Binghamton SOM

Binghamton, NY · Public · 2-year full-time (Four-Semester STEM MBA for non-business/non-AACSB grads; one-year 9- and 12-month STEM MBA options also offered)

• Program tuition: $53,400 (≈ 2 × first-year tuition, nonresident)

Deadlines

• Spring 2027 entry (recommended deadline; rolling admission): Dec. 1, 2026
• Fall 2027 entry (recommended deadline; rolling admission): March 1, 2027

Essays

Personal statement (university guidance) (Two single-spaced pages)

The personal statement is your opportunity to share your talents, experiences and goals that qualify you for acceptance to a graduate program at Binghamton University. The graduate admissions committee is seeking evidence of your qualifications and aptitude, as well as your ability to communicate clearly and professionally. What to include in your graduate personal statement: Your reasons for pursuing graduate study at Binghamton University; Your personal background; Your academic history; Your work and internship experience; Your future plans or research goals; Any additional information that may be of special interest and importance to the graduate admissions committee

Editor's notes

• Pick the right pathway before you write anything. Binghamton runs several MBA tracks, and the four-semester option is specifically for non-business graduates, non-AACSB business graduates and AACSB graduates whose degree is more than five years old. The school calls it the best fit for international applicants. Apply to the wrong track and you'll lose time.
• Get the Excel requirement done early. It's a prerequisite, not a nice-to-have, and if you can't attend a Harpur Edge session, the alternative is the Microsoft Excel Expert exam. Mention it in your application once it's done.
• Admission is rolling with limited seats, so the March 1 date is closer to a real deadline than the word recommended suggests. With no test required and no interview listed, your GPA, two letters and personal statement carry the decision. If your GPA is under the typical 3.3, the school says strong scores or significant work experience can help, so send one or the other.

Sources

1. Binghamton School of Management, Four-semester STEM MBA
2. Binghamton School of Management, MBA
3. Binghamton Graduate Admissions, Business Administration (MBA) admissions requirements
4. Binghamton Graduate Admissions, Graduate application materials
5. Binghamton Graduate Admissions, Graduate application fee waivers
6. Binghamton School of Management, International graduate students
7. Binghamton Graduate School, Cost of attendance
8. Binghamton Financial Aid, 2026-27 estimated cost of attendance
9. Binghamton Student Accounts, Fall tuition and fees
10. Binghamton School of Management, Graduate info sessions and one-on-ones