E. Philip Saunders College of Business
Admissions
Admission to RIT's graduate business programs is granted to qualified applicants who show high potential for success. RIT's vision is to educate students to achieve personal and professional success over their lifetimes. In evaluating an application, the graduate admissions committee pays careful attention to each individual's undergraduate academic record, GMAT score, TOEFL score (International students only), resume and personal statement.
Applications are accepted year round and can be completed online.
If you have any questions please call us at (585) 475-7939 or send us an email.
Graduate Programs and MBA Scholarships
Scholarships and assistantships are awarded based on merit for the Saunders College of Business graduate programs. Awards are determined at the time of acceptance.
A scholarship is a financial award given to a student and is posted directly towards their tuition bill. Most Saunders College of Business scholarships are for a maximum of 6 full time quarters.
An assistantship is an award that allows the student an opportunity to work with a faculty or a professional staff member. During the quarter, the student would work with them on projects, research, benchmarking, and various other tasks. Students receive a paycheck for the hours worked as a Graduate Assistant.
Factors that are weighed in determining award amounts are:
- The applicant’s undergraduate institution and GPA
- The applicant’s GMAT score
- The applicant’s work experience
Awards typically are for full time students only and range from 25% - 70% of total tuition.
International students are eligible for merit awards and are encouraged to apply.
Graduate Merit Awards
Applicants must have a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.70. Applicants must have earned a minimum of 12 and a maximum of 64 credit hours from the Rochester Institute of Technology.
· Awardees must be enrolled in a Saunders College of Business graduate program during the 2007-2008 academic year.
· PREP students are not eligible for Saunders College merit scholarship awards.
· Executive MBA students are not eligible for Saunders College merit scholarship awards.
· Bridge students are not eligible for Saunders College merit scholarship awards.
Graduate Financial Aid Options
Federal and state loan programs, in addition to several alternative loan programs are also available. Contact our Office of Financial Aid.
If you have any questions please call us at (585) 475-7939 or send us an email.