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Starting in Fall 2024, the YU MBA Pathways program allows undergraduate students to receive an offer of admission today — that is, deferred by one year until they gain the required work experience.

If admitted, with a refundable deposit, you will be able to freeze your tuition at the current rate for up to one year. For example, Spring 2024 graduates could begin their MBA studies in Fall 2025 while paying the Spring 2024 tuition rates. 

Please review the eligibility requirements below and make an appointment with Francesca Chaba, your Admissions Outreach Advisor, for next steps. 

Eligibility Requirements 

• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5 and the following requirements: 
• Completed online application. 
• $50 application fee (waivable by the university; connect with an Admissions Advisor for more information). 
• Official undergraduate and/or graduate transcripts from any colleges or universities you have attended. Unofficial transcripts can be submitted via the online application to start the review process. If you are admitted, official transcripts provided from past academic institutions must be submitted prior to registration. 
• Two professional or academic recommendations, or one professional or academic recommendation and one personal statement 

Dual Degree Program: Accounting 

Before applying to a Pathways program, contact the Pathways Coordinator at pathways@yu.edu to express your interest and learn more about program requirements, coursework, and the application process. The Pathways Coordinator will also connect you with the graduate program director. Once you are ready to apply, follow the directions below.

Application Link: www.yu.edu/graduate/apply 

NOTE: If you are a YU undergraduate, you already have an account. Try the “Forgot your password?” button to access that account. You can also create a new account. If you create a new account and your email address is already in our system, then you’ll be brought to a screen with two options: 

1. You can click “I signed up previously. Please let me sign into my account.” This brings you back to the home screen, where you can click “Forgot your password?” and reset your password. 
2. Or you can click “I have never signed up here before, please create a new account.” This will let you create a new account.     

Application Instructions:  

For those logging into an existing account:  

1. Log into your account.  
2. From the My Account page, click “Start a New Application.” You may see applications from previous years. You can ignore them. 
3. Click “Start an Application.” 
4. Under “Academic College,” choose the YU grad school to which you are applying (Sy Syms School of Business). 
5. A box will appear to choose your “Academic Program.” For YU undergraduates applying to the dual degree program, choose Accounting (BS/MS) – Pathways.
6. Select your term and click “Submit” to begin your application. 

For those creating a new account:  

1. Create your new account and login. 

2. Once you login, you’ll be prompted to choose your Academic College, which is the YU grad school to which you are applying (Sy Syms School of Business). 

3. A box will appear to choose your “Academic Program.” For YU undergraduates applying to the dual degree program, choose Accounting (BS/MS) – Pathways.

4. Select your term and click “Submit” to begin your application. 

Earn an Online MBA Degree With an NYC Edge

Program Details

• 42 credits
• 15-16 courses
• 9 core courses, 5-6 electives
• Optional residency in New York or Israel or culminating Innovation Lab capstone experience
• Three 14-week terms per year
• All courses are 7 weeks in length except the capstone, which is 14 weeks in length

• The flexibility to complete in as little as 24 months
• Three opportunities to start per year
• Spring 2023 Application Deadlines:
  • Priority Application Deadline: October 25, 2022
  • Final Application Deadline: January 10, 2023
  • Spring 2023 Term Start: January 17, 2023

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