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Pursue a Sy Syms undergraduate business degree in order to develop into a Torah-grounded professional who excels in the workplace and in the community.

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Get a head start on your MBA while completing your undergraduate degree at Yeshiva University. Through MBA Pathways, students can take up to four MBA courses that count toward both their bachelor’s degree and their MBA, with no additional tuition for those courses. After earning your bachelor’s degree, you can continue in the online or NYC campus MBA program if you are employed or have a job offer. Both programs are 36 credits and can be completed in as little as 24 months. 

Quick facts

• Apply: Junior year or senior year 
• Format: Evenings on campus or fully asynchronous online

Minimum eligibility requirements

• GPA: 3.8+ 

Contact Us for MBA Online

Patty Morrobel, Graduate Admissions Sy Syms School of Business
Email: patricia.morrobel@yu.edu
Tel: 646-592-6687

Contact Us for MBA NYC Campus

Linda Driver, PhD, Executive Director of Graduate Programs
Yeshiva University - Sy Syms School of Business    
Email: linda.driver@yu.edu

Get a head start on your M.S. in Finance while completing your undergraduate degree at YU. Eligible juniors and seniors can take up to four graduate finance courses (12 credits) that count toward both degrees. After earning your bachelor’s degree, you can fully matriculate into the M.S. Finance program and complete your degree.

Quick facts

• Apply: Junior year or senior year 
• Format: Evenings on campus 

Minimum eligibility requirements

• GPA: 3.7, or 3.4 with an entry interview 
• Major: Finance or a STEM-related field

Contact Us for M.S. in Finance (NYC Campus)

Linda Driver, PhD, Executive Director of Graduate Programs
Yeshiva University - Sy Syms School of Business    
Email: linda.driver@yu.edu

Get a head start on your M.S. in Management while completing your undergraduate degree at YU. Eligible students can take up to four graduate management courses that count toward both degrees, saving time and tuition. After earning your bachelor’s degree, you can continue in the fully online M.S. in Management program at the Sy Syms School of Business.

The program welcomes students from all undergraduate majors and is especially suited to those without a business background who want to develop practical management and leadership skills. 

Quick facts

• Apply: Junior or senior year 
• Format: Fully online, asynchronous courses 

Minimum eligibility requirements

• GPA: 3.5 cumulative or higher 
• Major: Any undergraduate major 

Contact Us for M.S. Management Online

Patty Morrobel, Graduate Admissions Sy Syms School of Business
Email: patricia.morrobel@yu.edu
Tel: 646-592-6687

Earn an MBA Degree With a NYC Edge

Take your next step toward leadership and lifelong success. 

Application Requirements

Each applicant to the MBA on campus or online programs must possess a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. Please submit the following materials before the designated application deadline:

• Completed online application
• $50 application fee (waivable by the university; connect with an admissions outreach 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
• A current resume or CV demonstrating a minimum of three years of professional experience preferred; Yeshiva University will holistically consider applicants with fewer
• Two professional or academic recommendations, or one professional or academic recommendation and one personal statement

Provisional Admission to Sy Syms

While we maintain high standards for admission to ensure that all students enrolled are equipped to succeed, we may be willing to offer provisional admission to prospective students who do not meet our admissions requirements in exceptional cases.

JD-MBA Overview

Professional success today requires more than just expertise in one field. It demands a diverse skill set, a comprehensive understanding of business dynamics, and legal acumen. Our comprehensive dual degree program will provide you with the knowledge, skills and legal expertise of a law degree plus the expertise in management, and marketing derived from an MBA. Equipped with this diverse skill set, our graduates emerge as versatile professionals with the legal and business leadership skills ready to succeed at the highest levels.

Program Requirements

Candidates for the joint degree program must apply to and be admitted by each school separately. Admission to one school does not guarantee admission to the other, although it may be a factor in strengthening the application.

Admission to the JD-MBA program will be open only to current Cardozo Students. Interested students can apply for the dual degree program and admission to Syms after their 1L year and at any time until the end of their 3L fall semester. Cardozo students must have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.100 to apply.

Students in their final semester or within three years of graduation, please contact Linda Driver mailto:linda.driver@yu.edu) for information on alternative pathways.

Major course requirements:  
Course requirements for the JD program will remain the same as the standard JD program. 12 credits in select JD classes will be transferable to the MBA program. To complete their JD degree, students must complete 84 credits and take the entire first-year curriculum, Professional Responsibility, and satisfy Cardozo’s core course, race and the law, writing credit, skills credits, and ALR requirements.

Minors or concentrations: 
Not Applicable

Any non-course requirements (i.e. writing credit):
Writing Credit

Length of Program/Time to Completion:
Four years (1st, 2nd, and 4th years at CSL and 3rd year at Syms)

Learn more and apply at https://cardozo.yu.edu/academics-and-clinics/our-degree-programs/jd-mba-program 

Joint Semikha + MBA Program

10 Courses  I  On-Campus in New York City  I  Full-Time (15 Months)

We seek intellectually curious candidates who demonstrate the ability and interest to master advanced concepts in Finance while deepening their understanding of data science and coding. While an undergraduate degree in finance or experience in the financial industry is a plus, it is not required.

Applicants must possess an undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university with a minimum GPA of 3.4 and have at least one semester of statistics and at least one semester of mathematics*. Undergraduate majors in quantitative fields preferred.

Watch our M.S. in Finance Pathways Presentation

Learn more and apply at www.yu.edu/finance-ms 

*Applicants who do not meet these specific requirements may be granted conditional admission. In such cases, students must successfully complete designated online preparatory courses in statistics and mathematics, as assigned by the program, prior to the start of the first semester

The Management Degree to Accelerate Your Career Growth

30 Credits | Fully Online | Multiple Focus Tracks

The Master of Science in Management (MSM) at Yeshiva University is a 30-credit online graduate program designed for early-career professionals seeking to build strong foundations in management, leadership, and business strategy. The program combines managerial fundamentals, leadership development, and applied analytics to prepare graduates for management and leadership roles across industries in today’s dynamic, data-driven organizations.

Application Requirements

Each applicant to the Master's in Management program must possess a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. Please submit the following materials before the designated application deadline:

• Completed online application
• $50 application fee (waivable by the university; connect with an admissions outreach 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
• A current resume or CV
• Two professional or academic recommendations, or one professional or academic recommendation and one personal statement

Provisional Admission to Sy Syms

While we maintain high standards for admission to ensure that all students enrolled are equipped to succeed, we may be willing to offer provisional admission to prospective students who do not meet our admissions requirements in exceptional cases.