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Program Overview

Gain the skills needed to accelerate your career. The NYU Stern School of Business Part-time MBA program gives students a competitive edge without interrupting their career momentum. Designed for the working professional, our part-time offering allows you to continue working while taking classes. Develop cutting-edge leadership skills, honed by world-class faculty, and leverage NYU's powerful networking opportunities to connect with industry experts and business leaders.

  • Invest in your skills and your career with a world-class business education at NYU's top-ranked program. U.S. News & World Report ranks NYU's Part-time MBA #4 and Fortune ranks it #6 in Part-time MBAs.
  • Experience unparalleled flexibility like never before. Designed for the working professional, our program is built around you to fit your busy life. Whether you prefer an accelerated pace or a slower one, complete the program in as little as two years, or stretch it over six – the choice is yours.
  • Choose from four dynamic program options tailored to suit your busy life: Weeknights so you can go seamlessly from work to class, Accelerated Two-Year for those who want a faster pace, Saturday for those with busy workweek schedules looking for a part-time weekend MBA alternative, or an Online/Modular option for even greater flexibility.
  • Dive into our robust core curriculum designed to equip professionals with essential skills for success. From mastering communication strategies to navigating complex market dynamics and honing strategic thinking, our curriculum ensures you're equipped to excel in today's dynamic business environment.
  • Customize your academic journey by specializing in up to three areas from our expansive selection of almost 30 specializations and 200+ elective courses, depending on which program option you select. Our elective courses are highly relevant to current and emerging skills across different industries, giving students a strategic advantage in areas potential employers want to develop on their teams.

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Deadlines

The Part-time MBA Fall 2026 application is now open! The Spring application is typically available in May.

Fall 2026

 DeadlineInitial Notification By
1st DeadlineFebruary 15, 2026May 1, 2026
2nd DeadlineApril 1, 2026June 15, 2026
3rd DeadlineMay 15, 2026Ongoing

Spring 2027 (preliminary)

 DeadlineInitial Notification By
1st DeadlineSeptember 15, 2026TBD
2nd DeadlineOctober 15, 2026TBD
3rd DeadlineNovember 15, 2026TBD

In the majority of cases, we send notifications earlier than the dates above.

Initial notifications: 

  • Offer of admission
  • Waitlist offer
  • Denial of admission
  • (Interview – but only in rare cases)

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Contact our admissions team at sternmba@stern.nyu.edu with any questions.

Tests

NYU Stern requires one of the standardized tests listed below, unless you qualify for one of the test waivers.

  • GMAT
  • GRE
  • EA (Executive Assessment)

Test Waivers

You may qualify to waive the standardized tests if you meet the conditions of one of our test waivers.

Business Major Test Waiver

  • Have earned a four-year bachelor's degree or graduate degree from U.S. accredited college or university in the U.S.
  • Were a business major (per our approved list)
  • Graduated with a cumulative GPA of 3.20 or higher

Engineering Major Test Waiver

  • Have earned a four-year bachelor's degree or graduate degree from U.S. accredited college or university in the U.S.
  • Were an engineering major (per our approved list)
  • Graduated with a cumulative GPA of 3.20 or higher
  • Approvals needed via request form

NYU Undergraduate Test Waiver 

  • Have an undergraduate degree conferred by New York University
  • Have earned a final cumulative GPA of 3.20 or higher

U.S military and U.S. veterans Test Waiver

  • Active members of the U.S. military and U.S. veterans can waive the standardized test requirement for the Langone Part-time MBA program.

Please see here for Full waiver details and conditions.

Video: Part-time MBA vs. Full-time MBA

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Class Profile Highlights

Entering Class Profile

Enrollment Statistics
Fall 2025308
Spring 2025251

Fall 2025 Part-time MBA

Class Demographics
Female48%
Underrepresented Minority^21%
International +20%
Number of Countries Represented**31
LGBTQ+10%
US Military Veterans/Active Duty7%
Tests Considered for Admission
GMAT16%
GRE11%
EA11%
None - met test waiver requirements^^62%
Academics
GPA Average3.52
GPA 90% Range2.98 - 3.91
GMAT Average685
GMAT 80% Range652 - 734
GRE Average

