants to Master of Science programs are not required to submit GRE/GMAT scores; applicants who believe their scores demonstrate potential for success may elect to submit them. Submitted scores are considered in application review and scholarship allocation. Self-reported scores are accepted during the application; official scores (institution code 2819) must be submitted if admitted.

Duolingo English Test (minimum 110): Minimum score of 110 on DuoLingo. 120 or higher: no English Language Communication (ELC) course required; 115: ELC course in the first semester or the ECPE on arrival; 110: ELC course required in the first term. Certified results can be sent to Stevens through the applicant's Duolingo English Test account.

IELTS (minimum 6): Minimum score of 6 on IELTS. 7 or higher: no English Language Communication (ELC) course required. 6.5: an ELC course in the first semester or pass the Stevens English Communication Proficiency Exam (ECPE) on arrival (ECPE eligibility requires Speaking and Writing sub-scores of 6.5; students with those sub-scores who don't take or don't pass it complete ELC 081 or ELC 091 in the first term); 6: ELC 071 or ELC 081 in the first term. Official scores only, sent directly by the testing agency (code 2819), dated within two years of when the application is processed for review. Applications will not be reviewed until scores are submitted; updated scores are not accepted after admission.

TOEFL iBT (minimum 4): Minimum score of 4 on TOEFL iBT. Level 1 (TOEFL iBT 4.5): no English Language Communication (ELC) course required. Level 2 (TOEFL iBT 4): an ELC course in the first semester, or pass the Stevens English Communication Proficiency Exam (ECPE) on arrival; ECPE eligibility requires Speaking 4.5 and Writing 4.5 sub-scores, and students with those sub-scores who don't take or don't pass it complete ELC 081 or ELC 091 in the first term. Level 3 (TOEFL iBT 4): ELC 071 or ELC 081 in the first term. The policy lists TOEFL iBT 4 under both Level 2 and Level 3; course assignments are based on the TOEFL/IELTS sub-scores submitted. Official scores only, sent directly by the testing agency (code 2819), dated within two years of when the application is processed for review. Applications will not be reviewed until scores are submitted; updated scores are not accepted after admission.

Waiver / exemption: Exempt (no proof needed; waived by a staff member after the application is submitted): native language is English; earned or will have earned a bachelor's or master's degree from an accredited U.S. college/university before enrollment; completed or will complete at least two years of full-time graduate study at a U.S. college/university; or (international applicants) a bachelor's degree completed in the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia or New Zealand (a master's alone from these countries does not qualify). Waiver possible (then the Stevens English Communication Proficiency Exam (ECPE) is required on arrival): a bachelor's or master's degree, or two years of full-time graduate study, at a college/university outside the U.S. that uses English as the language of instruction; or the first two years of a bachelor's abroad and the final two years at an accredited U.S. college/university. Upload an official document from the institution stating English was the language of instruction through the applicant status page as 'TOEFL/IELTS Waiver Request'.

Not listed: the English Language Proficiency Policy gives minimum scores only for TOEFL iBT, IELTS and DuoLingo ('students must score at least 4 on TOEFL iBT, 6 on IELTS, or 110 on DuoLingo'). PTE is not on the list.