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Instructions for Domestic and International Applicants
Incomplete files will not be reviewed. It is expected that early applications will be complete within 30 days of original online submission but all applications should be complete by the deadline date.
Deadline for Fall 2010 admission is January 15, 2010
Fall 2010 applications will open by mid-September.
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The following must be submitted in electronic format:
Documents which must be submitted in hard copy:
From Testing Agencies:
Submit all paper-based materials to:
Graduate Programs Office
School of Management
203 Alfiero Center
University at Buffalo
Buffalo, New York, 14260-4000
The following items are necessary to complete this application:
A. Application Fee
A non-refundable fee of $50 is required for applications submitted via the online application process. You must submit your application fee electronically via the University at Buffalo E-Payment system, which is at the end of the electronic application.
B. Transcripts
An official transcript from every post-secondary institution attended must be submitted. Please ask all colleges and universities you have attended to send official transcripts. All transcripts must be in English. PhD degrees cannot be conferred unless transcripts are on file from every school attended. Applicants who are currently enrolled in graduate or undergraduate courses must submit transcripts from the most recent semester completed. For example, students applying for fall admission must submit transcripts for course work taken the previous fall semester.
Applicants who attended or graduated from the University at Buffalo must request transcripts from the Student Response Center, provided at no cost. The School of Management will not request transcripts. See: http://src.buffalo.edu/record/index.shtml
C. Letters of Recommendation
As part of the online application process you will be asked to supply the e-mail addresses of two recommenders. Your recommenders will be sent an e-mail message asking them to submit an online statement of recommendation and to rate you on ten relevant factors on the university application site. You will be notified by automated e-mail when your recommenders have completed the process. The best recommenders are those who can comment on your academic qualifications; former professors are most desirable. If possible they should be from faculty in the field in which you wish to concentrate.
D. Calculus requirement
A calculus prerequisite is a requirement for the PhD program. The requirement is:
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A two semester introductory calculus sequence covering topics in differential calculus, integral calculus, simple differential equations and basic matrix algebra is required. (Example: Math 141 and 142 at University at Buffalo)
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If the calculus information is not clearly evident on your transcripts please forward an explanatory note to your recruiter.
E. Sample of Writing
We are looking for evidence of your ability to reason coherently and to express yourself clearly. The sample presented must be in ENGLISH, should not be co-authored and should not be more than approximately five pages in length. A term paper or research project is ideal.
The writing sample must be submitted as a Word document attachment - be sure to include your full name identical to that used on the application site and indicate that the document is your writing sample.
F. Statement of Purpose
Your statement is not the same as the sample of writing. It should include your reasons for pursuing a doctoral degree.
The statement of purpose must be submitted as a Word document attachment - be sure to include your full name identical to that used on the application site and indicate that the document is your statement of purpose.
G. Résumé
Submit a résumé showing relevant education and work experience. Please include telephone and e-mail contact information for the two most recent workplaces shown on your résumé.
The résumé must be submitted as a Word document attachment - be sure to include your full name identical to that used on the application site.
Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) or Graduate Record Examination (GRE)
All applicants to the School of Management are required to take the GMAT or the GRE and have the results reported to this university. The GMAT/GRE is an aptitude test designed to measure capabilities important to the study of management at the graduate level. For further information regarding the GMAT test, dates and places of administration, please see the MBA Web site. The School of Management (school code is K6RQX02 for the GMAT, 002925 for the GRE) should be designated for score reporting. We will access your scores electronically. There is no formal cut-off. Most successful applicants have GMAT scores in the 75th percentile or better. Means for the past two years have been in the mid-to-upper 600 range.
The GRE is also accepted for PhD applications.
Additional Information for International Applicants
Eligibility for Graduate Admissions
International applicants must have completed an academic program equivalent to a U.S. bachelor’s degree prior to enrolling. Students may apply during the final year of such a degree program but must furnish proof of graduation before the end of the first semester of enrollment.
English Language Proficiency
1) TOEFL
All applicants who are not native speakers of English, including those who are transferring from or who have completed degree programs at other U.S. colleges or universities, must prove their English language proficiency by taking the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) and having their score reported directly to this university. TOEFL score reports must be dated within two years of enrollment in this university. Further information about the TOEFL may be obtained from the U.S. Embassy or U.S. Information Service in your country or by writing the Educational Testing Service, P.O. Box 6151, Princeton, New Jersey 08540-6151, U.S.A. Also see: TOEFL. The school code and department code for the University at Buffalo are 2925 and 02 respectively. (Important — No Certificate of Eligibility will be issued until a satisfactory TOEFL score has been submitted.) The school generally requires a paper-based TOEFL score of at least 570 or 230 on the CAT TOEFL for admission. The IBT TOEFL is also accepted, with a preferred score of 100 or better and no section lower than 20. If your English skills are not strong, you may wish to consider the English Language Institute (ELI) at this university prior to applying. ELI offers intensive English language courses during the summer (6- and 12-week sessions), fall and spring semesters. Information and application forms for ELI may be obtained by contacting ELI, 320 Baldy Hall, North Campus, State University of New York at Buffalo, Buffalo, New York 14260, or at the English Language Institute.
2) Spoken Proficiency of English Assessment Kit (SPEAK)
In addition to the required Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) and the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), the School of Management requires that all entering international students take the SPEAK test prior to beginning the program. The SPEAK test is a standardized test developed by the Educational Testing Service as a means of evaluating speaking and listening skills. If a student tests below the acceptable score as determined by the admissions committee, he or she will be required to register for ESL 411 (English as a Second Language) during the first semester and in subsequent semesters until a minimum test score of 50 is attained. In order to teach, a student must achieve at least a 55 on the SPEAK test. English as a second language course work must be continued until a SPEAK test of 55 is achieved.
See: The TOEFL Test
3) Financial Documentation
All international applicants must document their ability to meet all educational and personal expenses for the entire period of intended study (a minimum of four years) before this university can issue an I-20 or IAP-66. It is essential that you read the International Applicant Financial Form carefully. Complete and return the hardcopy form along with official supporting documentation as outlined in the instructions. Photocopies will not be accepted. No certificate of eligibility will be issued without satisfactory financial documentation. Financial documentation is required for visa issuance only but we recommend that you submit it with your application to avoid potential delays in the issuance of your I-20.
Application Dates
Completed applications and all credentials must be received in the School of Management by the following dates to be considered for admission. All applicants are urged to submit application materials, with the exception of your GMAT or GRE test score, well in advance of the deadline dates. This provides time to correct any discrepancies in the application or to secure additional documentation if needed.
Fall Semester Deadline:
Spring Semester Deadline:
Only international students who are currently residing in the U.S. may be considered for the spring semester. Admission for spring is exceptional due to course sequencing. Please consult faculty to determine feasibility.
*Financial Assistance - A limited number of teaching, graduate, or research assistantships are awarded to newly admitted PhD students. The assistantships include a stipend and a tuition scholarship. In return for this study grant, the assistant will be required to teach, assist with research or perform other duties as assigned by the department.
If you are accepted without aid, and wish to accept the offer, sufficient financial documentation will be required. These materials must be received immediately to avoid delays in processing your I-20.
The Personal Privacy Protection Law requires this notice to be provided when collecting personal information from individuals: The information on this admissions application will be used by the School of Management at the University at Buffalo to evaluate your request for admission. Failure to provide the requested information could prevent your application from being processed. The authority to request this information is found in section 355 (2) (I) of the Education Law.
This application will be maintained in the Graduate Programs Office. The official responsible for the maintenance of this information is the assistant dean, 203 Alfiero Center, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY 14260-4000.
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