Note: In addition to the general prerequisites for admission to the Penn State Fox Graduate School, the following is required by this degree program:

RequirementsMore Information
GPAAn undergraduate cumulative grade-point average of 3.0 or better on a 4.0 scale.
EducationApplicants should have undergraduate degrees in engineering or technology from an accredited university and are expected to have completed undergraduate course work in calculus and economics.
Supporting Materials
  • Three (3) letters of reference, especially those from faculty who can evaluate academic potential.
  • Test scores: Either the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) scores or the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores are required.
    If you indicate on your application that you are interested in an assistantship, then GRE test scores are required.
  • A personal statement of technical interest, goals, and experiences.

Admission into this program will be granted only to candidates who demonstrate high potential for success in graduate studies. Students demonstrating high potential but failing to meet the minimum GMAT score requirements may be considered on the basis of professional accomplishments and other criteria that may predict success in the program.

Application Deadline

This program has rolling admission, that is, no specific deadline. Students are accepted to begin in Fall or Spring terms; summer admission is not offered for this program. Note that it may take 4-6 weeks to receive transcripts and process an application.

If you want to be considered for a graduate assistantship (and marked "yes" on your application), applications must be received by January 15. Assistantships are generally awarded for the full academic year (Fall and Spring). Spring applicants may be considered for half of the academic year as funding permits. No additional steps are required for consideration.