162 Verbal

160 Quantitative

GRE 80% Range157 - 166 Verbal
153 - 167 Quantitative
EA RangeWhile a specific average is not available for the class, historically most admitted Part-time MBA students score between a 147 - 165 on the exam.
Work Experience
Students with Work Experience95%
90% Range - Years of Work Experience1 - 11 years

^Percentage includes U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents who identify as African American/Black, Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or Native American/Alaska Native
The percentage of US Citizen/Permanent Resident matriculants who identify as African American/Black, Hispanic, Native American/Alaskan Native, or Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander is calculated using multi-dimensional guidelines which allows for students to identify with more than one race.
+Includes Foreign National, Dual Citizen, and U.S. Permanent Resident
**Includes all countries of citizenship
^^For full details on the test waiver requirements, click here.

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Tuition and Fees

2025-2026 Tuition per credit for Part-time MBA students is $2,924 - and the Part-time MBA program is a total of 60 credits. A rough estimate of the total tuition and fees for the Part-time MBA program on a three-year schedule is approximately $180,739. There are numerous assumptions in this estimate – read the full breakdown and details on our Part-time MBA Tuition and Fees page.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Part-time MBA programs are geared toward working professionals who want to earn their Master of Business Administration without putting their career on hold. Unlike full-time MBA programs, which typically require students to leave the workforce, PT MBA programs allow students to work while earning their degrees. NYU Stern's PT MBA program offers the same world-class education as the Full-time MBA.

Deciding whether or not an MBA is the right choice for you depends on your goals and personal circumstances. For those wanting to continue to progress in their career, expand their network, and have access to the latest industry knowledge for lifelong learning, Stern's PT MBA is a worthwhile investment. Our graduates see an average salary increase of 56% after completing the program.

We offer free MBA elective courses to our alumni for life, allowing them to stay up-to-date on the latest business knowledge. Stern alumni are also eligible for two tuition-free Executive Education courses per academic year and a 50% discount on any additional Executive Education courses. In addition, we also offer career services for life, including career coaching, professional development events, job postings, networking opportunities, and more.

Please visit the NYU Stern Return on Investment page to learn more about the statistics, calculations, and assumptions.

Our program is flexible, allowing students to design their schedules and complete the program in 2-6 years depending on the program option selected. The program is 60 credits total. Students typically take 18-22 credits per year and finish the program in just over three years. View sample schedules for each PT MBA program option in the “Sample Schedule” section of our Online/Modular, Accelerated Two-Year, Weeknights, and Saturday options pages.

U.S. News & World Report ranks NYU Stern #4 in Part-time MBA and #6 in Best Business Schools.

2025-2026 Tuition per credit for PT MBA students is $2,924. The PT MBA program is a total of 60 credits. A rough estimate of the total tuition and fees for a three-year schedule is approximately $180,739. Read the Stern Part-time MBA Tuition & Fees page for a breakdown of estimated costs.

Stern Academic Affairs does not permit students to switch to a full-time program once they’re enrolled in the part-time program.

While Stern doesn’t have a GPA requirement for applications, 90% of our Fall 2025 class had a GPA between 2.98 and 3.91. Read our Part-time MBA Class Profile page for more information about our class profile and our Part-time MBA Admissions page for more information on eligibility, selection criteria, test requirements, test waivers, application deadlines, and more.

For the Part-time MBA Fall 2025 entering class, the 80% reported GMAT range was 652 - 734 and the 80% reported GRE ranges were 157 - 166 on the Verbal section and 153 - 167 on the Quantitative section. NYU Stern also accepts the Executive Assessment (EA), and historically, most admitted part-time MBA students score between 147 and 165 on the exam. Candidates wishing to waive the GMAT, GRE, or EA requirements must meet conditions for either the Undergraduate Major test waiver or the NYU test waiver. Visit our Part-time MBA Test and Waivers page for more information.

90% of our PT MBA Fall 2025 class have one to 11 years of work experience. Visit our PT MBA Class Profile page for more information.

While we don’t offer our MBA program fully online, our Online/Modular part-time MBA option is a hybrid option in which students attend live online classes and in-person classes.

Please note:

This page provides a general overview of some aspects of our program and admissions process. For full details, including requirements, restrictions, and more specific information, please access the relevant links.
 

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