The Frank G. Zarb School of Business welcomes applications from prospective students who hold baccalaureate degrees from regionally accredited institutions or the non-U.S. equivalent. Students may apply as candidates for the Zarb full-time Co-op MBA for August admission. To promote student interaction and teamwork, students may only start the program in August. No specific undergraduate course of study is required for admission, nor is any specific course of study recommended.
Undergraduate majors represented in the Zarb MBA program include business, education, the natural sciences, the social sciences, engineering, the humanities, and nursing. In addition, many individuals with graduate degrees in areas such as medicine, law, education, and the liberal arts have earned the Zarb MBA.
Candidates are expected to demonstrate high promise of success in graduate business study. The criteria for admission include the strength of the undergraduate program of study and performance, GMAT or GRE scores, professional experiences indicating increasing levels of responsibility, leadership potential, commitment to professional education, and letters of recommendation.
Prospective candidates are invited to visit Hofstra, preferably during the fall or spring semesters, when arrangements can be made for prospective students to attend classes and to speak with other students, faculty, and administrators. Arrangements for such visits may be made by contacting:
Graduate Programs Office, Frank G. Zarb School of Business, Leo A. Guthart Hall for Innovation and Discovery, 148 Hofstra University, Hempstead, NY 11549-1340; phone: 516-463-4143; or email.
How To Apply
Applications may be obtained by contacting the Office of Graduate Programs, Zarb School of Business at Hofstra University. Additional applications may be obtained by contacting the Office of Graduate Admission at Hofstra University by phone at 1-866-GRADHOF; or via email.
All applications are considered based on their own merits and must be complete before a decision can be made. A completed application consists of:
- The Graduate Student Advisement Record (application form), including information sheet, labels, and nonrefundable fee;
- Official transcripts from all colleges attended (undergraduate and graduate);
- A personal essay or statement of professional objectives;
- A current resume;
- Two letters of recommendation; and
- Scores on the GMAT or GRE
Applications are self-managed, and the student is solely responsible for making sure that letters of recommendation, professional statements, resumes, and other documents are received by the Office of Graduate Programs, Zarb School of Business.
It is strongly suggested that the student assemble all parts of the application (including letters of recommendation but excluding GMAT scores and transcripts) in sealed envelopes, and submit the completed application package to the Office of Graduate Programs. The Frank G. Zarb School of Business has a process of rolling admissions. However, prospective students are encouraged to submit completed applications well in advance of the August start date for the program.